The Weekend Effect on Urban Bat Activity Suggests Fine Scale Human-Induced Bat Movements

The Weekend Effect on Urban Bat Activity Suggests Fine Scale Human-Induced Bat Movements

In the urban environment, wildlife faces novel human disturbances in unique temporal patterns. The weekend effect describes that human activities on weekends trigger changes in the environment and impact wildlife negatively. Reduced occurrence, altered behaviors, and/or reduced fitness have been fou...

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Main Authors: Han Li, Chase Crihfield, Yashi Feng, Gabriella Gaje, Elissa Guzman, Talia Heckman, Anna Mellis, Lauren Moore, Nayma Romo Bechara, Sydney Sanchez, Samantha Whittington, Joseph Gazing Wolf, Reuben Garshong, Kristina Morales, Radmila Petric, Lindsey A. Zarecky, Malcolm D. Schug
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
weekend effect
bats
urban ecology
disturbance
movements
city parks
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1636

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