Population collapse of the Egyptian fruit bat on Cyprus (2005-2022) was likely driven by roost disturbance and declining food availability linked to climate change
Radek Lučan, Haris Nicolaou, Tomáš Bartonička, Erik Bachorec, Martin Šálek, Šimon Řeřucha, Petr Jedlička, Elena Erotokritou, Ivan Horáček
The study tracks the decline of Egyptian fruit bats on Cyprus, linking it to roost disturbance and reduced food availability due to climate change.
bioRxiv · Apr 10, 2026 · PreprintEcology