scholarly journals Важкі метали в організмі кажанів як складова їх індикаційного потенціалу

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
O. M. Savytska ◽  
O. Yа. Dumych ◽  
R. M. Danylyk
Keyword(s):  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus

Сучасні зміни клімату та погіршення стану довкілля набули планетарного масштабу. Вплив цих чинників на складні біологічні системи необхідно відстежувати за допомогою біоіндикаторних таксонів, до яких належать і кажани. Оцінено значний біоіндикаційний потенціал кажанів, передумовами якого є їхнє значне поширення у світі, висока спеціалізація, доступність дослідження популяційних тенденцій та ефектів коротко- і довготривалих впливів і ефективне використання якого можна реалізувати через формування глобальної мережі моніторингу популяцій кажанів. Чисельність популяцій кажанів у світі скорочується через негативний вплив цілої низки чинників, зокрема важких металів. Встановлено вміст важких металів (Плюмбуму, Хрому, Цинку та Купруму) та охарактеризовано закономірності їх кількісної представленості у шерсті п'яти видів рукокрилих: пергача пізнього Eptesicus serotinus, нічниці водяної Myotis daubentonii, вуханя звичайного Plecotus auritus, нетопирів білосмугого (середземноморського) Pipistrellus kuhlii та лісового Pipistrellus nathusii  на природоохоронних та урбанізованих територіях заходу України. Оцінено важливість використання кажанів як біологічних індикаторів забруднення важкими металами та вказано на доцільність використання у моніторингових екологічних дослідженнях рукокрилих методу визначення вмісту важких металів у шерсті як неінвазивного та високоінформативного.

scholarly journals Bat assemblages in fragmented forest complexes near Rogów (central Poland)

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-260
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Lesiński ◽  
Jakub Gryz ◽  
Aleksander Rachwald ◽  
Dagny Krauze-Gryz
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Relative Abundance ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Fragmented Forest ◽  
Central Poland ◽  
Nyctalus Leisleri ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Fragmented Forests ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus

Abstract Habitat fragmentation affects bat assemblages living in forests by changing species composition, species richness and population densities. The aim of this paper was to determine the structure of bat assemblages in fragmented forests of central Poland (Experimental Forest Station SGGW in Rogów) based on data concerning bat fauna of this area. Our work is based on published as well as unpublished data collected between 2011–2017 and the two main methods employed during field work were: (1) evening and night bat netting, (2) detection of flying bats on transects or in points by using ultrasound detectors. 16 bat species were observed with the most common ones being serotine bat Eptesicus serotinus (Schreb.), common noctule Nyctalus noctula (Schreb.) and brown long-eared bat Plecotus auritus (l.). less numerous in overall but frequently observed in some sites were the western barbastelle Barbastella barbastellus (Schreb.) and the Daubenton's bat Myotis daubentonii (Kuhl). The following species occurred rarely: greater mouse-eared bat Myotis myotis (Bork.), Natterer's bat M. nattereri (Kuhl), whiskered bat M. mystacinus (Kuhl), Brandt's bat M. brandtii (evers.), northern bat Eptesicus nilssonii (Keys. & Blas.) parti-coloured bat Vespertilio murinus l., lesser noctule Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl), common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Schreb.), nathusius' pipistrelle P. nathusii (Keys. & Blas.), soprano pipistrelle P. pygmaeus (leach) and grey long-eared bat Plecotus austriacus (Fish.). Fragmented forests of the study area did not differ significantly in terms of bat species composition from other fragmented forests of central Poland (Płońsk Plain) nor the large forest complexes of the Bolimowska and Kampinoska Forests. In this study area, however, bat assemblages were characterized by a lower relative abundance of the common noctule and a higher relative abundance of the serotine bat as compared to assemblages in other forests of central Poland. In conclusion, the forest fragmentation near Rogów does not significantly affect bat richness and fertilized habitats are suitable for relatively large populations of species such as the western barbastelle and lesser noctule.

scholarly journals Bats of the city of Banská Bystrica, Central Slovakia (Chiroptera)

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Peter Bačkor
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Urban Habitat ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Maternity Roost ◽  
The City ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Abstract Based on published findings (1900–2010), unpublished data from museum specimens (1965–1999) and data from recent field survey (2006–2013), the presence of altogether 15 bats species was recorded from the urban area of Banská Bystrica in Central Slovakia. Nyctalus noctula, Vespertilio murinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Eptesicus serotinus and Myotis daubentonii were found as common species in the area. Nyctalus noctula was a predominant species (D=67.4), followed by Vespertilio murinus (D=15.2) and Pipistrellus pipistrellus (D=9.8). The systems of concrete blocks of flats (attic ventilation holes, dilatation fissures, various systems of plumbing accessories, damages of buildings, etc.) represent the most important features of the artificial urban habitat for bats. Most frequently, the hibernation aggregations found in the buildings were formed by Nyctalus noctula, Vespertilio murinus and Pipistrellus pipistrellus, while the occurrence of Myotis myotis, M. mystacinus and M. emargiantus was only occasional. No maternity roost of bats was recorded in the city of Banská Bystrica.

scholarly journals Serological Survey of Lyssaviruses in Polish Bats in the Frame of Passive Rabies Surveillance Using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Viruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Anna Orłowska ◽  
Marcin Smreczak ◽  
Conrad Martin Freuling ◽  
Thomas Müller ◽  
Paweł Trębas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Eptesicus Fuscus ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Specific Antibodies ◽  
Pipistrellus Pipistrellus ◽  
Western Asia ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Nyctalus Noctula

Background: Bats are known to host a number of nonpathogenic viruses, as well as highly pathogenic viruses causing fatal diseases like rabies. Serological surveys as part of active and passive bat rabies surveillance mainly use seroneutralization assays, demonstrating the presence of lyssavirus-specific antibodies in a variety of European bats, particularly against European bat lyssaviruses type 1 (EBLV-1). Here, we present the first serological survey in European bats of this kind during which European bats from Poland collected in the frame of passive rabies surveillance between 2012 and 2018, as well as Serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) and North American Big Brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) from previous experimental studies, were tested using a commercial ELISA kit for the detection of anti-lyssavirus antibodies. Results: Lyssavirus-specific antibodies were detected in 35 (30.4%) out of 115 Polish bats of both sexes, representing nine out of 13 identified bat species endemic mainly to Central Southern Europe and Western Asia, i.e., Eptesicus serotinus, Nyctalus noctula, Myotis daubentonii, Plecotus auritus, Vespertillo murinus,Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Pipistrellus pipilstrellus/Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Myotis brandtii, and Barbastella barbastellus. Seroprevalence was highest in bat species of Nyctalus noctula, Eptesicus serotinus, Plecotus auritus, and Myotis daubentonii. More than 60% of the ELISA seropositive bats originated from the voivodeships of Silesia, Lower-Silesian, Warmian-Mazurian, and Mazowian. Rabies-specific antibodies were also found in Eptesicus fuscus bats from North America. Conclusions: The study demonstrates the principal application of the BioPro Rabies ELISA Ab Kit for the detection of anti-lyssavirus specific antibodies in body fluids and serum samples of bats. However, results may only be reliable for North American bats, whereas interpretation of results for European bats per se is difficult because proper validation of the test is hampered by the protected status of these species.

Altitudinal distribution of bats in the Pol’ana Mts area (Central Slovakia)

Biologia ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Kaňuch ◽  
Anton Krištín
Keyword(s):  
Species Number ◽  
Altitudinal Distribution ◽  
Species Dominance ◽  
Ecological Adaptations ◽  
Nyctalus Leisleri ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
Reproductive Females ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Occurrence Of Species

AbstractIn May — August, bats were mist-netted along an altitudinal gradient of 350–1350 m a.s.l. in the Pol’ana Mts area, to verify the correlation of species number decrease and the increase in elevation, to find which species could be predictors of certain altitude levels and to compare the sexual occurrence of species in various altitudes. Seventeen bat species were recorded. The most abundant mist-netted species were Myotis daubentonii (16%), M. myotis (13%) and M. mystacinus (12%). Otherwise, the most frequently caught species were M. mystacinus (40%), Eptesicus serotinus, M. myotis (26%) and Nyctalus leisleri (23%). In this study at a local scale, from oak to spruce vegetation stages, decreasing number of species with increasing altitude was found. Species dominance of the individual altitudinal levels was significantly different (15 species up to 600 m a.s.l., six species over 1100 m a.s.l.). The results indicated that the occurrence of some bat species, due to their ecological adaptations, is more or less characteristic for higher or lower altitudes of the Western Carphathians. The “lowland” species were considered to be mainly E. serotinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, N. noctula, N. leisleri and M. daubentonii. In higher elevations (more than 850 m), the presence of reproductive females was not found, of all but one, N. noctula, of the “lowland” species which are breeding in the area. The “mountain” species were considered to be E. nilssonii and Plecotus auritus. The general occurrence and reproduction of M. mystacinus and Barbastella barbastellus, was not limited by elevation.

Bat population genetics and Lyssavirus presence in Great Britain

2010 ◽  
Vol 139 (10) ◽  
pp. 1463-1469 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. SMITH ◽  
J. N. AEGERTER ◽  
T. R. ALLNUTT ◽  
A. D. MacNICOLL ◽  
J. LEARMOUNT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Data ◽  
Genetic Approach ◽  
Passive Surveillance ◽  
The World ◽  
Myotis Daubentonii ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Reservoir Hosts ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus ◽  
Surveillance Scheme

SUMMARYMost lyssaviruses appear to have bat species as reservoir hosts. In Europe, of around 800 reported cases in bats, most were of European bat lyssavirus type 1 (EBLV-1) in Eptesicus serotinus (where the bat species was identified). About 20 cases of EBLV-2 were recorded, and these were in Myotis daubentonii and M. dasycneme. Through a passive surveillance scheme, Britain reports about one case a year of EBLV-2, but no cases of the more prevalent EBLV-1. An analysis of E. serotinus and M. daubentonii bat genetics in Britain reveals more structure in the former population than in the latter. Here we briefly review these differences, ask if this correlates with dispersal and movement patterns and use the results to suggest an hypothesis that EBLV-2 is more common than EBLV-1 in the UK, as genetic data suggest greater movement and regular immigration from Europe of M. daubentonii. We further suggest that this genetic approach is useful to anticipate the spread of exotic diseases in bats in any region of the world.

Public health risk analysis of European bat lyssavirus infection in The Netherlands

2008 ◽  
Vol 137 (6) ◽  
pp. 803-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. TAKUMI ◽  
P. H. C. LINA ◽  
W. H. M. VAN DER POEL ◽  
J. A. KRAMPS ◽  
J. W. B. VAN DER GIESSEN
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Public Health Risk ◽  
Northern Half ◽  
Viral Particles ◽  
Bat Rabies ◽  
Eptesicus Serotinus

SUMMARYWe present the frequency and the nature of contact incidents of the Serotine bat,Eptesicus serotinus, with humans and with companion animals (specifically cats and dogs), in The Netherlands between 2000 and 2005. Out of 17 bats in bite contact with humans, five tested positive for European bat lyssavirus (EBLV) type 1a. Cats had the most numerous contacts with bats (49 times) but a relatively low number of these bats were EBLV positive (six times). We estimated that the average incidence of human bat rabies infection might be between once per year and once per 700 years, depending mainly on the number of infectious viral particles in bat saliva. The risk of bat rabies is higher between April and October, and in the northern half of the country. This is the first study in Europe describing the risk of human bat rabies after bat contact incidents.

Serotine Eptesicus serotinus (Schreber, 1774)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Adriano Martinoli ◽  
Maria Vittoria Mazzamuto ◽  
Martina Spada
Keyword(s):  
Eptesicus Serotinus
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