Occupancy of urban roosts by spectacled flyingâfoxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) is not affected by diurnal microclimate
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DOI: 10.1111/aec.13487
Abstract: One of the most significant changes to Earth's climate in recent decades has been an increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves. During heatwaves, animal's thermal window can be exceeded, and in extreme… read more here.
Keywords: flying foxes; urban roosts; pteropus conspicillatus; long term ... See more keywords
Seasonal shedding of coronavirus by straw-colored fruit bats at urban roosts in Africa
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274490
Abstract: The straw-colored fruit bat (Eidolon helvum) is a pteropodid whose conservation is crucial for maintaining functional connectivity of plant populations in tropical Africa. Land conversion has pushed this species to adapt to roosting in urban… read more here.
Keywords: urban roosts; coronavirus; seasonal shedding; colored fruit ... See more keywords