What is winter? Modelling spatial variation in bat host traits and hibernation and their implications for overwintering energetics
C. Reed Hranac, Catherine G. Haase2+, Nathan W. Fuller3$, Meredith L. McClure4, Jonathan C. Marshall5, Cori L. Lausen6, Liam P. McGuire3^, Sarah H. Olson7, David T. S. Hayman1
1 Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health Laboratory, Hopkirk Research Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Montana State University, Bozeman, USA.
3 Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA
4 Conservation Science Partners, Truckee, USA
5 Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
6 Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, Toronto, Canada
7 Wildlife Conservation Society, Health Program, Bronx, USA
*Corresponding author:crh244@gmail.com
¥Current affiliation: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program, Denver, USA
+Current affiliation: Department of Biology, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, USA
$Current affiliation: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Nongame and Rare Species Program, Austin, USA
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