Roosting Ecology of a Declining Population of Northern Long-Eared Bats (Myotis Septentrionalis) in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest of Arkansas

Author

Kyle Norris Edmonds, Arkansas State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

9-24-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Biology, MS

First Advisor

Thomas Risch

Committee Members

Anna Doty; Than Boves

Call Number

LD 251 .A566t 2020 E32

Abstract

Ecological and monetary values associated with bat species are immense. Unfortunately, these benefits are at risk as disease and habitat loss have resulted in significant declines of bat populations throughout the eastern United States. Wildlife biologists and managers work tirelessly to combat the effects of these threats. Collections of species-level data during surveys provide managers with invaluable information that can be used in identification of emerging population trends. This material can then be used to generate new habitat management plans or revise existing plans in order to address the objectives of primary management goals. This thesis outlines anthropogenic factors, interspecific competition, habitat loss and degradation, and accelerated disease transmission as possible explanations for the declining population trend of northern long-eared bats.

Rights Management

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Recommended Citation

Edmonds, Kyle Norris, "Roosting Ecology of a Declining Population of Northern Long-Eared Bats (Myotis Septentrionalis) in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest of Arkansas" (2020). Student Theses and Dissertations. 365.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/365