Topics

Bat natural history and physiological ecology

challenges to life as a bat and the special solutions bats have developed
bat physiological ecology relevant to their habitat needs
threats to bat survival; global status
ecological value of bats
morphology and identification
diversity and distribution
echolocation
flight mechanics
the principles and bioacoustics and echolocation
social interactions and behavioral ecology
reproduction and development

Techniques used in bat wildlife investigations

foraging surveys; capture vs. detection methods
roost surveys
temporal, spatial data aspects
acoustic detection and identification of bats
understanding bat detectors and how they work
assessing habitat for bats

Conservation and management

forests; snags
mines
agriculture
altered and developed landscapes
bridges
airports
roost management
mitigation measures
regional priority matrix
public issues