2/5 #WBTC1 #BatLand2 In 🇲🇾 5-50m of forest (either side of a river; depending on river size) is protected by law. These reserves are beneficial for 🐦🐜🌿🪲🦋🦧 in oil palm. We found the quality of these reserves (e.g. forest structure) was more important for 🦇 than its width
3/5 #WBTC1 #BatLand2 We also found no difference in overall 🦇 activity between riparian reserves in oil palm 🌴 or logged forest 🪵 showing bats can persist in 🌴 However, bats which used constant-frequency echolocation calls hunted in 🌴< 🪵
4/5 #WBTC1 #BatLand2 ⬆️rugged areas are ⬆️difficult to access, e.g. for logging 🪓, & were ⬆️associated with the presence of 2 Hipposiderid species. It is likely rugged areas provide an indirect benefit to wildlife by providing a refuge for species that require mature forest 🌳
5/5 #WBTC1 #BatLand2 We will be answering more questions about how Borneo's bats are affected by #landusechange so please stay tuned for PhD updates 😁And a massive thank you to those who've already contributed!
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