Assessing future shifts in habitat suitability and connectivity to old-growth forests to support the conservation of the endangered giant noctule

Background Suitable climate and availability of habitats for roosting, foraging, and dispersing are critical for the long-term persistence of bat species. The giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus) represents one of the lesser-known European bats, especially regarding the environmental factors which s...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Mattia Iannella, Urbana Masciulli, Francesco Cerasoli, Michele Di Musciano, Maurizio Biondi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2022-11-01
Subjects:	Giant noctule Ecological niche models Landscape connectivity Climate change Old-growth forests Niche overlap
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/14446.pdf