Energy balance; choices between energy spend on migration and mating influences the life cycle of the pond bat (Myotis dasycneme)
A.-J. Haarsma, P. H. C. Lina, A. M. Voute, G. H. Glas, H. Siepel
The paper examines energy allocation in pond bats, showing males prioritize mating over migration, leading to weight loss, while females gain fat, and highlights changes in hibernation site use and migration patterns.
bioRxiv · May 21, 2019Ecology