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Conservation and integrated management of two bat species in the French Mediterranean region. (Life Chiro Med)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2014,

Background Bats are highly threatened in Europe. The greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) are particularly affected, both being listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive. With a total of 750 females, the reproductive population of the greater horseshoe bat in the Camargue is crucial to the maintena ...
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Conservation of 3 cave-dwelling bats in Southern France (CHIROFRSUD)

Start date: Apr 1, 2004, End date: May 1, 2008,

Background In Europe, bats are considered as good indicators of optimal biodiversity. They are also among the most endangered mammals. Of the 33 French bat species, 31 are present in the most southern part of the country, pointing to the great richness of this area. However, as in all the other parts of the world, a spectacular decline of the bat populat ...
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