Quantitative comparison of tree roosts used by red bats (Lasiurus borealis) and Semindle bats (L. seminolus)

Michael A. Menzel; Timothy C. Carter; Brian R. Chapman; Joshua Laerm

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Quantitative comparison of tree roosts used by red bats (Lasiurus borealis) and Semindle bats (L. seminolus)

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael A. Menzel, Timothy C. Carter, Brian R. Chapman, Joshua Laerm

Year:

1998

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Can. J. Zool. No. 76, (630-634)

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Abstract

We radio-tracked 11 red bats and 5 Seminole bats (L. seminolus) to 64 and 34 day roosts, respectively. Individuals of both species were found roosting within the canopy of the roost trees, clinging to leaf petioles or the tips of small branches (

Citation

Menzel, Michael A.; Carter, Timothy C.; Chapman, Brian R.; Laerm, Joshua. 1998. Quantitative comparison of tree roosts used by red bats (Lasiurus borealis) and Semindle bats (L. seminolus). Can. J. Zool. No. 76, (630-634)