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Urban Bats: Biology, Ecology, and Human Dimensions

by Moretto, L.; Fenton, B.; Patriquin, K.J.; Coleman, J.; Korine, C.; Davy, C. (Eds)

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  • Catalogue No : 57371
  • ISBN : 9783031131752
  • Published : 2024
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Pages : x 190
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  • Catalogue No : 51000
  • ISBN : 9783031131721
  • Published : NOV 2022
  • Cover : Hardback
  • Pages : viii, 311

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The Anthropocene is the 'age of human influence', an epoch well known for its urban impact. More than half of all people already live in cities, and this proportion is expected to rise to almost 70 percent by 2050. Like other species in urban areas, bats must contend with the pressures of profound and irreversible land cover change and overcome certain unique challenges, such as the high density of roads, lights, glass, and free-ranging domestic animals. Research on urban bats in recent decades indicates that when it comes to urban life, some bats are synanthropes. In other words, although most species of bats are negatively impacted by urbanisation, many appear to not only succeed, but also thrive in cities and towns. This observation has inspired interesting questions about bats in relation to urbanisation. Which traits and behaviours equip bats for urban success? What features of urban areas increase the likelihood that bats will successfully persist there or even colonize new areas? And how does the success of urban bats affect co-habiting humans?

Our book explores the interactions between bats and urban environments through case studies and reviews. Understanding how different species interact with urban environments can reveal potential opportunities to mitigate urban threats to bats and threats posed by bats to other urban organisms, including humans. With this book, we thus aspire to provide a knowledge base to help guide current and future efforts to conserve bats.

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