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Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. Volume 43.1 (2020) Pages: 37-41

European free–tailed bat fatalities at wind farms in southern Spain

Muñoz, A.-R., Farfán, M. Á.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.2020.43.0037

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Abstract

Wind is increasingly used as a renewable energy all around the world. Although wind turbines help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the costs to wildlife cannot be overlooked. To date, monitoring programs and research have mainly focused on the impact of wind farms on birds but negative effects on bats have also reported. Here we compile information related to European free–tailed bat deaths at wind farms in southern Spain. In a world where the demand for renewable energy is rising we highlight the need to better understand and prevent bat fatalities.

Keywords

Bat collision, Monitoring program, Tadarida teniotis, Wind farm

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Muñoz, A.-R., Farfán, M. Á., 2020. European free–tailed bat fatalities at wind farms in southern Spain. Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 43: 37-41, DOI: https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.2020.43.0037

Reception date:

16/04/2018

Acceptation date:

05/09/2019

Publication date:

03/01/2020

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