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ArticleGlobal ecology and conservation2026

Limestone karst ecology and anthropogenic activities associated with cave-dwelling bats of Southern Shan State, Myanmar.

Moe Moe Aung, Thura Soe Min Htike, Nang Phyu Phwe, Ohnmar Aung, Pyae Phyo Aung, Win Mar Yae, Sa Myo Zaw, Kyaw Naing Oo, Thae Hsu Wai, Hein Htet Aung and 8 more

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Moe Moe AungNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Thura Soe Min HtikeNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Nang Phyu PhweNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Ohnmar AungInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Pyae Phyo AungNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Win Mar YaeNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Sa Myo ZawNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Kyaw Naing OoNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Thae Hsu WaiNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Hein Htet AungNature Conservation Society - Myanmar, Parami Condo, U Thin Pe Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon 11051, Myanmar.
Yingying X G WangInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Olivia CordsInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Rebekah C KadingColorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Michael BootsDepartment of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Hanna EhrlichInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Nicole R GardnerInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Christine K JohnsonInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Tierra Smiley EvansInstitute for Pandemic Insights, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.

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Investigation of sarbecovirus exposure patterns and development of pan-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody responses in high-risk cohorts in MyanmarR21AI175905 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · PI EVANS, TIERRA SMILEY · 2023 to 2024
$420k
NIAID NIH HHS R21 AI175905
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Abstract

Limestone cave systems constitute an important ecological niche supporting numerous bat species in Southeast Asia, with Myanmar, having a particular high number of understudied caves. Investigating the natural and anthropogenic ecological drivers that influence higher densities and species diversity of bats co-roosting in these natural caverns is therefore vital for identifying regions of heightened conservation need. We examine characteristics of limestone caves and alternative sites of bat congregation/roosting associated with cave-dwelling bat abundance at 41 sites in Pinlaung Township, Southern Shan State, Myanmar. The characteristics evaluated included cave surface area and complexity, microclimate conditions, seasonality, and a modified biotic vulnerability (BV) index. Larger caves and caves with warmer temperatures were significantly more likely to support higher total numbers of bats. Further distance from the road was also associated with higher bat abundance; as the distance increased, human disturbance decreased, resulting in larger bat populations. The majority (63.2 %) of caves were classified as moderately vulnerable (BV class B), 18.4 % highly vulnerable (BV class A), and 18.4 % vulnerable (BV class C), indicating that environmental protections are essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability of cave-dwelling bat habitat within limestone karsts. Most cave sites evaluated faced multiple threats to bat populations, including bat hunting, guano harvesting, and cave development, which are known threats to cave-dwelling bats in other parts of Southeast Asia. This study identifies Southern Shan State, Myanmar as a critical habitat for limestone karst cave-dwelling bat species habitat that is in urgent need of conservation.

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Cave-dwelling batsCave microclimateHuman Disturbance IndexLimestone karst

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