Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World

Finally, contributors highlight the roles that taxonomy, conservation networks and conservation psychology have to play in conserving this imperilled but vital taxon.With over 1300 species, bats are the second largest order of mammals, yet as the Anthropocene dawns, bat populations around the world are in decline.

In cele din urma, contribuitorii subliniaza rolurile pe care taxonomia, retelele de conservare si psihologia conservarii trebuie sa le joace in conservarea acestui taxon periculos, dar vital. Cu peste 1300 de specii, liliecii sunt al doilea ordin ca marime de mamifere, totusi pe masura ce rasare Antropocenul, populatiile de lilieci din intreaga lume sunt in declin.