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Zoologist's study of wild Panamanian bats highlights use of metrics to inform bat conservation
Bats are not only a marvel of myth and imagination but also of energy use, working at the height of their energetic ceiling to fly the night skies the world over. They've captured the attention of University of Rhode Island Ph.D.
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University of Rhode Island Ph.D. student Travis Bayer, who previously completed a master’s thesis on tracking very large neotropical bats (Phyllostomus hastatus) in Panama, is now studying wild Panamanian bats. The species has a wingspan exceeding 2 feet (0.6 meters) and is the second‑largest bat in the Americas. It also possesses an exceptionally powerful bite and employs distinctive foraging strategies and behaviors. Bayer’s research focuses on measuring these traits to inform conservation efforts for the species.
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