Long-distance Movement over a Period of Days by a Female Myotis lucifugus in Newfoundland, Canada
Myotis lucifugus (Little Brown Myotis) is a regionally migrating bat, widely distributed throughout North America. Through long-term monitoring systems deployed in 2 locations in Newfoundland, Canada, we recorded the movement of an adult female of at least 375 km over a period of 4 nights. Although...
Published in: | Northeastern Naturalist |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Humboldt Field Research Institute
2021
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10012/17948 https://doi.org/10.1656/045.028.0214 |
Summary: | Myotis lucifugus (Little Brown Myotis) is a regionally migrating bat, widely distributed throughout North America. Through long-term monitoring systems deployed in 2 locations in Newfoundland, Canada, we recorded the movement of an adult female of at least 375 km over a period of 4 nights. Although not the longest travel distance recorded for this species, this observation emphasizes the capabilities of Little Brown Myotis for long-distance flights, the potential connectivity among distant maternity groups, and the value of long-term monitoring programs. To fully understand the movement patterns of Little Brown Myotis, advancements in technology and greater research effort are needed. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada || Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Division || Saint Mary’s University || University of Waterloo |
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