Abstract
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality, and behavior. The economic significance and management of mammals and future challenges for research and conservation are addressed as well. The chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal, and a list of key literature.
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I would like to thank people from the Groupe Chiroptères Corse for sharing experience in the field and for their generous contribution to provide nice pictures of bats in their natural environment. The review and comments from Stéphane Aulagnier were also greatly appreciated.
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Ruedi, M. (2020). Maghrebian Mouse-Eared Bat Myotis punicus Felten, 1977. In: Hackländer, K., Zachos, F.E. (eds) Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65038-8_61-1
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