Emergence time and foraging activity in Pallas' mastiff bat, Molossus molossus (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in relation to sunset/sunrise and phase of the moon

The decision on when to emerge from the safety of a roost and forage for prey is thought to be a result of the trade off between peak insect abundance and predation pressure for bats. In this study we show that the velvety free-tailed bat Molossus molossus emerges just after sunset and just before sunrise for very short foraging bouts (average 82.2 min foraging per night). Contrary to previous studies, bats remain inactive in their roost between activity patterns. Activity was measured over two complete lunar cycles and there was no indication that phase of the moon had an influence on emergence time or the numbers of bats that emerged from the roost. This data suggests that M. molossus represents an example of an aerial hawking bat whose foraging behaviour is in fact adapted to the compromise between the need to exploit highest prey availability and the need to avoid predation.

Range extension of the Millewa Skink Hemiergis millewae in the Murray-Sunset National Park, Victoria

This article reports a range extension for the critically endangered Millewa Skink Hemiergis millewae in Victoria. An individual H. millewae was found approximately 85 km east of its former known range in mature mallee vegetation, near the eastern edge of the Murray-Sunset National Park on 27 March 2007. Site characteristics are described, and a list of other reptile species found at the same site is provided. Further research into the habitat associations and distribution of H. millewae is recommended in order to guide the management of this species.

Orçamento base zero e "sunset review": experiências dos Estados de São Paulo e do Texas

Analisa o problema de controle na administração púb1ica brasileira. O uso do Orçamento Base Zero & comparado nos governos Estaduais de são Paulo e Texas. Aborda os conceitos do instrumento de "Sunset Review" e problemas relacionados ao controle dos órgãos do Executivo pelo Legislativo. Analisa experiências como "Sunset Review no Governo do Estado do Texas

Ann Arbor viewed from the west (Sunset Hill)

Man wearing top hat standing by a rail fence on hill overlooking Ann Arbor, Michigan (Daybook, image #23)

A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Sunset

Joseph Wright; 3 ft. 4 in.x 4 ft. 2 in.; oil on canvas

Sunset's vegetable garden book /

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