Survival rates of the endangered Indiana bat, Myotis sodalis
Humphrey SR and Cope JB. 1977. Survival rates of the endangered Indiana bat, Myotis sodalis. Journal of Mammalogy. 58(1):32-36
Rates of survival of Myotis sodalis are calculated from recaptures of bats marked in cohorts of unknown age. Such data can be misleading, so the proper types of interpretation are identified. Survival rates are high for 10 years after marking in females and 6 years in males. Females can live as long as 14.8 years and males as long as 13.5 years. Survival of the species is good in undisturbed environments, and endangerment results from loss of habitat.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Humphrey, Stephen; Cope, James
- Units
- MACA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Banding, Capture, Caves, Crawford County, Grotto Cave, IN, lifespan, Management, Marking, Monroe County, Observations, Population, Research & Studies, Wyandotte Cave