Utilization of Southwestern Bat Caves by Terrestrial Carnivores
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Publication Date
January 1972
Publication Title
The American Midland Naturalist
Volume Number
87
Issue Number
1
Abstract
Utilization of bat caves in the southwestern United States by terrestrial mammals was investigated. Raccoons (Procyon lotor) and striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) made considerable use of the caves, feeding on fallen bats at the entrances and within the caves. Ringtail cats (Bassariscus astutus), opossums (Didelphis virginianus) and other terrestrial mammals appeared to use the caves less extensively. There was evidence of raccoon denning in at least one cave. No evidence of any canids using the caves was found.
Keywords
Bat Caves, United States, Mammals
Geographic Subject
Texas
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Notes
The American Midland Naturalist, Vol. 87, no. 1 (1972-01-01).
Identifier
SFS0072904_00001
Recommended Citation
Winkler, William G. and Adams, Devil B., "Utilization of Southwestern Bat Caves by Terrestrial Carnivores" (1972). KIP Articles. 5633.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/5633