Hibernacula Characteristics of Townsend's Big-eared Bats in Southeastern Idaho
Gillies KE, Murphy PJ, Matocq MD. 2014. Hibernacula Characteristics of Townsend's Big-eared Bats in Southeastern Idaho. Natural Areas Journal. 34(1):24-30
Research measured 24 habitat variables describing landscape-level, physical, and microclimate characteristics of 13 caves in Southeastern Idaho [two within CRMO (BLM)] and identified at least three that were useful for predicting winter occupancy by Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii)
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Gillies, Katie; Murphy, Peter; Matocq, Marjorie
- Units
- CRMO
- Keywords
- Corynorhinus townsendii, hibernacula, Idaho, Townsend's big-eared bat, winter roosting habitat
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Subsurface Geologic Processes | Cave/Karst Features and Processes , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Cave Communities , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals