Bats are major consumers of arthropods, and there is ever growing evidence that they play a
pivotal role in the fight against agricultural pests. However, relatively little research has …

Wind energy is growing worldwide as a source of power generation. Bat assemblages may
be negatively affected by wind farms due to the fatality of a significant number of individuals …

To manage anthropogenic environmental change for the benefit of biodiversity, we must
improve our understanding of the complex relationships between organisms and their …

Natural bodies of open water in desert landscapes, such as springs and ephemeral pools,
and the plant-life they support, are important resources for the survival of animals in hyper …

The effectiveness of organic farming for promoting biodiversity has been widely
documented, yet most studies have been undertaken in temperate agroecosystems with a …

Wind energy is rapidly growing as a renewable source of energy but is not neutral for
wildlife, especially bats. Whereas most studies have focused on bat mortality through …

Bats are the second-most species-rich mammal group numbering more than 1270 species
globally. Our knowledge of their geographic distributions and diversity patterns however is …

Wildlife managers often use habitat models to determine species habitat requirements and
to identify locations for conservation efforts, uses which depend on accurate specification of …

Fire is a major disturbance that affects ecological communities, and when fire events
increase in frequency or extent, they may jeopardise biodiversity. Although long-term studies …

Light pollution constitutes a major threat to biodiversity by decreasing habitat quality and
landscape connectivity for nocturnal species. While there is an increasing consideration of …