Ricardo Rocha

Vegetation structure modulates insectivorous bat assemblages in West African cocoa agroforests

Agricultural expansion is a major driver of biodiversity loss in tropical regions. Agroforestry systems may help reconcile production with conservation, but it remains unclear how their design can best support biodiversity outcomes. This is particularly relevant in West Africa, w...

Time and landscape context shape insular bat responses to wildfire

Abstract Background Wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity, yet their longer-term effects on island bats remain poorly understood. We assessed temporal and landscape-dependent patterns in bat activity following the 2016 wildfires on Madeira by resurveying 58 acoustic...