Bats (Chiroptera) represent the largest diversification of extant mammals after rodents. Here
we report the results of a large-scale phylogeny of bats based on unconstrained searches …

In this century, China has sustained unparalleled economic development, leading to
exponentially growing investments in scientific research. Yet, the demand for research …

Myotis is the most diverse genus of bats in the world, with more than 30 species recognized
in the Neotropics. However, many of these species represent cryptic complexes and are …

The genus Myotis is nearly cosmopolitan and the second-most speciose genus of mammals,
but its Afrotropical members are few and poorly known. We analyzed phylogenetic and …

The Himalayan region is a global biodiversity hotspot that faces severe pressures from a
growing human population, rapid urbanization and climate change. While taxa like birds …

Niche expansion and shifts are involved in the response and adaptation to environmental
changes. However, it is unclear how niche breadth evolves and changes toward higher …

Although scientific evidence is critical to prioritising conservation actions, the distribution of
research effort does not always align with conservation needs. The conservation of …

We present the bat assemblage from the early Miocene (MN4, 16.9–15.95 MY) basin of
Ribesalbes-Alcora, which has yielded the remains of ten chiropteran taxa. Bat assemblages …

The systematics status of the constituent species of the M. mystacinus morphogroup in the
Himalayan region has long been marred by uncertainty. Lack of integrative studies …

A complete list of bat records available from Afghanistan was compiled from literature and
from examination of museum specimens. The record review is complemented by distribution …