Conservation, Ecology and Health Issues of Forest Bats
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1548
Special Issue Editor
Interests: forest mammals; bats; brazil; rainforest; biodiversity conservation; population ecology; habitat fragmentation; agroforestry systems; wildlife monitoring; anthropogenic impacts on wildlife
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bats play a crucial role in maintaining forest ecosystems, contributing to seed dispersal, pollination, and insect population control; however, habitat fragmentation, deforestation, climate change, and other anthropogenic disturbances threaten their populations worldwide. Understanding the ecological and behavioral responses of bats to these threats is essential for effective conservation strategies.
This Special Issue aims to advance our knowledge of the ecology, behavior, health issues,and conservation of forest bats, particularly in tropical ecosystems. We invite contributions that explore the impacts of habitat loss, land use changes, and environmental variability on bat populations, as well as studies on species interactions, ecological functions, and conservation strategies. Research using field surveys, bioacoustics, ecological modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches is welcome.
By gathering cutting-edge studies, this Special Issue seeks to support evidence-based conservation efforts and sustainable management practices that ensure the long-term survival of forest bats and the ecosystem services they provide.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Ricardo Bovendorp
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forest mammals
- bats
- Brazil
- rainforest
- biodiversity conservation
- population ecology
- habitat fragmentation
- agroforestry systems
- wildlife monitoring
- anthropogenic impacts on wildlife
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