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Bat Diversity and Conservation in Jordan

Zuhair Sami AMR
Mohammad Adnan ABU BAKER
Mazin Botros QUMSIYEH
Pages
235–244
Publication Date
2006-03-01
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Recommendations for implementing conservation measures and future bat research avenues in Jordan are highlighted.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The diversity and conservation of bats in Jordan were reviewed based on field work and specimen collections.
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Key Findings & Data:The bat fauna of Jordan consist of 24 species.
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Conclusion & Impact:Recommendations for implementing conservation measures and future bat research avenues in Jordan are highlighted.
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⚙️Variables:Bat · diversity · conservation

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The diversity and conservation of bats in Jordan were reviewed based on field work and specimen collections. The bat fauna of Jordan consist of 24 species. Zoogeographical affinities of the bats of Jordan are reviewed. Threats to and human impact on current populations are discussed. Recommendations for implementing conservation measures and future bat research avenues in Jordan are highlighted.

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The diversity and conservation of bats in Jordan were reviewed based on field work and specimen collections. The bat fauna of Jordan consist of 24 species. Zoogeographical affinities of the bats of Jordan are reviewed. Threats to and human impact on current populations are discussed. Recommendations for implementing conservation measures and future bat research avenues in Jordan are highlighted.

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AMR, Z. S., BAKER, M. A. A., QUMSIYEH, M. B. (2006). Bat Diversity and Conservation in Jordan. Turkish Journal of Zoology, Cilt: 30 - Sayı: 3, 235–244. https://ajindex.com/articles/177423

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