Divergent Microclimates in Artificial and Natural Roosts of the Large-Footed Myotis (Myotis macropus)

摘要: The thermal environment of day roosts is considered one the most influential factors affecting survival, growth and reproduction microbats. use torpor a common energy saving strategy employed by microbats in temperate regions. efficiency entry into, arousal from, governed roost microclimate, primarily temperature. large-footed myotis Myotis macropus both tree cavities man-made tunnel at Yan Yean reservoir Victoria, Australia. We investigated properties types comparison to available ambient temperature over four time periods from October 2003 May 2005. Tree remained significantly warmer night, cooler during day, were more stable than temperatures. In addition, between 10:00–13:00 h compared cavities, there was trend for be slightly night a...