Patterns of dispersion and site fidelity were investigated in a tentroosting population of the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx (Megachiroptera), in southern India. A local population of C.… (More)
Geographic variation in body size and sexual dimorphism of the short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus sphinx) was investigated in peninsular India. Bats were sampled at 12 localities along a 1200 km… (More)
We evaluated organic and macromineral composition of selected fruits and leaves consumed by the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx in South India. Results of principal components analysis (PCA)… (More)
The onset and duration of parturition were studied in Megaderma lyra for two successive periods during the years 1989 and 1990. The period of parturition fell between January and May in 1989, and… (More)
The remarkable cognitive abilities of bats indicate that they may recognise particular conspecifics. Because of their highly developed auditory system, it is obvious that vocalisations of bats may… (More)