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PLoS One July 2021 PMID 33561128

Winter roost selection of Lasiurine tree bats in a pyric landscape.

Marcelo H Jorge, W Mark Ford, Sara E Sweeten, Samuel R Freeze, Michael C True, Michael J St Germain, Hila Taylor, Katherine M Gorman, Elina P Garrison, Michael J Cherry

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Discussions emphasize the significance of understanding bat behavior in fire-prone landscapes, with posts highlighting the role of landscape features and fire management practices, using words like 'important' and 'findings' that underscore their relevance, while questions about how bats respond to fires show active engagement.

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Most posts acknowledge the importance of the research, with some explicitly supporting the conclusions about bat roost selection and fire response.

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Discussions show strong curiosity about how bats choose winter roosts and the effects of prescribed fires, demonstrating high interest.

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Posts include questions and references to research details, indicating moderate engagement with the topic.

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The posts suggest the research could influence forest management and conservation strategies, implying a moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how Lasiurine tree bats, particularly Seminole bats, select their winter roosts and how they respond to prescribed fires in the southeastern U.S., finding that they prefer larger, taller trees in mesic forests and tend to roost in certain pine species.
  • During the experiment, most bats remained at their roosts during prescribed fires, but a few lower-roosting bats evacuated quickly, indicating that bats select roosts to balance solar exposure and fire risk.
  • The findings highlight that Seminole bats choose winter roosts that offer warmth and safety from fire, with their roost selection influenced by landscape features and fire management practices.]
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How do #bats select winter roosts in landscapes prone to fire? New research from @virginia_tech, @USGSCoopUnits, @TAMU & @MyFWC https://t.co/fQ3gBCNzqu

Feb 10, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 126,503 followers View post →
Rodrigo Nunes Cal
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RT @PLOSONE: How do #bats select winter roosts in landscapes prone to fire? New research from @virginia_tech, @USGSCoopUnits, @TAMU & @MyFW…

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@USGSCoopUnits · X

RT @PLOSONE: How do #bats select winter roosts in landscapes prone to fire? New research from @virginia_tech, @USGSCoopUnits, @TAMU & @MyFW…

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Rodrigo Nunes Cal
@CalZole · X

RT @PLOSONE: How do #bats select winter roosts in landscapes prone to fire? New research from @virginia_tech, @USGSCoopUnits, @TAMU & @MyFW…

Feb 10, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,396 followers View post →
PLOS One
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How do #bats select winter roosts in landscapes prone to fire? New research from @virginia_tech, @USGSCoopUnits, @TAMU & @MyFWC https://t.co/fQ3gBCNzqu

Feb 10, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 126,503 followers View post →
My new paper out on how bats are influenced by prescribed burning ...
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... the dormant season (winter). Check it out here https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0245695".

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