scholarly journals One night in San Marino

2020 ◽  
Vol 189 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-166
Author(s):  
Petr Benda ◽  
Marcel Uhrin
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Survey ◽  
Foraging Activity ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
First Time ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

During several hours of acoustic survey of bats in Borgo Maggiore, San Marino, on 30 August 2020, foraging activity of at least six bat species was recorded. Five of them (Eptesicus serotinus, Hypsugo savii, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, P. kuhlii, and Tadarida teniotis) are common and widespread across the Apennine Peninsula and are already known members of the bat fauna of San Marino. The sixth species, Nyctalus noctula, is here reported from this country for the first time and the bat fauna of San Marino increases to 18 species.

scholarly journals Distribution of bats in Northern Cyprus (Chiroptera)

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Benda ◽  
Lauren Satterfield ◽  
Salih Gücel ◽  
Ivan Horáček ◽  
Radek Lučan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
New Records ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Nyctalus Leisleri ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Southern Cyprus ◽  
Rhinolophus Euryale ◽  
First Time ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus

Abstract A complete list of bat records available from Northern Cyprus is presented, based on both limited literature and new records, resulting from a recent field survey conducted mainly in 2018. This review is complemented by distribution maps and summaries of the distributional status of particular species. From the northern part of the island of Cyprus, at least 451 records of 21 bat species are available; viz. Rousettus aegyptiacus (26 record localities), Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (19), R. hipposideros (21), R. euryale (5), R. mehelyi (1), R. blasii (12), Myotis blythii (4), M. nattereri (10), M. emarginatus (3), M. capaccinii (1), Eptesicus serotinus (5), E. anatolicus (1), Hypsugo savii (6), Pipistrellus pipistrellus (50), P. pygmaeus (9), P. kuhlii (265), Nyctalus leisleri (1), N. lasiopterus (1), Plecotus kolombatovici (3), Miniopterus schreibersii (4), and Tadarida teniotis (5). The number of records increased elevenfold and 1.5 times more bat species were found compared to the last review published in 2007. Seven bat species (Rhinolophus euryale, Myotis emarginatus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, P. pygmaeus, Nyctalus leisleri, N. lasiopterus, and Miniopterus schreibersii) are reported from Northern Cyprus for the first time; also, R. euryale is confirmed for the first time from the whole island. With the exception of Nyctalus noctula, for which doubtful records exist only from Southern Cyprus, the complete known bat fauna of the island was documented in Northern Cyprus. Moreover, three bat species, Rhinolopus mehelyi, Myotis capaccinii and Eptesicus anatolicus, were reported only from the northern part of Cyprus, although the record of M. capaccinii is considered as problematic and the occurrence of this species on the island is unlikely. For the first time, a population trend in a bat population is reported in Cyprus; smaller colonies of Rousettus aegyptiacus, even abandonment of roosts, were observed during the recent survey compared to numbers recorded in the mid-2000s.

scholarly journals Bats of the city of Banská Bystrica, Central Slovakia (Chiroptera)

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Peter Bačkor
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Urban Habitat ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Maternity Roost ◽  
The City ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Abstract Based on published findings (1900–2010), unpublished data from museum specimens (1965–1999) and data from recent field survey (2006–2013), the presence of altogether 15 bats species was recorded from the urban area of Banská Bystrica in Central Slovakia. Nyctalus noctula, Vespertilio murinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Eptesicus serotinus and Myotis daubentonii were found as common species in the area. Nyctalus noctula was a predominant species (D=67.4), followed by Vespertilio murinus (D=15.2) and Pipistrellus pipistrellus (D=9.8). The systems of concrete blocks of flats (attic ventilation holes, dilatation fissures, various systems of plumbing accessories, damages of buildings, etc.) represent the most important features of the artificial urban habitat for bats. Most frequently, the hibernation aggregations found in the buildings were formed by Nyctalus noctula, Vespertilio murinus and Pipistrellus pipistrellus, while the occurrence of Myotis myotis, M. mystacinus and M. emargiantus was only occasional. No maternity roost of bats was recorded in the city of Banská Bystrica.

scholarly journals Serological Survey of Lyssaviruses in Polish Bats in the Frame of Passive Rabies Surveillance Using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Viruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Anna Orłowska ◽  
Marcin Smreczak ◽  
Conrad Martin Freuling ◽  
Thomas Müller ◽  
Paweł Trębas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Eptesicus Fuscus ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Specific Antibodies ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Western Asia ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Background: Bats are known to host a number of nonpathogenic viruses, as well as highly pathogenic viruses causing fatal diseases like rabies. Serological surveys as part of active and passive bat rabies surveillance mainly use seroneutralization assays, demonstrating the presence of lyssavirus-specific antibodies in a variety of European bats, particularly against European bat lyssaviruses type 1 (EBLV-1). Here, we present the first serological survey in European bats of this kind during which European bats from Poland collected in the frame of passive rabies surveillance between 2012 and 2018, as well as Serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) and North American Big Brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) from previous experimental studies, were tested using a commercial ELISA kit for the detection of anti-lyssavirus antibodies. Results: Lyssavirus-specific antibodies were detected in 35 (30.4%) out of 115 Polish bats of both sexes, representing nine out of 13 identified bat species endemic mainly to Central Southern Europe and Western Asia, i.e., Eptesicus serotinus, Nyctalus noctula, Myotis daubentonii, Plecotus auritus, Vespertillo murinus,Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Pipistrellus pipilstrellus/Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Myotis brandtii, and Barbastella barbastellus. Seroprevalence was highest in bat species of Nyctalus noctula, Eptesicus serotinus, Plecotus auritus, and Myotis daubentonii. More than 60% of the ELISA seropositive bats originated from the voivodeships of Silesia, Lower-Silesian, Warmian-Mazurian, and Mazowian. Rabies-specific antibodies were also found in Eptesicus fuscus bats from North America. Conclusions: The study demonstrates the principal application of the BioPro Rabies ELISA Ab Kit for the detection of anti-lyssavirus specific antibodies in body fluids and serum samples of bats. However, results may only be reliable for North American bats, whereas interpretation of results for European bats per se is difficult because proper validation of the test is hampered by the protected status of these species.

scholarly journals Hibernation of bats in post-Soviet military objects in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Grzegorz WOJTASZYN ◽  
◽  
Wojciech STEPHAN ◽  
Tomasz RUTKOWSKI ◽  
Jarosław JAROS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Habitats Directive ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Northern Group ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Myotis Myotis ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

In the years 2004-2018, data on bats wintering in 9 sites of the Northern Group of the Soviet Army (PGWAR) stationed in the years 1945-1993 in Poland were obtained. A total of at least 11 bat species were found: greater mouse-eared bat Myotis myotis, Natterer’s bat M. nattereri, Daubenton’s bat M. daubentonii, Bechstein’s bat M. bechsteinii, whiskered/Brandt’s/Alcathoe bats M. mystacinus/brandtii/alcathoe, brown long-eared bat Plecotus auritus, grey long-eared bat P. austriacus, western barbastelle Barbastella barbastellus, serotine bat Eptesicus serotinus, common noctule Nyctalus noctula, common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus and bats determined to the genus Pipistrellus. From 6 to 449 individuals hibernated in the facilities. Noteworthy is the presence of three species from Annex II of the Habitats Directive of EU. In most of the facilities, M. myotis and B. barbastellus were found, and M. bechsteinii in Wilkocin only. Wintering sites were used by numerous bats and also by endangered species therefore those buildings should be advisable to be covered with forms of nature protection.

scholarly journals On the bat fauna of the Dnipro-Orilskiy Nature Reserve

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Galina Zadorozhna ◽  
Dmytro Ganzha
Keyword(s):  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Interesting Fact ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Wintering Range ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula ◽  
Visual Observations

Data on visual observations of bats in the territory of the Dnipro-Orilskiy Nature Reserve during 2013–2020 are given. The photos that were taken at the same time are presented. From the existing checklist of bats occurring in the reserve, four species were recorded during the mentioned period: Eptesicus serotinus (2 specimens), Pipistrellus pipistrellus (1 specimen), Nyctalus noctula (about 40 specimens), and Pipistrellus kuhlii (about 30 specimens). The most interesting fact is the finding of Nyctalus noctula in November, which is due to the tendency to expand its wintering range. The occurrence of Pipistrellus kuhlii in natural habitats was also revealed, which is uncommon for this species.

scholarly journals Diversity and Morphometry of Chiropteran Fauna in Jahangirnagar University Campus, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Anik Saha ◽  
Md Kamrul Hasan ◽  
Mohammed Mostafa Feeroz
Keyword(s):  
Body Length ◽  
The Other ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Cranial Measurements ◽  
Suitable Habitats ◽  
First Time ◽  
Flying Fox

The study was conducted to know the diversity of Chiropterans as well as their status and morphometric measurements in Jahangirnagar University campus between July, 2014 and April, 2015. Eight species of bats from three families were identified where Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and Pouch Tomb Bat (Saccolaimus saccolaimus) were recorded for the first time in Bangladesh. A total of 31bat individuals of 8 species were captured during 15 netting nights for morphological studies. Skull preparation was carried out for taking cranial measurements to identify the Pipistrelle species. No roosting colony of Pteropus gigantius was found in the study area but it visits the area only for foraging while the other species roost permanently. The old buildings in the study area provide suitable habitats for a significant number of insectivore bats. Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus gigantius) was the largest (mean head body length 23.33±1.86cm) and Least Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus tenuis) was the smallest (mean head body length 39.45±1.66 mm) species observed from the study area.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(2): 201-212, 2015

scholarly journals Features of the chromosome set of representatives of smoothnosed bats of the North Caucasus

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
R. I. Dzuyev ◽  
M. A. Khashkulova ◽  
V. N. Kanukova ◽  
E. A. Baragunova ◽  
R. K. Sabanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Role ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Main Method ◽  
The North ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
The Family ◽  
Robertsonian Rearrangements ◽  
Karyological Data ◽  
Acrocentric Chromosomes ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus

Aim. The aim of this work was to study the chromosome set of some representatives of smooth-nosed bats of the North Caucasus.Material and Methods. Various research methods were used to achieve this goal, including that of dried preparations (the main method for obtaining chromosomal preparations) and that of constructing karyograms.Results. A comparative analysis of the karyological data of 11 species of smooth-nosed bats of the North Caucasus was undertaken and the karyological characteristics of the species accepted in the latest reports on the fauna of Russia and the Caucasus were clarified. The similarity of G -bands in large pairs of meta- and submetacentric chromosomes in Myotis blythi, Myotis mystacinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Pipistrellus kuhli and Vepertilio murinus with bands in small and medium-sized acrocentric chromosomes such as in Eptesicus seotinus may indicate the evolution of the karyotype of the first species by Robertsonian translocation, i.e. compounds of acrocentric chromosomes of Eptesicus serotinus in various combinations. When comparing karyotypes in the family Vespertilionidae, it was found that the karyotype of Eptesicus serotinus is "archaic" (2n=50, NFa=48). With the help of karyological data, the authors composed schemes of phylogenetic relationships of genera in the family Vespertilionidae, which differ to a certain extent from the schemes compiled by taxonomists for representatives of this family.Conclusions. Based on the results obtained, we can conclude that the karyotype of Eptesicus serotinus is the most primitive among the representatives of the order of bats. The primary role in the evolution of this group was played by Robertsonian rearrangements and pericentric inversions (reduction of NFa and 2n from 50 to 38).

Vigilance in a solitary marsupial, the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 363 ◽  
Author(s):  
François-René Favreau ◽  
Peter J. Jarman ◽  
Anne W. Goldizen ◽  
Anne-Laure Dubot ◽  
Stéphane Sourice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Home Range ◽  
Prey Species ◽  
Wild Population ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Foraging Activity ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Common Wombat ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time ◽  
Solitary Species

We studied vigilance activity in a wild population of the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus), a large, solitary, burrow-using, marsupial prey species in which individuals tolerate the presence of conspecifics within their home range. For the first time, we report postures and rates of vigilance in common wombats; our results show a limited repertoire of vigilant postures and low overall rates of vigilance. Because few studies of birds and mammals that have reported the effect of distance to conspecifics on the vigilance of focal animals have considered solitary prey species, we tested this effect in wombats. Our results show that a model including distance to cover and distance to the nearest conspecific, but not time of day, best explained the variation in the proportion of time that focal individuals spent in vigilance. Individual vigilance decreased when distance to cover increased. Vigilance of wombats increased when there was a conspecific within a radius of 70 m of the focal individual. In addition, we tested whether pairs of nearby wombats scanned independently of one another, coordinated their activity in non-overlapping bouts of vigilance or synchronised their bouts of vigilance. Wombats in close proximity exhibited independent bouts of individual vigilant and foraging activity. Thus, in this solitary species, our results support the assumption that individuals scan independently of each other.

scholarly journals Rickettsiae in the common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) and the bat soft tick Argas vespertilionis (Ixodida: Argasidae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuo Zhao ◽  
Meihua Yang ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Sándor Hornok ◽  
Shanshan Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tick Species ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
Soft Tick ◽  
Rickettsia Parkeri ◽  
Molecular Analyses ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background Increasing molecular evidence supports that bats and/or their ectoparasites may harbor vector-borne bacteria, such as bartonellae and borreliae. However, the simultaneous occurrence of rickettsiae in bats and bat ticks has been poorly studied. Methods In this study, 54 bat carcasses and their infesting soft ticks (n = 67) were collected in Shihezi City, northwestern China. The heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, small intestine and large intestine of bats were dissected, followed by DNA extraction. Soft ticks were identified both morphologically and molecularly. All samples were examined for the presence of rickettsiae by amplifying four genetic markers (17-kDa, gltA, ompA and ompB). Results All bats were identified as Pipistrellus pipistrellus, and their ticks as Argas vespertilionis. Molecular analyses showed that DNA of Rickettsia parkeri, R. lusitaniae, R. slovaca and R. raoultii was present in bat organs/tissues. In addition, nine of the 67 bat soft ticks (13.43%) were positive for R. raoultii (n = 5) and R. rickettsii (n = 4). In the phylogenetic analysis, these bat-associated rickettsiae clustered together with conspecific sequences reported from other host and tick species, confirming the above results. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, DNA of R. parkeri, R. slovaca and R. raoultii was detected for the first time in bat organs/tissues. This is also the first molecular evidence for the presence of R. raoultii and R. rickettsii in bat ticks. To our knowledge, R. parkeri was not known to occur in Asia. Our results highlight the need to assess rickettsial agents in a broader range of bat species and associated tick species.

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