Six New Bat Species Discovered in Protected Forests of the Philippines

Six new bat species discovered in protected forests of the Philippines

Just in time for Halloween, six new bat species have been discovered by researchers from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Field Museum in Chicago, and Lawrence University in Wisconsin. This nocturnal—and slightly spooky—group of mammals is incredibly diverse, and the discovery adds to the thousands of known bat species.

Six New Bat Species Discovered in the Philippines by International Research Team

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Museum Researchers Excited by the Discovery of Six New Bat Species

In a groundbreaking discovery just in time for Halloween, researchers from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Field Museum in Chicago, and Lawrence University in Wisconsin have identified six previously unknown species of bats in the Philippines. This significant advancement enriches our understanding of one of the planet’s most diverse and ecologically vital mammalian groups. […]

Fruit bat (Pteropodidae) composition and diversity in the montane forests of Mt. Kampalili, Davao De Oro, Philippines

Fruit bats are important bioindicators of tropical forests because of their species richness, ecological roles, and sensitivity to environmental changes. This study assessed the species composition and diversity of fruit bats on Mt. Kampalili, Davao de Oro, Philippines, through mist-netting conducted in May and July 2023 across lower and upper montane forests. A total of 423 individuals representing nine species from seven genera were recorded. O