Abstract
Humans have inadvertently changed global ecosystems and triggered the dawn of a
new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. While some organisms can tolerate human
activities and even flourish in anthropogenic habitats, the vast majority are
experiencing dramatic population declines, pushing our planet into a sixth mass
extinction. Bats are particularly susceptible to anthropogenic changes because
of their low reproductive rate, longevity, and high metabolic rates. Fifteen
percent of bat species are listed as threatened by the IUCN, i.e., they are
considered Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable. About 18 % of
species are Data Deficient, highlighting the paucity of ecological studies that
can support conservation status assessments. This book summarizes major topics
related to the conservation of bats organized into sections that address: the
response of bats to land use changes; how the emergence of viral and fungal
diseases has changed bat populations; our perception of bats; and drivers of
human–bat conflicts and possible resolutions and mitigation. The book ends with
approaches that might advance bat conservation through conservation networks
and a better understanding of human behavior and behavioral change.
- Voigt, C.C. & Kingston, T. (Ed.). 2016. Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World. Springer Open. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-25220-9 [PDF]
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