Video of rusty-spotted genets consuming bats and other prey: Behaviors observed and eco-epidemiological considerations
Issued Date
2024-11-01
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eISSN
21508925
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85210448034
Journal Title
Ecosphere
Volume
15
Issue
11
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Ecosphere Vol.15 No.11 (2024)
Suggested Citation
Labadie M., Do Linh San E., Morand S., Caron A., Niama F.R., Nguilili G.F., Tobi N., De Nys H.M., Bourgarel M. Video of rusty-spotted genets consuming bats and other prey: Behaviors observed and eco-epidemiological considerations. Ecosphere Vol.15 No.11 (2024). doi:10.1002/ecs2.70011 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/102308
Title
Video of rusty-spotted genets consuming bats and other prey: Behaviors observed and eco-epidemiological considerations
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Abstract
Following the implementation of a camera trap-monitoring protocol of interactions between cave bats and wildlife in the Republic of Congo, we identified sustained rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata) activity in Boundou cave. This cave, consisting of a single chamber, is home to a colony of several species of insectivorous bats throughout the year. Between 2022 and 2023, we recorded four events of bat or rodent consumption, one hunting attempt on bats and three feeding behaviors on insects. We describe and discuss the various behaviors and briefly elaborate on the potential epidemiological implications of bat consumption. To the best of our knowledge, our videos are the first to depict the consumption of bats by rusty-spotted genets.