Geography Student Knowledge of Bats and Austin Bat Colonies

Authors

  • Emariana S. Taylor Texas State University
  • David R. Butler Texas State University

Keywords:

central Texas, Mexican free-tailed bats, wildlife perception, urban wildlife

Abstract

Bats provide many ecological and economic benefits to humans, yet

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2009-01-01

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