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Rapid population decline of Egyptian fruit bats on Cyprus

2026-06-08

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Preventing extirpations requires timely detection of rapid declines and immediate conservation response. Egyptian fruit bats ( Rousettus aegyptiacus ) are globally listed as Least Concern, but their genetically isolated population in Cyprus is Critically Endangered. We document a severe ongoing decline of the Cypriot R. aegyptiacus population observed during standardized counts at major roost sites. April 2024 c...

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.05.728241

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