Publication: Various threats to survival of bats in district Lakhimpur-Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Date
2021
Journal Title
Asian Journal of Conservation Biology
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Publisher
Turtle Conservation and Research Programme
Abstract
Bats are unique among mammals as they are the only group that has evolved true powered flight, like aves. India has a rich diversity of bat fauna comprising approximately 119 species of bats, out of which 14 species are megachiropteran bats belonging to 8 genera and one family (Pteropodidae) and the remaining are microchiropteran bats. In Uttar Pradesh, a total of 14 species of bats are recorded. Out of which, three species belong to the family Pteropodidae and remaining 11 species belong to five insectivorous families such as Vespertilionidae, Hippo-sideridae, Emballonuridae, Megadermatidae and Rhinopomatidae. Previous literatures revealed that population of bats are declining day by day due various anthropogenic factors such as habitat destruction, human influences, hunting and electrocution etc. The present study also revealed major threats to survival of bat species in district Lakhimpur-Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The electrocution was observed one of the major threats to P. giganteus in study area. The present study also made some recommendations to protect and conserve bat population. � TCRP Foundation 2021
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Keywords
Electrocution, Habitat destruction, Human influences, Hunting, Megachiropteran, Microchiropteran