Roosting, Vocalizations, and Foraging by the African Bat, Nycteris thebaica

The purpose of this study was to examine certain aspects of the roosting and foraging behavior of Nycteris thebaica under natural conditions. We documented roost selection, vocalizations associated with roosting, and foraging behavior in habitats of different structure. We conducted this study betwe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of mammalogy 1990-05, Vol.71 (2), p.242-246
Hauptverfasser:	H. D. J. N. Aldridge, Obrist, M., Merriam, H. G., Fenton, M. B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aerial locomotion Anatomical correlates of behavior Animal vocalization Bats Behavioral psychophysiology Biological and medical sciences Broadband transmission Foraging Forest canopy Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General Notes Narrowband National parks Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Reproduction Vegetation
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Zusammenfassung:	The purpose of this study was to examine certain aspects of the roosting and foraging behavior of Nycteris thebaica under natural conditions. We documented roost selection, vocalizations associated with roosting, and foraging behavior in habitats of different structure. We conducted this study between 3 November and 5 December 1987 in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe.
ISSN:	0022-2372 1545-1542 1545-1542 0022-2372
DOI:	10.2307/1382175