The provision of nest-boxes is widely used as a conservation intervention to increase the
availability of cavities for hole-nesting birds, particularly in managed forests, but it is …

Biological invasions are typically framed as non-native species impacting the populations of
native species or ecosystems. However, in a changing world, taxonomically similar native …

The creation of supplementary habitats that effectively mimic the physical and thermal
characteristics of natural tree hollows should be a key priority for landscape restoration and …

Hundreds of species rely on tree-hollows for shelter and breeding, however land-clearing
has reduced their availability worldwide. While nest-boxes are deployed extensively in …

Tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) that roost in subterranean hibernacula have
experienced precipitous declines from white-nose syndrome (WNS); however, understudied …

Studies of species' responses to microclimatic conditions have increased our understanding
of their habitat requirements and possible responses to climate warming. However, little is …

Environmental temperatures play a vital role in the physiological and behavioral activity of
ectotherms. Behavioral thermoregulation allows animals to modify their body temperature to …

Fission–fusion dynamics appear common among temperate bats where females form roost
groups that change in size and composition, as females switch roosts almost daily. One …

The microclimate of potential roost-sites is likely to be a crucial determinant in the optimal
roost-site selection of endotherms, in particular during the winter season of temperate zones …

Mean air temperatures and the frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events
such as heatwaves are increasing due to climate change. Nest boxes experience more …