Record of bats and their echolocation calls from southern Dolakha, central Nepal

Mammalia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Varsha Rai ◽  
Sanjan Thapa ◽  
Prahesh Chalise ◽  
Karan Bahadur Shah
Keyword(s):  
Mammal Species ◽  
Locality Record ◽  
Echolocation Calls ◽  
Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Cynopterus Sphinx ◽  
Acoustic Surveys ◽  
First Time ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Abstract With 52 species, bats make up almost a quarter of all the mammal species in Nepal, and yet remains the least understudied group of mammals. Owing to its diverse geography and climate, more species of bats potentially occur in the country, and acoustic surveys could improve the knowledge of their ecology. So, a study was conducted in Sailung and Melung Rural Municipalities of Dolakha district of Nepal, with the objectives of assessing bat species richness and preparing digital records of their echolocation calls. Using mist-netting and roost survey during three periods in 2018 (late March, late May to early June and mid-November), 10 species of bats were recorded: Cynopterus sphinx, Lyroderma lyra, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Rhinolophus luctus, Rhinolophus pearsonii, Rhinolophus sinicus, Hipposideros armiger, Myotis formosus, Myotis sp. and Nyctalus noctula. Ten roosts (mostly caves) were located. Echolocation calls of six of these species were documented, including signals of three species described for the first time in Nepal. This study also reports the fifth record of Myotis formosus in Nepal and new locality record of the species after two decades. The echolocation calls documented hereafter may serve as a reference for species identification for non-invasive studies of bats.

scholarly journals A new distribution record of the European Free-tailed Bat Tadarida teniotis (Chiroptera: Molossidae) from the western Himalaya, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 10463
Author(s):  
Rohit Chakravarty
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Northern Africa ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Echolocation Calls ◽  
Acoustic Surveys ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distribution Record ◽  
New Distribution

The distribution of the European Free-tailed Bat Tadarida teniotis extends from southern Europe and northern Africa to Myanmar.  In India it is known only from Bihar, West Bengal and Kerala.  This study records the species for the first time in the western Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.  Echolocation calls were found to be higher in frequency and shorter in duration than reported in previous studies.  Extensive acoustic surveys are recommended to assess the distribution of this species in India.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal digeneans (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) of horseshoe and vesper bats (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae and Vespertilionidae) in Serbia

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ž. Horvat ◽  
B. Čabrilo ◽  
M. Paunović ◽  
B. Karapandža ◽  
J. Jovanović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parasite Load ◽  
Host Age ◽  
Parasite Abundance ◽  
Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Digenean Species ◽  
Host Sex ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
First Time ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Summary The qualitative and quantitative analyses of the digenean fauna of bats were conducted for the first time in Serbia. The sample comprised of 118 individuals of 12 bat species (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Myotis mystacinus, M. alcathoe, M. brandtii, M. oxygnathus, M. myotis, Hypsugo savii, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, P. nathusii, Plecotus auritus, P. austriacus and Nyctalus noctula) collected from 15 sites throughout Serbia. Six digenean species were identified: Lecithodendrium linstowi, Plagiorchis sp., Prosthodendrium longiforme, P. chilostomum, P. parvouterus and Mesotretes peregrinus. The helminths were recorded from 35 individual hosts (29.7 %). The species Lecithodendrium linstowi infected the highest percentage of hosts (19.5 %), with a mean abundance of 4.6. GLM analysis of exploratory factors showed that host species and host sex had a significant influence on parasite load, while locality and host age did not influence parasite abundance. No evidence of zoonotic species was found.

scholarly journals Raman spectroscopic detection of interleukin-10 and angiotensin converting enzyme

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuo Zhang ◽  
Frederieke A. M. van der Mee ◽  
Roel J. Erckens ◽  
Carroll A. B. Webers ◽  
Tos T. J. M. Berendschot
Keyword(s):  
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Interleukin 10 ◽  
Spectral Features ◽  
Converting Enzyme ◽  
Raman Spectroscopic ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Confocal Raman ◽  
First Time ◽  
Enzyme Characteristic

AbstractIn this report we present a confocal Raman system to identify the unique spectral features of two proteins, Interleukin-10 and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme. Characteristic Raman spectra were successfully acquired and identified for the first time to our knowledge, showing the potential of Raman spectroscopy as a non-invasive investigation tool for biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of experimental stetohepatosis using ultrasound shear wave elastography

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Shear Wave ◽  
Shear Wave Elastography ◽  
Mixed Diet ◽  
Sweetened Condensed Milk ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Condensed Milk ◽  
First Time ◽  
Diagnosis Technique

According to available literature data, NAFLD may play crucial role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and other conditions connected with insulin resistance. In order to study the essence of the NAFLD, we have created an experimental model of the steatohepatosis. The mixed diet for 8 weeks consisting of standard food (47%), sweetened condensed milk (44%), vegetable oil (8%) and vegetable starch (1%) develops non-alcoholic steatohepatosis in the animals undergoing the experiment. The morphological signs of the non-alcoholic steatohepatosis comprised as follows in the hepatocytes of the rats undergoing the experiment: presence of fine-drop fattiness (fine-drop steatosis) and accumulation of fat vacuoles shifting the nucleus towards the cell peripheral. Substantial increase in the liver pulp of the animals undergoing the experiment defined using the ultrasound shear wave elastography technique is indicative of the presence of the non-alcoholic steatohepatosis. The ultrasound shear wave elastography technique can be used as a non-invasive diagnosis marker of the non-alcoholic steatohepatosis. The said diagnosis technique has been recommended for the first time.

scholarly journals Non-volant mammals from the protected areas associated to hydroelectric projects on the eastern slope of the northern Cordillera Central, Colombia

Check List ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 2098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo Sánchez-Giraldo ◽  
Juan M. Daza
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Eastern Slope ◽  
Mammal Species ◽  
Cordillera Central ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Mammal Conservation ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Hydroelectric Projects ◽  
San Carlos ◽  
Ongoing Monitoring

The northern part of the Cordillera Central in Colombia has been recognized as a region of particular relevancy in vertebrates biodiversity. We provide a list of non-volant mammal species in Jaguas and San Carlos, two protected areas around hydroelectric projects on the eastern slope of the Cordillera Central in Antioquia. As part of an ongoing monitoring project, we obtained records from a standardized survey in 2011 and sporadic surveys in 2014–2015 (capture and non-invasive methods), and from the revision of voucher specimens. From 132 records we generated a list of 34 species, 22 species in Jaguas and 27 in San Carlos, belonging to 20 families and seven orders. We record the occurrence of four endemic and four threatened species, including the endemic and Endangered Tamarin, Saguinus leucopus, highlighting the importance of these protected areas for mammal conservation in this highly diverse region. 

scholarly journals Species diversity, distribution and status of fishes in Chitwan district and adjacent areas, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 85-101
Author(s):  
Dilip Kumar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Aquatic Systems ◽  
Adjacent Area ◽  
River Systems ◽  
Aquatic Resources ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
The People ◽  
First Time

Chitwan district is endowed with varied aquatic resources which harbor diverse fish species in central Nepal. A total of 111 fish species were collected from different sampling sites of several tributaries of Trisuli, Rapti and Narayani river systems in Chitwan district and adjacent areas from August 2011 to July 2016. These species belong to 9 orders, 27 families and 72genera. Among the orders, Cypriniformes had the highest number of species (49%) followed by Siluriformes (30%), Perciformes (12%), Synbranchiformes (3%), Osteoglossiformes (2%) while Anguiliformes, Beloniformes, Clupeiformes and Tetraodontiformes represented each by about 1%. Cyprinidae has the highest number of species (40%) among the families followed by Sisoridae (12%), Bagridae (7%), Cobitidae (5.4%), Schilbeidae (4.5%), Channidae (3.6%), Balitoridae (2.7%), Mastacembelidae (2.7%), Siluridae (2.7%), Notopteridae (1.8%), Ambassidae (1.8%), Nandidae (1.8%) and Mugilidae (1.8%). Other families accounted forabout 1% were Anguillidae, Belonidae, Clupeidae, Psilorhynchidae, Anabantidae, Gobiidae, Belontidae, Synbranchidae, Amblycipitidae, Pangasidae, Clariidae, Heteropneustidae, Chacidae and Tetraodontidae. The Botia geto was reported for the first time from Rapti river of Chitwan and adjacent area. Different fish species are naturally maintained in aquatic systems and support livelihoods of the people. Catches of major food fishes are declining due to overexploitation of resources, therefore, appropriate measures are needed at once to maintain and conserve the indigenous stock.

scholarly journals «Opus artificum universa» estudio colorimétrico de la escultura románica en mármol del Museo Arqueológico Nacional: ejemplos de Galicia y León = «Opus Artificum Universa» Colorimetric Study of the Marble Romanesque Sculpture in the Museo Arqueológico Nacional: Examples from Galicia and León

2018 ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Sergio Vidal Álvarez ◽  
Marie-Claire Savin ◽  
Carole Biron
Keyword(s):  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Santiago De Compostela ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Colorimetric Study ◽  
Visible Reflectance ◽  
First Time

El presente estudio da a conocer los resultados de los análisisno invasivosde colorimetría y espectroscopía de reflectancia visible llevados a cabo por primera vez sobre cinco ejemplos de escultura románica en mármol del Museo Arqueológico Nacional (Madrid) de procedencia gallega y leonesa. En concreto se han analizado dos columnas de San Paio de Antealtares (Santiago de Compostela), un parteluz de Vigo, y dos ejemplos procedentes del monasterio de San Benito de Sahagún (León).The present study reveals the results of the non-invasive analysis of colorimetry and visible reflectance spectroscopy, carried out for the first time to five examples of Spanish Romanesque marble sculpture from the National Archaeological Museum (Madrid, Spain) of Galician and Leonese origin. Specifically, two columns of San Paio de Antealtares (Santiago de Compostela), a mullion from Vigo, and two examples from the monastery of San Benito de Sahagún (León) have been analyzed.

Bats are still not birds in the digital era: echolocation call variation and why it matters for bat species identification

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo Russo ◽  
Leonardo Ancillotto ◽  
Gareth Jones
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Significance ◽  
Bird Songs ◽  
Echolocation Call ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Echolocation Calls ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Call Classification ◽  
Acoustic Surveys ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
And Control

The recording and analysis of echolocation calls are fundamental methods used to study bat distribution, ecology, and behavior. However, the goal of identifying bats in flight from their echolocation calls is not always possible. Unlike bird songs, bat calls show large variation that often makes identification challenging. The problem has not been fully overcome by modern digital-based hardware and software for bat call recording and analysis. Besides providing fundamental insights into bat physiology, ecology, and behavior, a better understanding of call variation is therefore crucial to best recognize limits and perspectives of call classification. We provide a comprehensive overview of sources of interspecific and intraspecific echolocation call variations, illustrating its adaptive significance and highlighting gaps in knowledge. We remark that further research is needed to better comprehend call variation and control for it more effectively in sound analysis. Despite the state-of-art technology in this field, combining acoustic surveys with capture and roost search, as well as limiting identification to species with distinctive calls, still represent the safest way of conducting bat surveys.

scholarly journals Changes in the Salivary Proteome Associated With Canine Pyometra

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Franco-Martínez ◽  
Anita Horvatić ◽  
Andrea Gelemanović ◽  
Marko Samardžija ◽  
Vladimir Mrljak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proteomic Analysis ◽  
Calcium Binding ◽  
Acute Phase Proteins ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Proinflammatory Mediators ◽  
Time Changes ◽  
Classification Tool ◽  
First Time ◽  
Saliva Composition

The present study evaluated for the first time changes in the saliva proteome in bitches with pyometra through a high-throughput quantitative proteomic analysis. The aims were to explore whether saliva composition could reflect the physiopathological changes occurring in canine pyometra and to identify potential biomarkers of the disease. Saliva samples from six healthy (H) and six bitches with pyometra (P) were analyzed using tandem mass tags–based approach. Additionally, 15 samples were used for the validation of changes in haptoglobin (Hp) concentration in saliva of dogs with pyometra. Proteomic analysis quantified 707 proteins in saliva. Comparison of the two groups revealed 16 unique proteins significantly modulated in saliva, with S100A calcium-binding protein 12 (S100A12), vimentin, and Hp the most up-regulated in canine pyometra. According to PANTHER (Protein Analysis Through Evolutionary Relationships) classification tool, these proteins are mainly related to proinflammatory mediators, acute-phase proteins, and sepsis. In conclusion, it can be stated that there are changes in various proteins in saliva in canine pyometra reflecting different physiopathological changes occurring in this disease. These proteins could be a source of potential non-invasive biomarkers for this disease that should be confirmed in future studies.

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