Vol. 2 No. 1 (2011)
On this occasion the picture on the cover corresponds to the pallid desert bat (Antrozous pallidus). This species is widely distributed across the deserts of North America (western United States to northern Mexico). It is a large-sized bat characterized by prominent and pale ears, with no fleshy structures in the rostrum, and with odor secretion glands close to the nose. It is considered as opportunistic species, although it feeds primarily on insects. Individuals form maternity colonies and can occupy different habitats for shelter. It is not considered under any protection category in NOM-059 (Photograph taken by Sergio Ticul Alvarez Castaneda).
Published:
2011-04-30
