<<

Chiroptera Conservation and

Information Network of CCINSA

(, , Bhutan, , Maldives, Nepal, , and )

Zoo Outreach Organization, ZOO Conservation Planning Specialist Group, South Asia DDIIRREECCTTOORRYY

Chiroptera Conservation and Information Network of South Asia - CCINSA (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

Layout and Compiled by Latha G. Ravikumar, S. Radhika, G. Arul Jagadish and K. Geetha

Edited by R. Marimuthu and B.A. Daniel

Sponsored by Chester Zoo; Conservation Planning Specialist Group and IUCN SSC Specialist Group

Produced by Zoo Outreach Organization Conservation Planning Specialist Group, South Asia

July 2021 (Fifteenth electronic publication)

Zoo Outreach Organization and CPSG, South Asia 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti 641035, , India Phone: +91 9385339862 & 9385339863 Email: [email protected] www.zooreach.org & www.zoosprint.zooreach.org

CCINSA Office bearers and advisors:

Scientific Chair Sripathi Kandula, Reader, Kamaraj University Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Convenor Sally Walker, Founder/Director, Zoo Outreach Organization Email: [email protected]

Immediate past scientific Chair (1999-2004) Marimuthu G., Professor and Head, Madurai Kamaraj University Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Red list Advisor Sanjay Molur, Executive Director, Zoo Outreach Organization Email: [email protected]

External Advisors Paul Racey, Co-Chair, IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group, Email: [email protected] Rodrigo Medellin, Professor, UNAM, Mexico, Email: [email protected] Antony Hutson, Red List Authority Focal Point, Email: [email protected] Shahroukh Mistry, Professor, Butte College, USA , Email: [email protected] Thomas Kunz, Professor and Director, Boston University, USA, Email: [email protected] Merlin Tuttle, Founder & President Emeritus, Bat Conservation International, Email: [email protected]

OOBBJJEECCTTIIVVEESS OOFF CCCCIINNSSAA

• Encourage and promote the study of (Volant [flying] ) of South Asia, by organizing and running a network of all specialists, providing them useful services.

• Maintain a checklist and database – as complete and correct as possible – of bats of South Asia providing local, national and regional information to be shared with important national and international agencies and organizations.

• Catalyse, organize, conduct and follow-up conservation assessment and other workshops and training exercises for bat specialists of South Asia and public education projects as appropriate, nationally or regionally.

• Follow up such workshops with recommendations to local, state, national and regional wildlife authorities for protection of threatened species of bats and promotion of further studies of Data Deficient species (ongoing but much needs to be done).

• Undertake a set of specific “tasks” utilizing the information from the 1997 BCPP Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) workshop and the 2000 Chiroptera CAMP workshop to further enhance our knowledge of bat status in South Asia.

• Research and disseminate information about funding sources for field surveys.

• Bring out a newsletter of current bat conservation, research, education news (several issues have been brought out and can be found on our website http://www.zooreach.org).

• Prepare a Directory of bat specialists of South Asia for distribution to all network members.

• Prepare educational materials on bats at different levels on for conveying to policy makers, politicians, and the public – all ages and languages.

• Involve researchers in public education on bats by providing printed material and guidelines.

CCOONNTTEENNTTSS

Objectives 4

Members list Alphabetical name list 6 Country-wise name list 9

Biodata of CCINSA members Afghanistan 12 Bangladesh 14 Bhutan 20 India 23 Nepal 68 Pakistan 79 Sri Lanka 85 Members from other Region 92 External advisors 95

List of projects: completed and ongoing projects by CCINSA members 98 List of Publications 107 Member’s email ID 128 List of Institutions and Organisations involved in the network 133 CCINSA membership form 137

NOTE Many members did not get back to us with updated information. Please check your entry and if it has mistakes, please send corrections to . This is the only way we can keep the Directory up to date. No printed versions are available with us.

NETWORK SPONSORED BY

CHESTER ZOO, CONSERVATION PLANNING SPECIALIST GROUP AND IUCN SSC BAT SPECIALIST GROUP CCINSA Network thanks its donors and sponsors of the network and its various activities.

Alphabetical name list ofAlphabetical name list of CCINSA membersCCINSA members

Chiroptera Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka))) AAllpphhaabbeettiiccaall nnaammee lliisstt ooff CCCCIINNSSAA mmeemmbbeerrss

A Dhandapany, P.S. Karki, L. Acharya, P.R. Digana, P.M.C.B. Karthik, T. Adhikari, H. Dookia, S. Karuppudurai, T. Adhikari, N. Dorji, D. Kataria, P.S. Akhtar, N. Dovih, D.P. Khadka, A. Alam, S.M.I. Dutta, H. Khan, A. Ali, A. Dutta, S. Khan, M.M.H. Aneesh, K.S. Khan, Md. Asif E Anika, J.S. Khan, Md. Ayaz Elangovan, V. Aparna, S. Khan, Md. Israr Archana, B. G Khan, Md. Niaz Ariyarathna, S.C. Gaikwad, C.M. Khan, S.A. Aryal, A. Ganesh, T. Khanal, S. Aryal, K.C. Ganeshan, M.P.A. Khanal, Y. Asela, M.D.C. Ganjure, R.M. Khatiwada, A.P. Aul, B. Garu, U. Khatri, M.B Aziz, M.A. Ghimire, B.C. Koju, N.P. Ghimire, R. Koli, G.H. B Ghimire, S. Koli, V.K. Bagley, F. Ghosh, M.K. Korad, V.S. Balasingh, J. Goonatilake, M. Krishna, M. Bansode, A.G. Govindan. V.P. Kumar, A.S. Baral, H.S. Kumar, D. Baral, N. H Kumar, K.N. Barolia, S.K. Habibi, K. Kumara, K.M.S.A.S. Baruah, C. Hasanuzzaman, K. Kumarasamy, P. Basistha, S.K. Hassan, M.M. Kunz, T.H. Basnet, K.B. Honnappa, V. Kupwade, V.A. Bates, P.J.J. Hussain, S. Kusuminda, T.G.T. Bhandarkar, S.V. Hutson, A.M. Bhardwaj, C.S. L I Bhat, H.R. Lhendup, U Idnan, M. Bhattacharyya, T.P. Lily, D. Immanuel, J.K. Bhatti, R.Z. Limbu, T. Irulan, A. Bista, M. Isaac, S.S. M Biswas, J. Islam, F.M.S. Madala, M.F. Bohra, D.L. Islam, K.M.F. Madhavan, A. C Islam, N. Mahalia, D. Chakma, S. Islam, S. Mahfuz, S.M.K. Chakraborty, S. Iyer, L.S. Mahmood, S. Chakravarthy, A.K. Majumdar, K. J Chakravarty, R.A. Malikyar, G.M. Javid, A. Chaudhary, B.P. Mallik, A.K. Jayasuriya, A.L. Chaudhary, G. Manandhar, P.P. Jeyapraba, L. Chavhan, P.R. Manimozhi, A. Joshi, D.S. Chowdhury, M.A.W. Marimuthu, G. Joy, T.K. Marimuthu, R. D K Maruthupandian, J. Dahal, S. Kabir, K.A. Masood, J. Daniel, B.A. Kafle, G. Mathai, J. David, P. Kalaichelvan, T. Mathur, P. Debata, S. Kandula, S. Mathur, S.L. Dendup, T. Kantwa, S.M. Mathur, V. Devkar, R.V. Kaphle, R.

Meenakshi, B. Raghuram, H. Sitoula, B.K. Mishra, R. Rahman, M.H. Sophia, E. Mistry, S. Raj, D.A. Sreepada, K.S. Mohan, K.C. Raja, N.A. Srinivasulu, B. Molur, P. Rajan, K.E. Srinivasulu, C. Molur, S. Rajchal, R. Subbulakshmi, C. Moore, A. Raman, R. Subedi, R. Muni, M. Raman, S. Subedi, T.R. Muthuandavan, L. Ramanathan, P. Sudhakaran, M.R. Ramanujam, K. Sunny, R. N Ramesh, T. Swamidoss, D.P. Nadeem, M.S. Ranabhat, N.B. Nagulu, V. T Randeniya, P.V. Nair, N.G. Tak, J.R. Ratnayake-Perera, D. Nakarmi, A.P. Talmale, S.S. Reginald, L.J. Nameer, P.O. Thabah, A. Reza, A.H.M.A Nathan, P.T. Thakur, S.S. Rout, M. Nathar, K. Thapa, A. Ruback, P.A. Neupane, H. Thapa, S.B. Nighat, S. S Tharmarajan, R. Noble, A. Sadasivan, K. Thilakarathna, W.K.N. Noureen, S. Saha, S.S. Thiyagesan, K. Sahoo, S.K. Tiple, A.D. P Saikia, U.K. Tshewang, G Padmanabhan, P. Sakthi, V.S. Tuttle, M. Palei, H.S. Salim, M. Paliwal, G.T. V Samarawickrama, V.A.M.P.K. Panneerselvam, V. Vanitharani, J. Sampath, D.C. Panwar, K. Vanlalnghaka, C. Sarker, G.C. Parasharya, B.M. Vantipalli, V. Sarker, S.U. Parves, N. Varu, S.N. Sathasivam, K. Patel, P.K. Vattakaven, J. Selvarathinam, T. Paul, R. Verma, B.K. Senacha, K.R. Paul, S.K. Vidyaratne, V.K.M. Seneviratne, S.S. Pendharkar, A.P. Senewirathne, S.H.S. W Perera, G.N.D. Senthilkumar, K. Wadatkar, J.S. Perera, S.J. Shahbaz, M. Walker, S. Perumalsamy, K. Shaikat, A.H. Walsh, A. Phukan, D. Shailesh, P.D. Wangchuk, T. Phuntsho Sharma, B.B. Wangdi, S. Phuyal, S.P. Sharma, M. Wangyal, J.T. Picot, M. Sharma, S.K. Weerarathna, P.D. Pieris, M.W.V. Shekhawat, D.S. Wenju, R. Pillai, K.G.M. Shihan, T.R. Wijesinghe, T.P.R.S. Pokharel, K.P. Shrestha, A. Wimalarathna, A.C.J. Pope, B. Shrestha, G. Porob, P.C. Y Shrestha, T. Prabhukhanolkar, R.D. Yapa, W.B. Shrestha, T.K. Pradhan, M.S. Yardi, K.D. Shrotriya, S. Prakash, A.A. Sial, N. Z Prasanna, N. Sigdel, P. Zafar, S. Priya, Y.S. Siliwal, M. Purohit, A.K. Singaravelan, N. Pushparani, A.E. Singh, A. R Singh, P. Racey, P. Sinha, S.K. Radha, V.N. Sinha, Y.P.

Country-wise name list

Afghanistan Bhandarkar, S.V Lily, D. Habibi, K. Bhardwaj, C.S. Madala, M.F. Malikyar, G.M. Bhat, H.R. Madhavan, A. Bhattacharyya, T.P. Mahalia, D. Bangladesh Biswas, J. Majumdar, K. Alam, S.M.I. Bohra, D.L. Mallik, A.K. Aziz, M.A. Chakraborty, S. Manimozhi, A. Chakma, S. Chakravarthy, A.K. Marimuthu, G. Chowdhury, M.A.W. Chakravarty, R.A. Marimuthu, R. Dutta, S. Chavhan, P.R. Maruthupandian, J. Hasanuzzaman, K. Daniel, B.A. Mathai, J. Islam, F.M.S. David, P. Mathur, P. Islam, K.M.F Debata, S. Mathur, S.L. Islam, N. Devkar, R.V. Mathur, V. Islam, S. Dhandapany, P.S. Meenakshi, B. Kabir, K.A. Dookia, S. Mishra, R. Khan, M.M.H. Dovih, D.P. Molur, P. Khan, S.A. Dutta, H. Molur, S. Mahfuz, S.M.K. Elangovan, V. Muni, M. Mahmood, S. Gaikwad, C.M. Muthuandavan, L. Parves, N. Ganesh, T. Nagulu, V. Rahman, M.H. Ganjure, R.M.å Nair, N.G. Reza, A.H.M.A. Garu, U. Nameer, P.O. Sarker, G.C. Ghosh, M.K. Nathan, P.T. Sarker, S.U. Govindan, V.P. Nathar, K. Shaikat, A.H. Honnappa, V. Noble, A. Shihan, T.R. Hussain, S. Padmanabhan, P. Immanuel, J.K. Palei, H.S. Bhutan Irulan, A. Paliwal, G.T. Dendup, T. Isaac, S.S. Panneerselvam, V. Dorji, D. Iyer, L.S. Panwar, K. Lhendup, U. Jeyapraba, L. Parasharya, B.M. Phuntsho Joshi, D.S. Patel, P.K. Tshewang, G Joy, T.K. Paul, R. Wangchuk, T. Kalaichelvan, T Paul, S.K. Wangdi, S. Kandula, S. Pendharkar, A.P. Wangyal, J.T. Kantwa, S.M. Perumalsamy, K. Karthik, T. Phukan, D. India Karuppudurai, T. Pillai, K.G.M. Ali, A. Kataria, P.S. Porob, P.C. Aneesh, K.S. Khatri, M.B. Prabhukhanolkar, R.D. Anika, J.S. Koli, G.H. Pradhan, M.S. Aparna, S. Koli, V.K. Prakash, A.A. Archana, B. Korad, V.S. Prasanna, N. Aul, B. Krishna, M. Priya, Y.S. Balasingh, J. Kumar, D. Purohit, A.K. Bansode, A.G. Kumar, N.K. Pushparani, A.E. Barolia, S.K. Kumar, S.A. Radha, V.N. Baruah, C. Kumarasamy, P. Raghuram, H. Basistha, S.K. Kupwade, V.A. Raj, D.A.

Rajan, K.E Yardi, K.D. Khan, A. Raman, R. Khan, Md. Asif Raman, S. Nepal Khan, Md. Ayaz Ramanathan, P. Acharya, P.R. Khan, Md. Israr Ramanujam, K. Adhikari, H. Khan, Md. Niaz Ramesh, T. Adhikari, N. Masood, J. Reginald, L.J. Aryal, A. Nadeem, M.S. Rout, M. Aryal, K.C. Nighat, S. Sadasivan, K. Baral, H.S. Noureen, S. Saha, S.S. Baral, N. Raja, N.A. Sahoo, S.K. Basnet, K.B. Salim, M. Saikia, U.K. Bista, M. Shahbaz, M. Sakthi, V.S. Chaudhary, B.P. Sial, N. Sampath, D.C. Chaudhary, G. Zafar, S.

Sathasivam, K. Dahal, S. Selvarathinam, T. Ghimire, B.C. Sri Lanka Senacha, K.R. Ghimire, R. Ariyarathna, S.C. Senthilkumar, K. Ghimire, S. Asela, M.D.C. Shailesh, P.D. Kafle, G. Digana, P.M.C.B. Sharma, B.B. Kaphle, R. Ganeshan, M. Sharma, M. Karki, L. Goonatilake, M.P.A. Sharma, S.K. Khadka, A. Jayasuriya, A.L. Shekhawat, D.S. Khanal, S. Kumara, K.M.S.A.S. Shrotriya, S. Khanal, Y. Kusuminda, T.G.T. Siliwal, M. Khatiwada, A.P. Perera, G.N.D. Singaravelan, N. Koju, N.P. Perera, S.J. Singh, A. Limbu, T. Pieris, M.W.V. Singh, P. Manandhar, P.P. Randeniya, P.V. Sinha, S.K. Mohan, K.C. Ratnayake-Perera, D. Sinha, Y.P. Nakarmi, A.P. Samarawickrama, V.A.M.P.K. Sophia, E. Neupane, H. Seneviratne, S.S. Sreepada, K.S. Phuyal, S.P. Senewirathne, S.H.S. Srinivasulu, B. Pokharel, K.P. Thilakarathna, W.K.N. Srinivasulu, C. Rajchal, R. Vidyaratne, V.K.M. Subbulakshmi, C. Ranabhat, N.B. Weerarathna, P.D. Sudhakaran, M.R. Shrestha, A. Wijesinghe, T.P.R.S. Sunny, R. Shrestha, G. Wimalarathna, A.C.J. Shrestha, T. Yapa, W.B. Swamidoss, D.P. Tak, J.R. Shrestha, T.K. Members-Other region Talmale, S.S. Sigdel, P. Bagley, F. Thabah, A. Sitoula, B.K. Bates, P.J.J. Thakur, S.S. Subedi, R. Moore, A. Tharmarajan, R. Subedi, T.R. Picot, M. Thiyagesan, K. Thapa, A. Pope, B. Tiple, A.D. Thapa, S.B. Ruback, P.A. Vanitharani, J. Wenju, R. Walsh, A. Vanlalnghaka, C. Vantipalli, V. Pakistan Akhtar, N. External Advisors Varu, S.N. Hutson, A.M. Vattakaven, J. Bhatti, R.Z. Hassan, M.M. Kunz, T.H. Verma, B.K. Mistry, S. Wadatkar, J.S. Idnan, M. Javid, A. Racey, P. Walker, S. Tuttle, M.

BioBio--datadata CCINSA membersCCINSA members

Chiroptera Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) AAFGHANISTANFGHANISTAN

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

2 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 34 species of bats in AFGHANISTAN H Habibi, Kushal M Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Consultant Address: 12113, Shining Star Lane Clarksville MD 21029, USA (Afghan but lives in USA) Phone: 1-443-535-0480 E-mail: [email protected] M Malikyar, Ghulam Md. M Technical Advisor Address: Save the Environment - Afghanistan (SEA) 172/2, H #2, Technigu Street, Karte 4, P. Box 5302 Kabul, Afghanisthan Phone: 93-70-202719 E-mail: [email protected]

BBANGLADESHANGLADESH

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

21 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 34 species of bats in BANGLADESH BANGLADESH A Alam, Shayer Mahmood Ibney M Student Address: C/o. Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam, Prof. Dept. of Zoology, University of Dhaka Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-8618327, 9672815, Mobile: 880-11840499 E-mail: [email protected] Date joined: Aug-03 Aziz, Mohammad Abdul (25 Jan 1978) M Assistant Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh Residence: C-24, Mir Mosharraf Hossain Hall Quarter Jahangirnagar Univ., Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-7791045-51 (Ext. 1329), Mobile: 880-1716256193 Fax: 880-2-7791052 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: , Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Mammals of Bangaldesh; Detailed study on distribution and population dynamics of Flying Fox in Bangladesh; Link between bats and zoonotic disease transmission. Special interest: giganteus, sphinx, Iyra including all other species of Bangladesh. Publications: Articles: 2. Date joined: Jun-08 C Chakma, Suprio (14 Apr 1976) M Research Assistant Address: Encyclopedia of Flora & Fauna Project, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh 5, Old Secretary Road, Nimtali, Ramna Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Phone: 880-31-652321, Mobile: 880-1819606087 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Amphibian, Aquatic mammals, Primates, any wildlife species including Chiroptera. Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Wahed (12 Jul 1979) M Researcher Address: Dept. of Zoology, University of Chittagong Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh Phone: 880-31-716558 Ext. 4381, Mobile: 880-1717148149 Email: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, "Mammalian diversity and human impact on mammals and natural resources in Chittagong University campus area" Dec 03-Nov 04, Under the supervision of Dr. M. Farid Ahsan. Research & Spl. Interest: Systematic analysis and population dynamics of bats. Special interest: to continue further study on Pteropus giganteus and Cynopterus sphinx. Projects: Study on parasite of Pteropus giganteus 03; Cynopterus sphinx Chittagong University Dec 03 - Nov 04. Other Details: Informal sightings: Feeding behaviour of Pteropus giganteus and Cynopterus sphinx. I am interested to continue my study on population dynamics and human impact on bats. Date joined: Mar-05 D Dutta, Subir (1 Jan 1979) M Student Address: Jahangirnagar University Room No: 449/A, Shaheed Salam-Barkat Hall, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh Residence: C/o Mr. Sudhir Kumar Dutta, Dutta Biponi (Thana Rd) P.S.: Katwali, Dist. Faridpur 7800, Bangladesh Phone: 880-172-754696

Research & Spl. Interest: Distribution, conservation, feeding and breeding behaviour of bats.

H Hasanuzzaman, Kazi (1 Jan 1978) M Student Address: Dept. of Zoology, University of Dhaka Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Phone: 880-172701136

Research & Spl. Interest: Some ecological aspects of Pteropus giganteus.

I Islam, Feroz Md. Shafiqul (13 Feb 1956) M President Address: Crown Prince Private Management Endangered Wildlife Breeding & Conservation Centre P.B. No: 47087, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Bangladesh but lives in UAE) E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Cynopterus sphinx. Projects: Captive management of bats (Pteropus giganteus) –17.04.2000. Captive bats maintained: Pteropus giganteus (3) in Dhaka Zoo. Date joined: Jul-03

Islam, K.M. Fakhrul (1 Jan 1990) M Student Address: Chitagong Veterinary and Sciences University Khulshi, Chittagong Phone: Mobile: 01675440517 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Diseases and Education Research & Spl. Interest: Bat Biology and Conservation Other Details: Other Information: I am happy to be a conservationist and i feel much love to wildlife and about bat after training of Bat Research Techniques and Conservation. It was really an awesome training for us. Date joined: Oct-14

Islam, Nurul (24 Nov 1989) M Student Address: Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Khulshi, Chittagong Residence: Room no: 208, Boys Hall, Chittagong Vet. & Animal Science Univ., Jakir Hossain Road, Khulshi, Chittagong 4202 Phone: 880-31659693, Res: 880-1911101309, Mobile: 8801675232312 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education. Date joined: Jan-12

K Kabir, Kazi Ahmed (31 Dec 1980) M Project Director Address: Bangladesh Human Rights and Resources Development Society H# 7/9, Block #B, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-8100267, Mobile: 880-171-029808 E-mail: [email protected]

Date joined: Aug-03 Khan, Md. Monirul Hasan (16 Aug 1974) M Service Address: IUCN-Bangladesh Country Office House No: 11, Road 138, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Residence: House No. 109, West Ahurtakur, Tangail 1900, Bangaldesh Phone: 880-2-9890395, 9890423 Fax: 880-2-9892854 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Conservation, ecology and taxonomy of threatened wildlife. Special Interest: , Elephant, Primates, Birds and Frogs. Projects: Red Book of threatened of Bangladesh, June 1998 to date. Community based wetland resource Mgmt., Sunamganj, Manikganj & Gopalganj Dist., Jan to date. Delineation of bio-ecological zones of Bangladesh, Jan 2000 to date. Other Details: Bats are comparatively safe in Bangladesh. However, a large number of bats die hanging from electric lines. Some people believe that the meat of bats act as a medicine for night-blindness, asthma, hysteria, etc. So, some of the flying foxes (Pteropus giganteus) are killed and eaten. Date joined: Jul-00 Khan, Shahneaz Ali (1 Jan 1980) M University Teacher and Researcher Address: Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Khulshi, Chittagong 4202 Phone: 880-31-659492, Mobile: 880-1190476563 Fax: 880-31-659620 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Diseases, Photography, Education. Research &Spl. Interest: Fruit bat. Date joined: Mar-12 M Mahfuz, S.M. Khaled (1 Dec 1982) M Research Assistant Address: 15/10, Modhubay, Mogbazzar, 3rd Floor Dhaka 1217, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-9358239 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecological Anthropology “Peoples attitude to bat and its conservation and negative development”. Special Interest: Flying fox (Fruit bat), Bengal Tiger Publications: None on Bats. Other Details: Informal sightings: Flying fox. Date joined: Mar-05 Mahmood, Shahriar M Student Address: University of Dhaka C/o. Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam, Prof, Dept. of Zoology Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-8618327, 9672815, Mobile: 880-11840499 E-mail: [email protected] Date joined: Aug-03 P Parves, Nadim (10 Jan 1992) M Student Address: Department of Zoology, Jagannath University 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka1100, Bangladesh Phone: Mobile: 880-1677733858 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography Research & Spl. Interest: Diversity of bats in Bangladesh, a complete list with morphological study, Ecological role of insectivorous bats, Conservation of threatened bats in Bangladesh, harvesting from bats. Projects: Diversity of bats in Bangladesh, a complete list with morphological study, Bangladesh. Ecological role of insectivorous bats, Bangladesh. Conservation of threatened bats in Bangladesh, Bangladesh. Guano harvesting from bats, Bangladesh. Minimizing negative impacts of Bats, Bangladesh. Education programme for mass people to minimize spreading of virus from bats, Bangladesh. Other Details: Other Information: I am very curious and eager to study on chiropteran diversity and their conservation in Bangladesh. It is a neglected field of study in Bangladesh and need to get concern immediately. In Bangladesh only education and training programs are going on. We hope to start field level conservation of bats, study their ecology, updating checklist and to develop a network to conserve them. Though we do not possess available (almost no) instrumental support and funding, we are trying our best. It is still a neglected field and we have limited research activity but we are trying to boost up. Date joined: Mar-15 R Rahman, Md Hasibur (29 Dec 1979) M Student Address: C/o. Dr. M.M. Feeroz, Associate Prof. Dept. of Zoology Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh Phone: 880-172047115, Mobile: 880-011873906

Research & Spl. Interest: Survey of bats of Northeast regions of Bangladesh. Other Details: Informal sightings: Sighted Pipistrellus species and Pteropus giganteus informally. Date joined: Aug-03 Reza, A.H.M. Ali (1 May 1976) M Address: Texas Tech University Box 42125, 2500 Broadway Lubbock TX 79409, USA (Bangladesh but lives in USA) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: All mammals especially carnivores and flying mammals. Projects: I have intended to conduct a field research on the diversity of Chiroptera fauna in Bangladesh after completion of the Chiroptera Field Techniques Training Workshop organized by ZOO, India - Species diversity and some aspects of ecology of Chiroptera fauna of JU campus, Bangladesh, July 2003-June 04. I have studied all Chiropteran species preserved in the museum of the Dept. of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Taxonomy, 2000-2002. Publications: Articles: 1. Date joined: Aug-03 S Sarker, Goutam Chandra (12 Oct 1980) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Biology, Dhaka City College Road-2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh Residence: 134, Cresent Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh Phone: 880-28610294 Extn: 126, Mobile: 01716895694 Fax: 880-29675529 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Genetics and Ecology of bats. Special interest is Short nosed Fruit bat ( leschenaulti). Projects: I am intented to conduct field research on the diversity of Chiropteran fauna within Dhaka city and around its suburbs. Sarker, Sohrab Uddin (1 Mar 1937) M Professor (Supernumerary) Address: Dept. of Zoology, University of Dhaka Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-9661900 Ext. 7607, Res: 880-2-8963315, 8611023, Mobile: 017200563960 Fax: 880-2-8615583 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Shaikat, Amir Hossan (19 Feb 1986) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Khulshi, Chittagong Phone: 880-1717188344, Mobile: 880-1717188344 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education, Other-Conservation. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, Conservation education, Endocrine signaling. Date joined: Feb-12 Shihan, Tahsinur Rahman (31 Dec 1990) M Junoir Researcher Address: Dept. of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University Savar, Dhaka 1342 Residence: Belgachi Eidgahpara, Post and District- Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh Phone: Mobile: +8801729870487, +8801936921933 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research &Spl. Interest: Diversity, Behaviour and Ecology of Mammals. Special Interest-Mammals and Herpetofauna Date joined: Feb-14 BBHUTANHUTAN

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

7 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 9 species of bats in BHUTAN BHUTAN D Dendup, Tashi (19 Nov1984) M Biologist Address: Wangdue Forest Division, Lobesa Post Box No: 1265, Dept. of Forests & Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Lobesa, Bhutan Phone: 975-2-376008, Res: 77728404, Mobile: 975-17728404 Fax: 975-2-376027 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit bats and Rodentia Date joined: Sep-09 L Lhendup, Ugyen (01-Jan-1985) M Student Address: College of Natural Resources Lobesa, Thimphu OR: RNR-EC, Toetsho, Tashi yangtse, Bhutan Phone: Mobile: 975-17675103 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography Research & Spl. Interest: Interested to study chiroptera diversity, behaviour, ecology and photography Date joined:Oct-15 P Phuntsho (11-Nov-1984) M Forest Ranger Address: Department of Forest and Park Services, Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary Phongmey, Trashigang Residence: Nabesa, Nahi, Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan Phone: Mobile: 975-17514889 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography Research & Spl. Interest: I am interested in doing mapping and ecology of bats. Apart from this, I am interested in doing crab study, macroinvertebrate survey, and some flora. Date joined:Nov-15 T Tshewang, Gyem (15 Jan 1987) M Student Address: Dept. of Forestry Science, College of Natural Resources Lobesa, Punakhag District Phone: Mobile: 975 - 17993938 Fax: 975-2376254 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology, Disease, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Currently no comprehensive studies about bats in Bhutan. Interested to study the bats diversity in Bhutan, habitat assessment and anthropological affects on bats habitat. Projects: Bats disturbution, diversity, habitat, ecological significanes and awareness/education program of Bhutan Date joined: May-15 W Wangchuk, Tandin (15 Jun 1985) M Student Address: Dept. of Forestry Science, College of Natural Resources Lobesa, Thimphu OR: RNR-EC, Bartsham, Dzongkhag Administration, Trashigang, Bhutan Phone: Mobile: 975-17887202 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Want to do research either in diversity, behaviour and ecology Date joined: Oct-15 Wangdi, Sonam (7 Jan 1980) M Section Head, Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Section Address: Nature Conservation Division Dept. of Forest and Park Services, Royal Govt. of Bhutan P.B. 130, Thimphu, Bhutan Phone: 975-2-325042, Mobile: 975-17110006 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Date joined: Sep-09 Wangyal, Jigme Tshelthrim (4 Apr 1975) M District Forest Officer / Researcher Address: District Administration Trashigang, Bhutan Phone: 975-4521227, Res: 975-4521364, Mobile: 975-17691215 Fax: 975-4521364 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Captive Breeding Research & Spl. Interest: Megachiropteras Date joined: Sep-09 IINDIANDIA

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

162 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 114 species of bats in INDIA INDIA A Ali, Azad (1 Mar 1975) M Address: Dept. of Zoology, B.N. College Dhubri 783 324, Assam OR General Secretary, Biodiversity Assessment Troop 1 Bat House, B.N. College Road (W), Dhubri P.O., Bidyapara 783 324, Assam Phone: Res: 91-361-2451155 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Ecobiology of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus" Brunnich, 1782 of Assam. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, behaviour, taxonomy, conservation through public education and awareness camps, distribution and status of bats of NE-India; Megachiroptera – Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx, P. vampyrus; Microchiroptera – Hipposideros spp., Megaderma lyra, Projects: Studies on the fruit bat population status and distribution in Greater Guwahati,( Kamrup district, Nalbari district, Barpeta district, Sonitpur district), 1996-99. A study on the ecology and behaviour of Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) at Guwahati, Kamrup Assam, 1998-99. Ecobiology of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Brunnich, 1782 of lower Brahmaputra valley of Assam (Ph.D. Thesis). Captive bats maintained: Short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx (1), Scotophilus heathii (2), Pteropus giganteus (1) Publications: Articles: 8 Other Details: Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop attended: a) Capsule course on “Micro-planning in environmental and social project through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Exercise“ from 22 to 24 November 1997, at Assam Forest School, Jalukbari, Guwahati. b) EE-Bank workshop “Biodiversity, richness & conservation Initiative in Northeast” Organised by CEE at Guwahati from 27th to 30th October 1998 (Only member representing Assam). c) UGC Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity of Northeast India; DHSK College Dibrugarh, dated 11th April 1999. d) Training programme on “Environmental education & conservation as well as skill development training “ organized by Aaranyak Nature Club (ANC) on 23rd and 24th January 1999 at Zoology Department, GU. e) Participated as a chief course staff in the “Conservation and wildlife management course (CBWM) jointly organized by Smithsonian Institution, USA and ANC, Assam, India, held in Guwahati and Tezpur from 24th November to 22nd December 1999. f) Participated in the national seminar on environmental issues and priorities organized by the Department, of Ecology, Assam University, Silchar- 788 011 and presented the paper entitled- “Food and feeding habits of Indian Flying Fox with a note on their needs of conservation”. Participated in the “Conservation Assessment and Management Plan Workshop” for South Asian Chiroptera at the Department. of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India from 21 to 25th January 2002, organized by IUCN SSC Chiroptera Specialist Group and Chiroptera Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (CCINSA). Date joined: Nov-00

Aneesh, K.S. (1 May 1987) M Assistant Professor Address: Sir Syed College Taliparamba, Kannur 670 142 Residence: Kunnapillil House, Nandyattukunnam, North Paravur P.O., Ernakulam 683 513, Kerala Phone: Mobile: 9447772537 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Tropical Ecology Date joined: Mar-16

Anika, Jadhav Shantharam (27 Aug 1979) F Researcher Address: M.S. University Quarters A-24, Jivraj Mehta Hall, Boys hostel campus, Baroda 390 002, OR AINP on Agricultural , Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand 388 110, Gujarat Phone: Res: 91-269-262298, 91-265-2789251

E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy and conservation of birds, fishes, bats, frogs, butterflies and spider Date joined: May-02

Aparna, Suvrathan (27 Feb 1982) F Student Address: National Centre for Biological Sciences, TATA Institute of Fundamental Research, UAS-GKVK Campus 560 065, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-23636421 Fax: 91-80-23636662 E-mail: [email protected]

Other Details: I would like to be involved with your organisation because of my interest in bat ecolocation mechanisms and chiropteran speciation. However, I have done not actual research on bats and my Ph.D. project is on amygdala electrophysiology. This application is a result of a project proposal on bats that I am working on as a part of examinations, I need to give in the Ph.D. program at NCBS. Although this is only interest and not experience based, doing field work in bats is something that I hope to do, even though not as part of my Ph.D. thesis. Apart from this, the conservation aims of CCINSA are something that I sympathize with and would like to be a part of. Date joined: Nov-04

Archana, B. (5 May 1985) F Student Address: # 943, Abhyudaya, 2nd Main, 11th Cross Manjunatha Temple Street, SBM Colony, Bangalore 560 050, Karnataka Phone: Res: 91-80-26693922, Mobile: 9916684430 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Education Date joined: Jul-08

Aul, Bandana (7 Oct 1978) F Mammalogist Address: Bombay Natural History Society Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, 400 001, Phone: 91-22-2282 1811, Res: 91-462-2575354 Fax: 91-22-22837615 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Bat fauna of Andaman and Nicobar islands", Guide: Dr. G. Marimuthu, Prof., Dept. of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, Madurai Kamaraj University. Research & Spl. Interest: I have been working in the Andaman & Nicobar for one and a half year and have registered with Dr. Marimuthu to further my interest in research in the bat fauna on the islands. Bats have been my interest since I started working on them and plan to carry out extensive work on the endemic species in the islands as part of my Ph.D. Also I would be interested in looking at foraging patterns and population dynamics of some endemic species like the Hipposideros diadema and Pteropus faunulus. Resource partitioning between species living together in the same roost is another important and interesting area that I would like to cover. Till date I have done a survey of the Andaman & Nicobar islands and have been able to identify 17 species in the Andaman islands and 13 in the Nicobars. This study also identified 3 new records for the Andaman and one new species for the Andaman group and 2 new records for the Nicobar group. Bat fauna of Andaman and Nicobar islands, especially endemic species. Foraging patterns and population dynamics of endemic species like Hipposideros diadema and Pteropus faunulus, resource partitioning between species living together in the same roost. Special Interest: Bats Projects: Survey of bats in Andaman and Little Nicobar islands Dec. 2001-Mar 2002. Survey of bats in Great Nicobar and Central Nicobar islands Nov. 2002-Apr 2003. Survey of bats in Little Nicobar and Car Nicobar islands Sep. 2002-Nov. 2003 Publications: Articles: 1, Tech. Report: 1 Other Details: Recently my team and me have been awarded the Bronze award by BP conservation programme for our work in the Nicobar group of islands. This will help us to document the bat fauna in the Nicobar group of islands as well as draw up the immediate conservation concerns in the area. A detail account about the award and the project can be seen on the website www.bp-conservation.com Date joined: Jul-03

B Balasingh, Johnson (15 Sep 1946) M Principal Address: St. John’s College Palayamkottai 627 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: 2G- Principal Quarters, St. John's College, Palayamkottai 627 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2572218 Fax: 91-462-2580009 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Field ethological studies on the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra in 1990 at Madurai Kamaraj University. Guide: Dr. R. Subbaraj. Research & Spl. Interest: Field ethological studies on bats. Special Interest: Megaderma lyra, Cynopterus sphinx, Cynopterus brachyotis, Rousettus leschenaulti. Projects: 1995-UGC minor research project on “Behaviour of a few species of Tropical bats” 1995-CSIR major research project on “Foraging behaviour of a frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx”. (Co- Investigator). 1997-ICFRE major research project on “Ecological studies in a thorn scrub jungle”. 2002-UGC minor project “A studies on fruit bats in relation to the welfare and economy of man”. 2001-Lubee Foundation, Florida sponsored major research project on “Behaviour of fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx in captivity". Captive bats maintained: Megaderma lyra (10), Cynopterus sphinx (50), Cynopterus brachyotis (5) and Rousettus leschenaulti (25). Publications: Articles: 17. Date joined: Apr-00

Bansode, Ahron Govindrao (9 Oct 1945) M Address: Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Phone: 91-241-2359571, Res: 2354164 Fax: 91-241-2322415 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Evolutionary relationship in Chiroptera: Biochemical analysis. Zoology Dept., University of Pune, 1985. Guide: Prof. S.P. Modak. Research & Spl. Interest: Biochemical aspects of eye-lens of bats, taxonomy, ecology and bat conservation. Special Interest: Ecological studies of cave-dwelling bat species and biodiversity of local bat species and their taxonomical studies. Projects: I am a co-investigator of the following project with Dr. Joshi : “Study of ecology and biodiversity of the Lonar Crater ecosystem”. Submitted to MOEF, New , April 1999 (Rs. 15 lakhs). Captive bats maintained: 16 bat species for 5 years during my Ph.D. research between 1980-85. I am also helping Dr. Joshi in maintaining and breeding Pipistrellus mimus colony in outdoor enclosures to study the effects of aging on circadian parameters of flight activity rhythm. Publications: Presented 14 papers in National Symposia. Other Details: I have free-hand to encourage bat conservation studies by organising symposia, group discussions, forming NGO bodies, constructing human friendly bat houses, monitoring workshops at our Mahabaleshwar Seminar Retreat and encouraging research on bat biology by offering infrastructure and basic facilities like space, outdoor animal house etc. I also want to persue the ecological and biodiversity aspects of bats in this part of Maharashtra. I have already submitted a project broadly covering this aspect. We desire to establish an NGO for bat conservation in Maharashtra, which will encourage the survey of bat species, identify threatened species, erect bat houses and make bats popular among the common people by various means. I want to exploit the manure potential of bat guano and make it popular as a biofertilizer. Date joined: Jan-01

Barolia, Sushil Kumar (14 Aug 1984) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science. M.L.S University Udaipur, Rajasthan Residence: Ward No. 21, Panchaali Phatak, Shrimadhopur, Sikar Dist. 332 715, Rajasthan Phone: Res: 01575250921, Mobile: 9983439739 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diseases, Others- Zoonotic disease Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., M L.S University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Guide: Dr. Preeti Singh Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic Disease Projects: Lake city Udaipur, Jaishamand Lake; Aan Sagar Lake, Ajmer; Chittorghar Fort Other Details: Other Information: I woud like to inform to chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: Jan-12

Baruah, Chittaranjan (28 Feb 1982) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Guwahati 781 014, Assam Phone: Mobile: 9954294080 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Education Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Not on Bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit bat species Date joined: Jul-08

Basistha, Sudip Kanta (1 Feb1974) M Researcher Address: Arunodoy Path, Christianbasti Guwahati 781 005, Assam Phone: 91-361-2221869

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, distribution and status of Bats. Special Interest: Fruit bats (Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx), Hipposideros armiger. Projects: Roosting sites of Pteropus giganteus in Assam at three districts viz. Kamrup, Nalbari & Barpeta 1996-99. Other Details: Informal sightings: During the study on roosting sites of Pteropus giganteus it was found that at least 3 to 4 roosting sites have been destroyed by the bats in last few years in Kamrup district, but no additional sites have been recorded. Where these bats have gone? Are they migrating from these areas? Date joined: Sep-99

Bhandarkar, Sudhir Venkatrao (1 Jan 1975) M Asst. Prof & Head Address: Dept. of Zoology, Manoharbhai Patel College Amgaon Road, Near ITI, Deori, Gondia Dist. 441 901, Maharashtra Residence: Near MLA House, Trimurti Nagar, Deori, Dist Gondia 441901, Maharashtra Phone: 91 7199 225110, Mobile: 09422555582, 08055613021 Fax: 91 7199 225110 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on Bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Aquatic Biology, Planktons, Benthos, Birds, Bats. Publications: Articles: 2. Other Details: Informal sightings: Other Information: Recorded 10 roosts and population ecology of Pteropus giganteus from Bhandara District of Maharashtra for MoEF, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai. Published a book 'Aranya-Dah' (ISBN 978-93-5156-800-1) based on jungle experiences and stories; More than 20 research paper published on various issues of environment; 6 papers in communication; 2 big and 1 small roost of pteropus are under study in Gondia district of Maharashtra; Monitoring biodiversity with conservation efforts; Recently MRP in Limnology sanctioned by UGC New Delhi. Date joined: Jun-14

Bhardwaj, Chander Shekhar (22 Apr 1966) M Lecturer in Zoology Address: Dyal Singh College Karnal 132 001, Haryana Phone: 91-184-2252030, Res: 2284343, Mobile: 9416733043 Fax: 91-184-2260700 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education

Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats Research & Spl. Interest: Bats, crocodile Date joined: Oct-08

Bhat, Hari Raghunath M Retired Scientist & Teacher Address: 107, Awanti Apartments, Opp. Kamala Nehru Park 122/1, Ketkar Road, Erandwana, Pune 411 004, Maharashtra Phone: 91-20-25673581

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Surveillance and ecology of bats. Special Interest: All species. Projects: Roosting ecology of Cynopterus sphinx (ongoing) Food regimen and feeding behaviour of Cynopterus sphinx Captive bats maintained: Rousettus leschenaultii, spaleaa. Publications: Articles: 2. Date joined: Nov-01

Bhattacharyya, Tarapada (4 Jan 1945) M Address: Zoological Survey of India M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053, West Bengal Residence: 1/7 A.N. Saha Road, Flat No: 6 Patipukur, Kolkata 700 048, West Bangal Phone: 91-33-24000899, Res: 25216677

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, distribution and behaviour of Chiroptera. Special Interest: Microchiroptera. Projects: Regional Chiropteran Fauna at West Bengal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh since 1980 Date joined: Jul-00

Biswas, Jayant (30 Mar 1964) M Researcher Address: National Cave Research and Protection Organisation, Central Zone Raipur 492 001, Chhattisgarh Residence: 3/40, Civil Lines, Rajatalab, Raipur 492 001, Chhattisgarh Phone: 91-771-4040071, Res: 2426571, Mobile: 09301036370 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Microchiropter, Specially cave adapted ones. Date joined: Sep-09

Bohra, Dau Lal (15 Aug 1984) M Wildlife Resercher Address: Thar Desert Ecological Society Bikaner, Rajasthan Residence: Kabberi Changanio Ki Gali, Battron Ka Chowk, Bikaner 334 001, Rajasthan Phone: Res: 91-151-2201182, Mobile: 9269544299, 9414264649 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Others. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Rhinopoma hardwickii, melanopogon, Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneri, Megaderma lyra lyra, Hipposideros and Pteropus giganteus. Captive bats maintained: 25 pregnant females of (Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari) for pre and post natal studies were conduct, they survived for 30 days only. Other Details: Other Information: a). I have surveyed 25 km2 area in Bikaner, Rajasthan and found about 130 individuals of P. giganteus on which shortly distributed. I am still working in this area. b). Study on breeding behavior of Pteropus giganteus, and Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari Date joined: Nov-10

C Chakraborty, Sujit (4 Feb 1942) M Service Address: C/o Dr. R. Chakraborty, Zoological Survey of India F.P.S. Building, 27, Road, Calcutta 700 016, West Bengal Residence: 9A-28, Sector - III, Bidhan Nagar, Calcutta 700 097, West Bengal Phone: Res: 91-33-23350300, 24000899, Mobile: 9231873104 Fax: 91-33-24006893 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, ecology. Special Interest: All species of Indian bats. Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx 50 + Publications: Articles: 3. Date joined: Jun-00

Chakravarthy, Akshay kumar (2 Oct 1955) M Prof. of Entomology Address: Dept. of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka Residence: “ALAKA” No. 7, 3rd Cross, Chowdiaha Block, R.T. Nagar, Bangalore 560 032, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-23330153 Extn.288/289, Res: 23333141, Mobile: 9342063488 Fax: 91-8232-23330422 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on Bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Bats as pests in agricultural, horticultural and plantation crops. Special Interest: Fruit Bats - Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx, Megachiropteran group, Pipistrellus ceylonicus etc. Projects: Bats as pests of crops, Hilly and coastal regions Karnataka, 1990-2000. Other Details: I would welcome a training programme/workshop on field identification of bats, their taxonomy, study and management options in situations where they become pests. Date joined: Feb-00

Chakravarty, Rohit Ashit (18 Jul 1991) M Student Address: St. Xavier College Mahapaliua Marg, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra Residence: 46, Anant Nagar, Surana Layout, Nagpur 440 013 Phone: Mobile: 9823926719 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Taphozous spp., Rhinolophus and Hipposideros (beddomei). Date joined: May-12

Chavhan, Pankaj Rasikkumar (16 Jan 1982) M Assistant Professor and Head Address: Shri Sadguru Saibaba Science College Ashti, Gadchiroli Dist.Maharashtra Residence: Krushi Nagar, Near Raliway Station, Nagbhid 441205, Maharashtra Phone: Mobile: 9421721741 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology, Captiive breeding, Photography Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Endocrine regulation of reproduction in the Emballonurid Female bat Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson). Nagpur University, Bramhapuri, 2012. Guide: Dr. Amir Dhamani, Dr. W.R. Bhandarkar. Research & Spl. Interest: Very much interest in biodiversity of bats, their roosting and colony also in diversity of birds Projects: Diversity of bats in Bramhapuri Tehasil, Ambai Numbai, Maharashtra, 2005-2013. Publications: Articles: 6. Date joined: Sep-14

D Daniel, Bexell Ayyachamy (14 Jan 1962) M Scientist Address: Zoo Outreach Organization 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore 641035 Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-9385339862 & 9385339863, Mobile: 9344830425; 9597703710 E-mail: [email protected]

Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on Bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Education, Bats and insect population. Special Interest: Insectivorous bats. Projects: Project on Bat education. Publications: Articles: 3. Date joined: Mar-99

David, Patrick (28 Dec 1975) M Project Officer Address: Nature Forever Society Shop No. 14, Thakkers Pride, Opp Siddharth Hotel, Pune-Nasik Road, Nasik 422 011, Maharashtra Phone: 0253-2411022, Res: 0452-2382409, Mob: 08144 769484, 08265999116 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Frugivory by birds and mammals in Sriharikota Island, S. India. Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in studying ecology of fruit eating animals, especially their movement patterns & resource use. Date joined: Jun-08

Debata, Subrat (23 Jun 1984) M Research Scholar Address: C/o Dr. H.K. Sahu, P.G. Dept. of Zoology, North Orissa University Sriram Chandra Vihar, Takatpur, Baripada, Mayurbhanj 757 003, Odisha Residence: At/Po-Brahmapura, Via-Banki, Cuttack 754 008, Odisha Phone: Moble: 09938617007 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Ecology, Photography, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Systematics and Biogeography of Bats in Odisha and Ecology of Short nosed fruit bat. Publications: Article: 1. Date joined: Jun-13

Devkar, Ranjitsinh Vijaysingh (6 Nov 1971) M Asst. Prof. of Zoology Address: Dept. of Zoology, Faculty of Science, M.S. University of Baroda Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat Phone: Mobile: 9825935445 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Pineal-adrenal axis and gonadal function in birds. M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 1998. Guide: Prof. A.V. Ramachandran. Research &Spl. Interest: Conservation of Microchiropterans and their habitat. Date joined:Oct-13

Dhandapany, Perundurai Subramaniam (24 Nov 1976) M Research Scholar Address: C/o Prof. Rajamanickam, Dept. of Biochemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2859116 Fax: 91-452-2859116 Date joined: Jul-01

Dookia, Sumit (15 May 1977) M Asst. Prof. Address: University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Dwarka Campus, Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075 Residence: Ecology & Rural Development Society 1-A-43, Kudi Bhagtasani Housing Board, Jodhpur 342 005, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 8860337709, 9461191165, Res: 91-1582-243077 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: My research interest is Mammalian diversity and interrelationships with plants. In future I want to work on behaviour of other mammals like bats. Special Interest: Bats of Thar desert. Other Details: I am living at the district head quarters of Rajasthan where bats are seen in abundance. Up to date no technical or scientific studies on bats have been undertaken in this area. If I can get some financial assistance, I can prepare a team to work on bat of this area. Date joined: Jun-00

Dovih, Dailu Pilot (21 Jan 1985) M Student Address: Lab-3, National Centre for Biological Sciences GKVK campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka Phone: 80-23666031 Ext. 6031, Mobile: 8147287289 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diseases, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Rodents. Date joined: May-12

Dutta, Hiren (1 Jul 1970) M Address: C/o Sri Mohan Dutta, P.O. Bharalua Tiniali Dikhowmukh, Bharalua Village, Dist-Sivasagar 785 664, Assam Phone: 91-3772-260089, 260165, Mobile: 9435226067 E-mail: [email protected] Date joined: Aug-05

E Elangovan, Vadamalai (10 Apr 1969) M Asst. Prof. Address: Dept. of Applied Animal Sciences, School of Bioscience and Biotechnology Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University Vidya Vihar, Raebareilly Road, Lucknow 226 025, Uttar Pradesh Residence: Anandhamangalam W, Kaliyappanallur PO, Porayar, Nagapattinam 609307, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-522-2993056, Res: 6573221, Mobile: 9235565647, 9451906697 Fax: 91-522-2440821 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Foraging behaviour of a frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx" in the Dept. of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Research & Spl. Interest: Foraging behaviour, conservation, sensory physiology of bats. Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx, Rousettus leschenaulti, Pteropus giganteus and few Microchiropteran bats. Projects: DST funded projects: Olfactory sensitive to food odour components in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Captive bats maintained: Yes. Cynopterus sphinx - about 10 bats. Publications: Articles: 9. Other Details: Research Experience: Senior Research Fellow, (May 1996 - March 1997) CSIR aided project entitled "Foraging behaviour of a fruit eating bat Cynopterus sphinx". The project aided to Dr. G. Marimuthu, Reader, Dept. of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University. Participated and papers presented in national symposia: Participated in the Silver Jubilee meeting of the Ethological Society of India and National Symposium of Behaviour, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University,

Raipur, , India, 28-30 Dec, 1996 & presented a paper "Foraging behaviour of the fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx". Participated in the Aqua-Terr Annual Symposium, conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India, between 27 & 28 Feb 1998 & presented a paper entitled "Sex difference in the foraging behaviour of the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx: radio-telemetry studies". Participated in the Aqua-Terr Annual Symposium, conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 18 Mar 99 & presented a paper "Folivory in the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Participated in the Aqua-Terr Annual symposium, conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 18 Mar 99 & presented a paper entitled "Diet selection and digestibility differences in the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Member of societies: Ethological Society of India (Life Member) Society for Biocontrol Advancement (Annual Member). Date joined: Jan-00

G Gaikwad, Chandrakant Mahesh (25 Feb 1979) M Environment Officer Address: A/P Nimblak, Tal-Phaltan Satara district 415 523, Maharashtra Residence: Agricultural Development Trust, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra Phone: 91-2166-2242397, Mobile: 9922414822 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Assessment of bat fauna of of Maharashtra". Research & Spl. Interest: People’s participation with Chiroptera, to rural and urban areas, with modifications with different management adaptations. Special Interest: Bats. Projects: Assessment of bat fauna and ecological studies (with taxonomical and anatomical studies) in Western Ghats of Maharashtra and Pune districts from Jan 2002. Other Details: I will arrange for lecture on bat awareness with students and habitat relationship with humans. I consider educating people is very important. Date joined: Jul-03

Ganesh, T. (20 Oct 1964) M Researcher Address: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE) Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-23530069 Fax: 91-80-23530070 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit bats. Projects: Fruit bat seasonality in rainforest, KMTR, 1993-2004; Pollination by bats, KMTR, 2000-2004. Captive bats maintained: Fulvous fruit bat–1 for a week. Other Details: Informal sightings: Cynopterus sphinx, C. brachyotis, Rousettus leschenaulti Fulvus fruit bat. Date joined: Apr-04

Ganjure, Raju Maruti M Junior Research Fellow Address: C/o. Dr. D.S. Joshi, Dept. of Zoology, Ahmednagar College Station Rd., Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Phone: 91-241-2321212 Fax: 91-241-2322415 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Field studies of fruit bats around Ahmednagar, Lonar Crater & costal area near Kalyan. I like to identify species & study their colony organisation, hierarchy, mother-infant relationship & roosting behaviour Special Interest: Frugivorous bats Rousettus rousettus and other species like P. giganticus.

Garu, Umesh (29 Oct 1983) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: C/o Mr. Rasheshyam Gaur, H No: 96, Shastri Nagar Khempura, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9829160986 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., M.L.S. Univ., Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ragini Sharma. Research &Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: Mar-12

Ghosh, Mrinal Kanti (3 Jan 1951) M Researcher Address: Zoological Survey of India M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053, West Bengal Residence: 14, Kabi Rabindra Road, P.O. Nona - Chandanpukur, Barrackpore 24-Parganas District (North) 743 102, West Bengal Phone: 91-33-24000899, Res: 25606085

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy of bats. Special Interest: Microchiropteran and Megachiropteran bats. Captive bats maintained: Yes, some Megachiropteran species. Date joined: Jul-00

Govindan, Vimalraj Padayatchiar (19 Dec 1983) M Wildlife Veterinarian Address: Residence: Plot no: 70, Fourth Street, Sridhar Nagar, Ariyankuppam, Pondicherry Phone: Mobile: 9943501561 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Captive breeding Research & Spl. Interest: Flying fox -GPS monitoring/track Captive bats maintained: Treated flying fox and fruit bat, rehabilitated and released. Date joined: Oct-15

Honnappa, Venkatesh (19 May 1955) M Associate Professor Address: S.B. Arts and KCP Science College Bijapur 586 103, Karnataka Residence: Akshobya Nilaya, Behind Ashwini Children Hospital, Blde Rd., Bijapur 586103, Karnataka Phone: 91-8352-261766, 261208, Res: 645015 Fax: 91-8352-262068 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Ecology. Research & Spl. Interest: Chiropterans-both mega and micro species around Bijapur. Projects: Biodiversity, around Bijapur; Eco relationships of bats, Bijapur Dist.; Endocrine study, Bijapur Dist. Date joined: Oct-10

Hussain, Shaik (25 Aug 1983) M Wildlife Researcher Address: Laboratory for Conservation of Endangered Species, CCMB Annexe-1, Near Attapur Ring Road, Hyderguda, Hyderbad 500 048, Andhra Pradesh Residence: H.No: 9-1-68, Mathura basthi, Kothagudem, Khamam (Dist.) 507 101, Telengana Phone: Mobile: 9949602074, 9487164796 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Bats, Primates, Birds, Invertebrate mostly Lipedoptera, Critically endangered species etc. Other Details: I would like to study the effects of climate cahange on bats in wild and urban places. Date joined: May-16

I Immanuel, Jayaraj King (30 Apr 1972) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, St. John’s College Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2572218 Fax: 91-462-2580009

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Ecology and ethological studies on the behaviour of the Indian fulvus fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti (Pteropodidae-Chiroptera)", Madurai Kamaraj Univ. Guide: Dr. J. Balasingh. Research & Spl. Interest: Food preference and roost fidelity of frugivorous bats. Special Interest: Rousettus leschenaulti - Food preference, breeding behaviour, foraging behaviour, roosting habits and roosting behaviour. Captive bats maintained: Yes. Rousettus leschenaulti-14 no’s, maintaining bats for the past one year and also Eonycteris spelaea. Publications: Articles: 2. Date joined: Apr-00

Irulan, Ammavasi (15 Apr 1981) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Applied Animal Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University Vidya Vihar, Raebareilly Road, Lucknow 226 025, Uttar Pradesh Phone: 91-522-2993056, Mobile: 989778729 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Genetics, Diseases, Education Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum roosting sites of bats in Uttar Pradesh, Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Guide: Dr. V. Elangovan Research & Spl. Interest: Megaderma Iyra, Rhinophoma hardiwickii Date joined: May-08

Isaac, Sundararaj Suthakar (10 Jan 1966) M Associate Prof. of Zoology Address: St. John’s College Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: B 27/2, Perumalpuram, Tirunelveli 627 007, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2572218, Res: 2531327, Mobile: 9442796046 Fax: 91-462-2580009 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Activity pattern, parturition and post-natal development in the Indian pygmy bat, 1995, Madurai Kamaraj University. Guide: Dr. G. Marimuthu. Research & Spl. Interest: Growth studies, food habits, reproduction in megachiroptera and microchiroptera. Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx, Cynopterus brachyotis, Pipistrellus mimus. Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx-20, Taphozous kachhensis-20, Pipistrellus mimus-5, Pipistrellus dormeri-10. Publications: Articles: 13. Date joined: Nov-00

Iyer, L. Shriranjani (28 Oct 1995) F Student Address: Residence: D-406, Green Park Apt., Sugarcane Inst. Road Seeranaickenpalayam, Coimbatore 641 007, Tamil Nadu Phone: Res: 91-422-2450041, Mobile: 9976779169 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Genetics, Behaviour, Diseases, Photography, Education. Projects: Bat education in school. Date joined: Dec-11

J Jeyapraba, L. (15 Apr 1961) F Assistant Professor Address: Sarah Tucker College Tirunelveli 627 007, Tamil Nadu Phone: Res: 91-462-2582932, Mobile: 9994032157 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Survey of Bat fauna & their role in ecosystem". Research & Spl. Interest: Bat behaviour & conservation. Special Interest: Megaderma lyra, Taphozous, Pteropus. Other Details: I wish to participate in all activities which are related to bats. Date joined: Jun-01

Joshi, Dilip Savlaram (12 Dec 1954) M Reader Address: Dept. of Zoology, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Residence: 32, Shanthi Nagar, Solapur Road, Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Phone: 91-241-2321212, Res: 2325311, Mobile: 9421332313 Fax: 91-241-2322415 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Light and circadian rhythm in Hipposideros speoris Biology Dept., Madurai Kamaraj University, Year: 1985. Guide: Prof. M.K. Chandrashekaran. Research & Spl. Interest: Circadian physiology of insectivorous and frugivorous bats, effects of aging on various parameters of flight activity rhythm, spectral sensitivity of the photoreceptors of bats, roosting behaviour in bat colony, study of biodiversity and conservation of bats. Special Interest: Crepuscular bat species & fruit eating bats. Captive bats maintained: I maintained Hipposideros speoris bats for 6 years at Madurai during the mid-eighties. For the past four years, we have been maintaining and breeding Pipistrellus mimus colony in outdoor enclosures to study the effects of aging on circadian parameter of flight activity rhythm. Publications: Articles: 7. Other Details: We want to revive the studies on the circadian physiology of bats. During 1980-88, we have published more than 20 papers in International journals on this subject from Madurai. Later on, this work was discontinued. However, ecological and behavioural aspects were carried out by my former colleagues Dr. Marimuthu and others. Now we want to rejuvenate the areas of bats circadian physiology. We also want to persue the ecological and biodiversity aspects of bats in this part of Maharashtra. We have already submitted a project broadly covering this aspect. We desire to establish an NGO for bat conservation in Maharashtra, which will encourage the survey of bat species, identify threatened species, erect bat houses and make bats popular among the common people by various means. Date joined: Jun-05

Joy, Tijo K. (30 May1991) M Student (Ph.D. Research Scholar) Address: Bat Research Laboratory, Zoology Dept. & Research Center, Sarah Tucker College (Autonomous) Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu OR: Founder & President, Fraternity for “One-Health” Research and Conservation Education (FORCE), Malayatoor P.O. Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala. Residence: Karikkathra House, Maniyarankudy P.O., Idukki, Kerala 685 602 Phone: Mobile: 09447516298 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education, Others - Conservation awerness programme. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., Study on the Echo-calls, ecology, ecosystem services of chiropteran of forest and agro-ecosystem of high range mountain Idukki land scape of, southern Western Ghats, India. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Guide: Dr. Juliet Vanitharani Research & Spl. Interest: Survey of the diversity of Michrochiropteran bats in the forest and agro-ecosystem. Correlates their morphology and echo-call with their foraging strategy in the ecosystem. Analyze seasonal variation in the prey selection of the various insectivorous and carnivorous bats. Find out whether the bat species show any preference in the selection of insect pest of the agricultural crop as their diet. Identify the current threats to their survival and assess the possibility of legal enforcement to preserve the under threat.

Document the diversity of bats in Idukki landscape and aims to bridge the information gap exist about bats of Kerala. Contribute bat echo-call data to the Indian bat’s echo-call library. Contribute photographic documentation about different bat species and their ecosystem services to the ecosystem. To create awareness, program. Disseminate the bat survey results through research papers to the local and international research community. Projects: Study on Bat Ecology, Diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status in the Idukki Landscape, High Range Mountain, Idukki Landscape, 2015 June - Ongoing. Date joined: Dec-15 K Kalaichelvan, Thulasingam (04 May 1963) M Junior Manager, Environment Management Dept. Address: Bhilai Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Ltd., Bhilai 490 001, Chhattisgarh Phone: 91-788-2854392 Res: 2856767 Mobile: 9407984364, 9406206736 Fax: 91-788-2222890 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on Bats Research & Spl. Interest: Roosting behaviour, Tree selection for roosting, Population dynamics, etc. Date joined: Mar-15

Kandula, Sripathi (14 Apr 1955) M Prof. in Neurophysiology Address: School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2456479, Res: 2458279, Mobile: 9443058279 Fax: 91-452-2459181 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): “Light relations of the circadian rhythm in the tropical bat Taphozous nudiventris kachhensis Dobson, 1872 under seminatural and laboratory conditions” - 1982, Madurai Kamaraj University. Guide: Prof. M.K. Chandrashekaran. Research & Spl. Interest: Cynopterus sphinx. Special Interest: Rhinopoma hardwickei, Megaderma lyra, Rhinolophus rouxii, Taphozous nudiventris kachhensis. Projects: “Ontogeny and neurophysiology of the echolocating system of three species of bats in Madurai region”: 1993-1996. DST supported project completed. Studying the photoreceptors of these bats with reference to their rhythms, behaviour, habitat and foraging strategies evolved by the bat fauna of this region. Also involved in studying the “Juvenile Dispersion in the Short-nosed fruit bat”. Ongoing. Captive bats maintained: Rhinopoma hardwickei, Megaderma lyra, Rhinolophus rouxii, Taphozous nudiventris kachhensis. Maintained the above species about a week or ten days. 4-5 individuals. Other Details: Involved in the population study of a couple of species in the Madurai region. Date joined: Dec-99

Kantwa, Sanwar Mal (9 Sep 1985) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: VPO-Samer, Via-Khatushyam Ji, Dist Sikar, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 8947030340 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Details not provided, M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajastan. Guide: Dr. Ragini Sharma. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: May-12

Karthik, Thamizharasu (30 Jun 1983) M Junior Research Fellow Address: Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology 83, Mundra Road, Bhuj 370 001, Gujarat Residence: 1/1, Rajathalayari St., Kuttalam (PO), Nagai Dist. 609 801, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-2832-329408, Mobile: 9965978055 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Proposed to register. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy and Ecology in Herpetology. Other Details: I would like to participate in the workshop with regarding to Zoo Outreach Organization. Date joined: Jul-08

Karuppudurai, Thangavel (1 May 1978) M Senior Research Fellow Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology, School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2459116 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Genetics Ph.D. (Thesis Title): “Behavioural and molecular genetics evidence of dipersal patterns, mating strategy and genetic diversity in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx". Research & Spl. Interest: Radio-telemetry studies of Cynopterus sphinx. Special Interest: Fruit bat-Cynopterus sphinx. Date joined: Jun-03

Kataria, Partap Singh (28 Apr 1968) M Associate Professor Address: Laboratory of Wildlife Management, Dept. of Zoology, Govt. Dungar PG College Bikaner 334 001, Rajasthan Residence: 6-C-29, JNV Colony, Bikaner 334 003, Rajasthan Phone: 91-151-2528036, Res: 2233744, Mobile: 9414333776 Fax: 91-151-2528036 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Ecology, Photography. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Bat Taxonomy, Breeding Biology Special Interest: Rhinopoma hardwickii. Date joined: Nov-08

Khatri, Mohmed Husain Bapu (8 Sep 1949) M LIC Agent Address: Aashiyana, Khatri Chowk Bhuj 370 001, Gujarat Phone: Res: 91-2832-223012, Mobile: 9427288998 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Captive breeding. Research & Spl. Interest: General. Date joined: Jul-08

Koli, Ghanshyam Hari M Junior Research Fellow Address: C/o. Dr. D.S. Joshi, Zoology Dept., Ahmednagar College Station Road, Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Phone: 91-241-2321212 Fax: 91-241-2322415 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Field studies of the insectivorous bats. Special Interest: Microchiropteran bat species Taphozous melanopogon, T. longimanus & other species.

Koli, Vijay Kumar (21 May 1985) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: Near Ramdev Ji Temple, Koli Mohalla, Bhilwara 311 001, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9252239657 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., Study on the occurrence, distribution and ethology of Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista phillipensis Elliot) in southern Rajasthan. M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Dr. Chhaya Bhatnagar, Asst. Prof. Research & Spl. Interest: Bio-diversity and Ecology of Bats. Date joined: Feb-12

Korad, Vishakha S. (16 Nov 1954) F Reader Address: Dept. of Zoology, Fergusson College Pune 411 004, Maharashtra Residence: Kasturi Apt. Flat:14, Dahanukar Colony, Lane:17, Kothrud, Pune 411 029, Maharashtra E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Studies on anatomy and histology of Schneider's leaf-nosed bat, Hipposideros speoris (Schneider, 1800), 1994, Pune University. Guide: Dr. P.V. Joshi. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecological and faunistic study of bats mainly microbats. Special Interest: Microbats. Projects: Ecological study & faunistic survey of bats in Pune dist. & Western Ghats of Maharashtra, 2002-05. Publications: Articles: 5. Date joined: Feb-00

Krishna, Murali (7 May 1987) M Research Scholar Address: Wildlife Resource & Cons. Lab, Dept. of Forestry, North Eastern Reg. Inst. of Sci. & Tech. (NERIST) Nirjuli, Itanagar 791109, Arunachal Pradesh Phone: Mobile: 918974919170 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Ecology, Photography. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Research & Spl. Interest: Status and Distribution of Bats in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Date joined: Dec-11

Kumar, Devendra (19 Nov 1988) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: S/o, Sh. Raman Lal Gupta, Ahead of Bankhandi Mandir, Halena Rd. Katra Nadbai, Bharatpur, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9413190540 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Dr. Arti Prasad. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: Jun-12

Kumar, Narayanan Krishna (26 Mar 1957) M PCCF (Head of Department) Address: O/o Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Chennai 600 015, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-44-24348059, Mobile: 94442 75218 Fax: 91-44-24337307 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in ecosystem in landscape studies. Studies on plant animal associations, biodiversity conservation and bio productivity enhancement. Special Interest: Birds & Mammals. Projects: Management of Bats In situ and Ex situ to Tamil Nadu Forest Research Wing for funding support and studies by zoo biologists. Other Details: Planning to improve nocturnal house in AAZP, introducing a bat exhibit, and breeding facility in the Zoo. Date joined: Feb-01

Kumar, Sukumaran Anil (1 Mar 1973) M Research Scholar - Conservation Biology Division Address: Tropical Botanical Gardens Research Institute Palode, Trivandrum 695 562, Kerala Residence: "Kamala Bhavan", House No: VI/14, Kottukal P.O., Via Balaramapuram, Trivandrum 695 501, Kerala Phone: 91-472-2869226

Research & Spl. Interest: Plant-animal interaction (Pollination and seed dispersal); Hairy winged bat (Harpiocephalus harpia). Date joined: Feb-00

Kumarasamy, Paramasivam (26 Nov 1958) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, The American College, Madurai 625 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: 11-12/96 Bharathi Nagar II Street, Krishnapuram Colony, Madurai 625 014, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2530070 Ext. 353, Res: 91-452-2640431

Research & Spl. Interest: Behaviour, conservation, Immunology of bats. Special Interest: All bat species particularly fruit bats. Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx about 30 bats. Publications: Articles: 1. Other Details: Photographs taken by me on bats have appeared in a German science magazine (Biologie unserer zeit), in Frontline magazine and in a book on BATS by M.B. Fenton (Canada). Date joined: Jan-00

Kupwade, Vijay Apparao (1 Mar 1954) M Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology, G.S.S. College, Belgaum 590 006, Karnataka Phone: 91-831-2441562 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: 1. Conservation of Otomops wroughtoni, 2. Ethological & acoustic studies in O. wroughtoni. Other Details: Informal sightings: O. wroughtoni . Date joined: Oct-05

L Lily, Durairaj (11 Sep 1964) F Assistant Professor Address: Rani Anna Govt. College, Tirunelveli 627 008, Tamil Nadu Residence: 23 /3A, St. Paul Street, A.R. Lane, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2583779, Mobile: 9442400542 E-mail: [email protected] Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Studies on some behavioural aspects of Taphozous melanopogon, 2001. Guide: Dr. Juliet Vanitharani, Manonmanium Sundaranar University. Research & Spl. Interest: Scent-marking behaviour of bats; temple bats of Tirunelveli. Special Interest: Megaderma lyra, Hipposideros ater and Hipposideros speoris.

Publications: Articles: 2. Other Details: I wish to participate in all activities related to bats. Date joined: Jun-01 M Madala, Malik Fasil (14 Mar 1985) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Wildlife Science, College of Forestry Kerala Agricultural University, 680 656, Kerala Residence: Madala House, Marayamangalam PO, Palakkad Dist. 679 356, Kerala Phone: Res: 91-4662-2382206, Mobile: 9995289366 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education. Date joined: Aug-09

Madhavan, Arakkal (6 Feb 1932) M Retired, Professor of Zoology Address: Kailath Tharavadu, Venginissery, Paralam P.O. Thrissur 680 575, Kerala Phone: 91-487-2278411, Mobile: 9447178411 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Sex cycle and breeding habits of a Vespertilionid bat, Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton), 1969, Nagpur University. Guide: Dr. A. Gopalakrishna. Research & Spl. Interest: Kerivoula picta and Tylonycteris pachypus. Special Interest: Breeding habits of Indian bats. Projects: Breeding habits of bats during the tenure or my service. Minor research projects - UGC. A study of bats of Kerala, 1990-93. A major project UGC. State committee on science, technology & environment, Govt. of Kerala on breeding habits of some species of bats from Kerala & their importance in ecosystem balance in 1987-89. Research project. Captive bats maintained: Yes. Cynopterus sphinx, Rousettus leschenaulti, Pipistrellus ceylonicus indicus, Tylonycteris pachypus, Taphozous melanopogon, Megaderma lyra. Not more than ten specimens at a time. Now maintaining Rousettus leschenaultii since four years. Hoping to maintain other species of bats in captivity. Publications: Articles: 24. Date joined: Nov-99

Mahalia, Debanga (26 Aug 1966) M Director Address: Rwdwmsal a Bio-Diversity Conservation Organisation W/No-2, Darrang, Tangla 784 521, Assam Phone: 91-3711-2255656 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Study about Microchiropteran bats, especially evening bats (Bambo pipe bats). Captive bats maintained: Yes, Two Bambo pipe bats (sunga bat), by observation of their food habit. They eat harmful pest for crops-leaf folder, thrips, green leaf hopper, brown plant hopper etc. Other Details: Informal sightings: Upto this time we find three species of bats in Darrang District. Fruit bat (P. giganteus), Frog eater bat, Tocco bat / Chau bat, Sunga baduli or Pipe bat. Date joined: Feb-04

Majumdar, Koushik (8 Apr 1980) M Research Associate Address: Plant Taxonomy and Biodiversity Lab., Dept. of Botany, Tripura University Suryamaninagar 799 022, West Tripura Residence: Barpathari, Belonia 799 155, South Tripura Phone: Mobile: 09856241438 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology, Photography Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Quantitative assessment of tree diversity, their population status and distributional pattern in different forest communities of Tripura. Tripura University, Agartala, 2012. Guide: Prof. B.K. Datta.

Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit Bats habitat status and modeling, niche attributes, foraging ecology, resource quantification and sharing, restoration ecology. Other Details: Informal sightings: I explored two cave habitat for bats, which is first time in Tripura. I have ca. 6 species collection (Photographs, 2 confirmed) and ca. 10 habitat location (GPS data, vegetation ecology, population status of preferred foraging and roosting plants etc.). The area is not explored for Chiroptera field studies, only 3 species listed by ZSI from Tripura; while there are more than 65 species reported from Northeast India. Date joined: May-14

Mallik, Ashok Kumar M Research Scholar Address: KS Lab, Center for Ecological Science, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, Karnataka Residence: C/o. Malati Mallik, At/PO Gandagam, Via: Sankarakhol, Kandhamal Dist. 762 019, Orissa Phone: Mobile: 9986919048 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in observed pattern of bat species distribution causes by temporal environmental events and geological processes. How some species are discontinuously distributed in India, what causes this pattern of distribution, if they are distributed in such pattern then what is the genetic relationship between the different populations found in India, why so variable morphologically different individuals are present within a population (or within species), are they morphologically dissimilar in different habitat, what is the relationship between anthropogenic land use and genetic divergence within species? These questions will resolve problem related to parts of biogeography of India such as why the Western Ghats species are similar to northeast India, Species conflict within a genus, effect of environmental factors on species differentiation and diversification such as why species vary morphologically as well as in acoustic behavior in different region? Other Details: Informal sightings: Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx - Bhubaneswar, Kandhamal district, Baliguda, Baripada town, Bangalore; Kerivoula picta, Megaderma lyra - Kudremukh NP area; Megaderma spasma - Kudremukh, Baliguda - Orissa; Pipistrellus pipistrellus - Bhubaneswar, Kandhamal district, Bangalore; Rhinolophus lepidus - Khandagiri Caves, Periyar tiger reserve Kerala; Rhinolophus rouxii - Khandagiri Caves Bhunaneswar; Rhinopoma hardwickii, Taphozous melanopogon - Bhubaneswar city; Tadarida aegyptiaca - IISc Bangalore. Date joined: Jul-09

Manimozhi, A. (2 Jun 1964) M Biologist Address: Arignar Anna Zoological Park Vandalur, Chennai 600 048, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-44-22751089, Res: 22399682, Mobile: 9445427043 Fax: 91-44-22376741 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Captive breeding of chiropterans. Captive bats maintained: Yes. fruit bat-2 numbers. Date joined: Jul-00

Marimuthu, Ganapathy (25 Feb 1954) M Professor and Head Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology, School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2459116, Res: 2458658, Mobile: 9791696463 Fax: 91-452-2459181 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Social behaviour and social timing of the biological clock of a tropical bat Hipposideros speoris, 1982", Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Guide: M.K. Chandrashekaran. Research & Spl. Interest: Foraging behaviour, prey detection and capture, breeding, behaviour, postnatal growth and age estimation in bats. Special Interest: Megaderma lyra, Hipposideros speoris, H. fulvus, H. ater, Cynopterus sphinx, Pteropus giganteus, Latidens salimalii. Projects: Behavioural ecology and measures for conservation of bats in Madurai from Mar 90-Sept 93. A study on cave environment and cave fauna in Madurai from April 1994 - March 1998.

Survey of Pteropus giganteus, Rousettus leschenaultii & Cynopterus sphinx, in & around Madurai, since April 2000. Survey of Latidens salimalii in , since July 2002. Other Chiroptera studies: Foraging behaviour of a frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx in Madurai from Jan1995 - Dec1997. Strategies of prey detection and capture in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra in Madurai from Jan1996 - Dec1998. Localisation of prey by a gleaning bat, Madurai, since October 2001. Captive bats maintained: Hipposideros speoris-30; Hipposideros fulvus-20; Hipposideros ater-15; Megaderma lyra-35; Taphozous nudiventris kachhensis-5 Publications: Articles: 48. Other Details: Informal sightings: On 26.07.2003 I saw a colony of about 1000 individuals of Pteropus giganteus in the Algar koil hills (about 40km from Madurai). I saw the same colony at the same site during Aug 2000. Date joined: Aug-99

Marimuthu, Rengasamy (12 Feb 1962) M Educational Officer Address: Zoo Outreach Organization 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore 641 035, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-9385339862 & 9385339863, Mobile: 9842222774 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus giganteus. Special Interest: Bat conservation education programmes. Other Details: I am very much interested in education activities on bats. Date joined: Aug-04

Maruthupandian, Jeyabalan (7 Apr 1985) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Residence: S/o R. Jeyabalan, Jeyam Bhavanam, No. 1/155, Saravana Nagar, Paravai Main Road, Paravai, Madurai 625 402, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2459116, Mobile: 9842465001 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Photography Title (Ph.D. Thesis): “Seasonality and Breeding Behaviour of the Indian Flying Fox, Pteropus giganteus”, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2014. Guide: Prof. G. Marimuthu Research & Spl. Interest: Reproductive biology, Special Interest: Pteropus giganteus Captive bats maintained: No, I work totally on wild conditions in all field sites. Publications: Articles: 2 Other Details: Other Information: Kindly update me with recent workshop or training or events on chiroptera. Date joined: Jul-15

Mathai, Joseph (1 Oct 1957) M Lecturer in Zoology Address: Dept. of Zoology, St. Stephen's College Maloor College P.O., Pathanapuram, Dist. 689 695, Kerala Residence: "Samkarathil", , Kollam 691 306, Kerala Phone: 91-471-2543889 Fax: 91-471-2277877 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Ecological & behavioural studies on the roosting, feeding & reproduction of Pteropus giganteus. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, food habits, roosting and breeding of Pteropus giganteus. Special Interest: Pteropus giganteus. Projects: Ecological and behavioural studies on the roosting, feeding and reproduction of Pteropus giganteus in South Kerala since 2002. Captivity studies in Anchal 2000-03. Captive bats maintained: Pteropus giganteus (3 females and 2 males). Publications: Articles: 1 Date joined: Oct-01

Mathur, Priyansh (22 Sep 1985) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: 135 Roop Nagar, Hiran Magari, Sector 3, Udaipur, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9828393491 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Dr. Arti Prasad. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: May-12

Mathur, Sanjiv Lal (14 Apr 1959) M Address: Shriram Fertilisers & Chemical 1st Floor, Khad Bhavan, Near Amrapura Temple, M.I. Road, Jaipur 302 001, Rajasthan Phone: 91-141-4040011, Res: 2751579, Mobile: 9829014459 Fax: 91-141-4040013 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology Date joined: Feb-09

Mathur, Virendra (1 Jul 1982) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Applied Ani. Sci., School for Biosci. & Biotech., Babasaheb Bhaimrao Ambedkar University Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareilly Road, Lucknow 226 025, Uttar Pradesh Phone: 91-522-2993056, Mobile: 9452676933 Fax: 91-522-2440821 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Diseases, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Distribution and foraging ecology of bats of Uttar Pradesh, Baba Saheb Abedkar University, Guide: Dr. V. Elangovan. Research & Spl. Interest: Diversity of Chiroptera and reproductive biology of the Indian flying foxes. Special Interest: Reproductive behaviour of Pteropus giganteus, insectivores. Projects: Bat survey once in 15 days interval, Lucknow and Barabanki, 2007. Other Details: Informal sightings: Widely distributed Pteropus giganteus and Cynopterus sphinx, Rousettus leschenaultii, Pipistrellus tenuis, P. coromandra, Scotophilus heathii. Surveyed 200 km2 area in Uttar Pradesh, found about 8500 individual P. giganteus working on at present. Date joined: Dec-07

Meenakshi, Bhagat (19 Oct 1975) F Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, Reproduction Physiology, J.N.V. University Jodhpur 342 001, Rajasthan Phone: 91-291-2740839, Res: 2646708 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Reproduction physiology of bats. Date joined: Feb-01

Mishra, Rajlakshmi (19 Sep 1987) F Ph.D. Research Scholar Address: Univ. School of Environment Mgmt., Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Sector 16 C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 078 Phone: Mobile: 9650395937 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Education

Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., “Status and Conservation of bats in Delhi region with relation to urban greenspaces”. Guide: Dr. Sumit Dookia Research & Spl. Interest: Documenting the species of bats found in Delhi and study their relationship with the increasing urbanization. Other Details: Other Information: Delhi being the capital city of India is highly urbanized but still has a huge biodiversity to account for. I have taken up my doctoral study on bats and wish to contribute to the database as there have not been proper research studies on bats in Delhi. Date joined: Mar-15

Molur, Payal B. (24 Apr 1975) F Founder Address: Flagship Foundation for Fauna, Flora and Fungi (f5) D2, "MITRAALAYA", Gem Nirmaalayam, EB Colony Phase II, VG Rao Nagar, Ganapathy Coimbatore 641 006, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-422-2535288, Mobile: 9442251743, 9344831014 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus giganteus. Developing educational material on all Chiropterans and educate people about the same. Projects: Education work at Coimbatore and Bangalore. Date joined: Aug-06

Molur, Sanjay (6 May 1968) M Executive Director ZOO, Founder Secretary WILD Address: Zoo Outreach Organization 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore 641 035, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-9385339862 & 9385339863, Mobile: 9677822997 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Preparation of field guide for bats of South Asia Projects: Field work on bats of Coorg Western Ghats in Karnataka since January 2003 Inventory and monitory of Giant fruit bat roosts in some part of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu under the "Pterocount project". Publications: Articles: 1 Date joined: Mar-99 Muni, Manoj N. (15 Apr 1962) M EIA (Wildlife) Consultant Address: B-3/501, Lok Milan, Chandivali Farm Rd., Chandivali Mumbai 400 072, Maharashtra Phone: Res: 91-22-28473520, Mobile: 9820351804 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Ecology, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Surveying Indian Chiroptera since 1993 and rediscovered Latidens salimalii. Projects: BNHS Museum collections-Taxonomy, 1984-96. Resurvey of bats in India, distribution and ecology, 1992-93. Date joined: Jan-02

Muthuandavan, Latchoumanan (13 Nov 1972) M Researcher Wildlife Address: Residence: No: 2, Murugesa Counder Illam, Srinivasa Counder St., Sellaperumalpet, Lawspet Post 605 008, Pondicherry Phone: Res: 91-413-2256529, Mobile: 9228152159 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Ecology of Small Mammals-North Gujarat, Guide: Dr. C. Venkatraman. Research & Spl. Interest: Small mammals - Ecology - Roadkill - Wildlife. Projects: Data collected in Northern part of Gujarat & Koolinar dist. of Gujarat for 2 years, but yet to be published. Other Details: I would like to attend the seminar, conference which will be conducted by ZOO regarding bats. Date joined: Jun-08

N Nagulu, Vangala (6 Sep 1944) M Retd. Prof. Address: Dept. of Zoology, Osmania University, Wildlife Biology Section Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh Phone: 91-40-27018951 Ext. 218 Fax: 91-40-27019020

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Conservation biology, ornithology & wildlife management. Special Interest: Birds & Mammals. Date joined: Jun-01

Nair, Nagappan Gopukumar (31 Dec 1965) M Senior Research Associate Address: School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Residence: East Street, Vellamadam P.O., Kanyakumari Dist., Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2859116, Res: 2859176 Fax: 91-452-2859116

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Behavioural ecology of bats. Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx, Rousettus leschenaulti. Projects: Behavioral ecology of Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Ongoing. Publications: Articles: 5 Date joined: Jun-00

Nameer, Paingamadathil Ommer (20 Mar 1968) M Associate Professor & Head Address: Centre for Wildlife Studies, College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur 680 656, Kerala Phone: 91-487-2438420, 2370050 Extn: 221 Res: 2373106, Mobile: 9446573106 Fax: 91-487-2371040 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes. Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Diveristy and biogeography of the bats of the Western Ghats. Projects: Diversity of bats of Periyar Tiger Reserve, August 2001-February 2002. Bats of Kerala Agricultural University campus, Thrissur, Kerala, Ongoing. Bats of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur, Kerala, Ongoing. Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx - 3, 3 weeks, Scotophilus heathii - 5, 4 days. Other Details: Informal sightings: Cynopterus sphinx, Pteropus giganteus, Rousettus leschenaultii, Megaderma lyra, Hipposideros species, Pipistrellus species, Kerivoula picta. Date joined: Nov-02

Nathan, Parthasarathy Thiruchenthil (16 Feb 1972) M Assistant Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology, Alagappa University, Karakudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu Residence: 24, Perumal West car street, Tirunelveli 627 006, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9443699908 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): “Field & seminaturalistic studies on the Indian Short Nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx)" 2001. Guide: Dr. J. Balasingh, M.S. University, Tirunelveli. Research & Spl. Interest: Social behaviour of bats taxonomy, echolocation & circadian rhythms. Cynopterus sphinx. Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx. Projects: Role of fruit bats in pollination & seed dispersal of forest trees in southern Western Ghats, Ongoing. Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx - 15. Maintaining for the past two years. Publications: Articles: 3. Other Details: I wish CCINSA for conducting wonderful programmes of bat awareness. Date joined: Apr-00

Nathar, Kulam (15 May 1958) M Head Address: Dept. of Zoology, H.K.R.H. College , Theni 625 533, Tamil Nadu Residence: 213 A, L.F. Road, Uthamapalayam, Theni (Dist.) 625 533, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-4554-265986, 265225, Mobile: 09487182468, 09944289049 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Ethological studies in the fulvous fruit bat Rousettus leschenaultii. Research & Spl. Interest: Behavioral ecology of bats. Analysis of milk of fruit bat. Rousettus sps. Special Interest: Frugivorous bats, Rousettus leschenaultii. Captive bats maintained: Two pairs of R. leschenaultii kept from July 2003 onwards. Date joined: Jun-00

Noble, Augustine (31 Mar 1955) M Lecturer SG in Zoology Address: P.M.T. College Melaneelithanallur, Tirunelveli 627 953, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-4636-2284126, Res: 91-482-2260414

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Ecological & ethological studies on few species of bats in Kerala". Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in field studies of bats especially Cynopterus brachyotis in Kerala. Special Interest: Cynopterus brachyotis and all bat species from Kerala. Projects: "Field study on home flying and sex-ratio of a colony of bats" in Chiroptera. Captive bats maintained: Proposed to maintain captive bats Other Details: Did project work for M.Phil. in chiroptera on "Field study on home flying and sex-ratio of a colony of bats"

Date joined: Mar-00

P Padmanabhan, Pattiath (26 Jan1952) M Scientist Address: Forest Ecology & Biodiversity Conservation Division, Kerala Forest Research Institute Peechi, Thrissur 680 653, Kerala Phone: 91-487-2690100, Res: 91-4885-288763 Fax: 91-487-2699249 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Documentation and conservation of bats in Western Ghats, small mammals in general, honey bee research, pollinators, biodiversity conservation. Special Interest: Fruit Bats. Projects: Survey of endangered small mammals of Western Ghats, Kerala, 1990-98. Submitted proposal to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India on pollination of bats. Ethnobiological studies on tribals of Kerala-bats are used as medicine, food KFRI project 2003-06. Publications: Articles: 2, Tech. Report: 1. Other Details: Informal sightings: Painted bats. Project proposal submitted to Bat Conservation International for conservation of bats in Western Ghats. Willing to do field studies if needed with special reference to their role in pollination of forestry crops.

Date joined: Sep-99 Palei, Himanshu Shekhar (05 Jun 1984) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, North Orissa University Takatpur, Baripada, Mayurbhanja 757 003, Odisha Phone: Mobile: 8895648901 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Ecology, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., “Understanding the social and ecological interaction among wildlife & human in Odisha, eastern India.” North Orissa Univ., Odisha. Guide: Hemanta K. Sahu Research & Spl. Interest: Carnivore ecology.

Publications: Articles: 1. Date joined: Jun-13 Paliwal, Gopal Tikaramji (19 Jul 1965) M Asst. Professor & Head Address: Dept. of Zoology, S.S. Jaiswal College Arjuni/Morgaon, Gondia Dist.441 701, Maharashtra Phone: 91 7196 220158, Res: 220124, Mobile: +91 9423483779 Fax: 91 7196 220158 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., Observations on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity at Navegaon Bandh National Park Dist. Gondia, Maharashtra. R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2013. Guide: Dr. W. R. Bhandarkar, Ex Director, Centre for higher learning and research in Zoology, Bramhapur. Research &Spl. Interest: Hydrobiology, Herpetofauna, Birds & Bats Publications: Articles: 2 Other Details: Other Information: Recorded 11 species of Bats from Navegaon National Park & Adjoining Area. Research article on the same is under preperation. Recently nomiated by Maharashtra State Wildlife Division as a member of Conservation Team for Navegaon National Park, Gondia, Maharashtra. Regular monitoring on biodiversity with conservation and management. More than 10 Research papers publishes in International and National Journals. 3 papers in communication. Proposal for Miner Research Project is submitted to UGC, New Delhi. "Ecological investigations of Shringarbandh Reservior with reference to its conservation". Date joined: Aug-14

Panwar, Khushbu (30 Aug 1983) F Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: 26/1616, New Adarsh Nagar, Gayariyawas, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9829488395 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Photography, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Dr. Ragini Sharma. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan Date joined: May-12

Panneerselvam, Vimal (18 Nov 1983) M Junior Research Fellow Address: Forest Protection Division, IFGTB R.S. Puram, Coimbatore 641 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: 17-A/68, Pandian Street, Bi Bi Kulam, Madurai 625 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9952552306 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour. Date joined: Jul-08

Parasharya, Bhavbhuti Mukundray (4 Jul 1955) M Ornithologist Address: Biological Control Research Laboratory, Anand Agricultural University, Anand 388 110, Gujarat Residence: B-8, Veterinary Quarters, Jaghnath, Anand 388 001, Gujarat Phone: 91-2692-262298, Res: 262214, Mobile: 9825361036 Fax: 91-2692-262298, 261520 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy and conservation of birds, fishes, bats, frogs, butterflies and spiders. Date joined: May-02

Patel, Pritesh Kiritbhai (7 Dec 1985) M GIS and Remote Sensing Expert, Gujarat State Forest Dept. Address: GIS Cell Subdivision Vadodara, Gujarat Forest Dept. 3rd floor Vanbhavan, Behind Raopura Police Station, Vadodara, Gujarat Residence: D-16, Pramukh Ashish Society, Behind ICAI Bhavan Near Swaminarayan Nagar, Atladara, Vadodara 390 012, Gujarat Phone: Mobile: 9428973638 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education, Others. Research & Spl. Interest: Mainly distribution, species identification, Taxonomy and Microchiroptera is main interest.

Date joined: Sep-12

Paul, Rajender (9 Feb 1967) M Veterinary Micorbiologist Address: Veterinary Polyclinic Bhuntar at Mohal, Kullu Dist. 175 126, Himachal Pradesh Phone: 91-1902-260519, Mobile: 9418059045 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diseases, Zoonoses. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonoses. Date joined: Feb-08

Paul, Sanjeev Kumari (27 Dec 1971) F Veterinary Medicine Specialist Address: Veterinary Polyclinic

Bhuntar at Mohal, Kullu Dist. 175 126, Himachal Pradesh Phone: 91-1902-260519, Mobile: 9418059045 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education, Zoonoses, Conflict, Role in forest regrowth after damage by floods. Research & Spl. Interest: Conflict, zoonoses, biology, role in forest regrowth after damage by floods. Other Details: Presently working as Veterinary Medical Specialist at Veterinary Polyclinic Bhuntar at Himachal Pradesh. Associated with ISIS (International Species Information System) as Hindi translator. Associated with IADISC database (International Animal Data Info. Sys. Committee) subject matter expert. Related with ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System) by being involved during the design pahse and incorporation of some inputs in data standards. Date joined: Feb-08

Pendharkar, Anand P. (24 Jul 1971) M Director Address: SPROUTS 68/4 Tarun Bharat Society, Chakala, Sahar Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 099, Maharashtra Phone: 91-22-28368647, Mobile: 9820140254 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Biodiversity studies, rapid assessment and survey of new/unstudied areas, small mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds and bats especially. Projects: Survey/capture of bats in Dehra Dun (Morphology, physiology) from 1991-93. Status survey of Bhimgad and adjacent forest in 1998. Biodiversity survey of Dandeli WLS, Rapid assessment, 2002-03. Bat survey of Badami, Aihole, Pattadakkal (Karnataka), rapid assessment May - June 2003. Other Chiroptera studies: Dissection & anatomy of bats (Part of Dr. S.P. Goyal’s study), , 91-93. Other Details: Informal sightings: Working on a book on biodiversity of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. 18 bats have been recorded – more study planned in the coming months. Monitoring bat trees in Mumbai and Thane region. Attended “The field techniques, research, monitoring and awareness training workshop at Thrissur-Kerala” conducted by ZOO and Dr. Paul Racey. Discovered a new and massive colony of Otomops’ free-tailed bat in northern Karnataka in May 2002. Compiling stray

observations and records of bats. Conducting several bat awareness workshops in rural and urban regions with schools, colleges, corporate houses and even individual/private trekking groups.

Date joined: May-03

Perumalsamy, Kaliraj (10 Oct 1983) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Residence: Kanmaisurangudi, O. Mettuppatti P.O., Sattur T.K., Virudhunagar Dist., 626 203, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2459116, Mobile: 9751284707 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Wing morphology & foraging behaviour of carnivorous bat Megaderma Iyra. Research & Spl. Interest: Indian false vampire bat - Megaderma Iyra. Date joined: Jun-08

Phukan, Debojit (1 Jan 1964) M Coordinator Address: Megamix Nature Club Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur 787055, Assam Phone: 91-3752-254662, Res: 254905, Mobile: 9854244236 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Wildlife Biology, Biodiversity-Fauna (mammals, birds &reptiles). Special Interest: Small Mammals-endemic to Assam (Eastern), Avifauna of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Captive bats maintained: Maintained long time ago and was quoted in the BIS of CCINSA. Other Details: My activities are mostly related to biodiversity preservation as a part of restoration of natural intactness. My studies and interest are much towards the inter relation among the species and their designs of survival in the living world. I am working in Bank (RRB). In addition I am performing responsibility as follows: 1. Dist. Hon. Wildlife Warden - Dhemaji District, 2. Coordinator - Megamix Nature Club, 3. Trainer for "Darwin Initiative", UK, 4. Activist of river Dolphin Protection Committee, India, 5. Co-ordinating 25 eco-clubs in schools. Further I am broadcasting frequently in AIR Dibrugarh (topics on environment and nature) in Assamese. Serious research work on a species is not of my interest, except the Chiroptera, in fact I will use some of my time towards CCINSA. Date joined: Feb-00

Pillai, K.G. Mohanan (20 May 1950) M Address: Residence: "Valsalya", Pullikkanakku P.O., Kayamkulam Alappuzha Dist. 690 537, Kerala Phone: 91-479-2144747, Moblie: 9446193447 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Extension, conservation education and wildlife law. Special Interest: Crocodylus palustris. Projects: Proposed to start a project on the survey of Salim Ali’s fruit bat in the forests of Kerala using the facilities available with the forest department. Other Details: Informal sightings: Latidens salimalii at Shendurney WLS, Kerala areas, Agasthiarkoodam in Neyyar WLS and at Thannikudy and Mullakudy areas of Periyar TR in Kerala. The editor of “Aranyam” trimonthly () of Kerala, Forest and Wildlife department Member of IUCN, SSC, CBSG. Member of IMPCC, (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting). Date joined: Jul-03

Porob, Paresh C. (15 Apr 1974) M Zoo Manager Address: Bondla Zoological Park, Bondla, Usgao, Goa Residence: No. 223/10, B.B. Borkar Road, P.O. Betim, Penha-De Franca, Bardez 403 101, Goa E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Microchiropterans (mainly Hipposideros, Rhinolophus and Otomops species)

Projects: Species diversity of bats in Goa with special references to flying foxes of Salim Ali’s Bird Sanctuary, Goa, 1996-2000. Survey of Otomops wroughtoni in Barapede. Captive bats maintained: Rousettus leschenaulti (3 months); Pteropus giganteus (1 Year, 2 months). Date joined: Jul-03

Prabhukhanolkar, Rahul D. (21 Sep 1985) M Freelance Ecologist Address: Mhadei Research Center, Goa Residence: H.No.762/2 Dattachhaya,1st cross, Bhagya Nagar, Angol, Belgaum 590 006, Karnataka Phone: Res: 91-831-2480968, Mobile: 9986689985 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Ecology, Photography, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Micro chiroptera, Otomops wroughtoni, Taphozous theobaldi. Projects: Reducing flying fox farmer conflict in fruit orchards in Belagum, Karnataka, Mgmt., July 2011. Other Details: Other Information: Undertaking chiropteran assessment with friends, in parts of protected forest areas in Karnataka and Goa since 2003. Worked with Texas Tech University, USA and MBCRU (Malaysian Bat Conservation Research Unit) as SEABCRU (South East Asian Bat Conservation Unit) fellowship to study bat diversity in tropical rain forests of and outreach programmes. Very good experience of bat handling, identification, harp trapping, mist netting, echolocation call studies - analysis, etc. Date joined: Dec-11

Pradhan, Malhar S. (11 Jan 1947) M Retired Scientist-ZSI Address: Residence: B-2, Kalpanamati HSG.SOC., Aundh Gaon, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra Phone: Res: 91-20-25883681, Mobile: 9823352904 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, distribution and status of small mammals including Chiropteran species. Special Interest: Rodent, Chiroptera and Insectivora species from Western Ghats. Projects: Identification and inventorisation of chiropteran species. Cataloguing and curatorial work on chiroptera in the museum since 1976. Prepared inventories of mammalian species including Chiropteran species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Eravikulam NP, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Sanjay Gandhi NP, Mumbai, Pench NP, Tadoba Tiger Reserve under various projects on taxonomy, distribution and status of the species under observations. Publications: Articles: 5, Books/Chapter: 3. Date joined: Feb-00

Prakash, Antony Arulappan (24 Mar 1971) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, St. John’s College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: 12 A/2, Daniel Thomas St., Palayamkottai 627 002, Tamil Nadu Fax: 91-462-2580009

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Breeding habits and sex cycle of lesser dog-faced fruit bat"- 1999 in M.S. University. Guide: Dr. Suthakar Isaac. Research & Spl. Interest: To study the breeding and sex-cycle of frugivorous bats in field. Special Interest: Cynopterus brachyotis. Publications: Articles: 1. Date joined: Apr-00

Prasanna, Nanjundaiah (20 Jun 1966) M Research Associate - IVPM Address: Dept. of Zoology, BS & H College, GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka Residence: 7th Cross, KHB Colony II stage, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-23330153 Ext. 363, Res: 21131185

Research & Spl. Interest: Integrated vertebrate pest management; Biology of fruit eating bats; Behavioural ecology of fruit eating bats of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts of Karnataka, economics in relation to bats and horticultural crops. Special Interest: Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx and Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus. Projects: ICAR, Integrated vertebrate pest management in hilly and coastal zones of Karnataka from 1996 to till date on behavioural ecology, integrated pest management. Working on impact of frugivorous bats on orchard crops in Kodagu district. Other Details: I want to know about identification & feeding pattern of fruit eating bats. Plans to study beneficial contributions of temporary & permanent roosts of bats to the fertility of soil in coffee ecosystems.

Date joined: Jun-00

Priya, Yuvana Satya (1 May 1978) F CSIR RA Address: BB Ambedkar University Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226 025, Uttar Pradesh Residence: D/o Ex Sub/Maj. B.K. Swamy, Varatharajapuram, K.P.P. Patti P.O., Aundipatti T.K., Theni Dist. 625 512, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-522-6573221, Res: 91-452-2458791, Mobile: 9235565647 Fax: 91-452-2859139 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Postnatal growth, wing morphology and flight development in pteropodid bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Behavioural ecology, postnatal development, & sensory physiology. Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx. Projects: Age estimation (Ontogeny) in Cynopterus sphinx, 1999-2000. Captive bats maintained: About 10 bats of Cynopterus sphinx (none at present). Other Details: Like in other countries, India has got a good populations of bats at various places like temples, caves etc. They are cruelly caught and used for medicinal purposes. Certain strategies shouId be developed to prevent such cruelty. I have seen such inhumane deeds. Moreover, there's lot to do in this field of bats, the very first thing is to eradicate the wrong opinion/myths about bats, only then the further fields of study could be enlightened. Date joined: Jan-00

Purohit, Ashok kumar (14 Nov 1961) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, J.N.V. University Jodhpur 342 001, Rajasthan Residence: B-50, Krishna Nagar New Pali Road, Jodhpur 342 001, Rajasthan Phone: 91-291-2723084; 2723296 Res: 2740839 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and demography of Indian Thar desert bats. Special Interest: Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneri, Megaderma lyra lyra, Hipposideros, Pteropus giganteus. Projects: Ecology & demography of Thar desert bats (submitted to DST Feb’99) on ecology & demography of bats

Date joined: May-01

Pushparani, Addline Esther (4 Jun 1967) F Lecturer Address: Bat Research Laboratory, Sarah Tucker College Tirunelveli 627 007, Tamil Nadu Residence: "Pushpa Villa", 7/145, II Main Road, Shanthinagar, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: Res: 91-462-2540316

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Identification and analysis of microbes associated with temple bats", Guide: Dr. Juliet Vanitharani, Manonmanian Sundaranar University. Research & Spl. Interest: Microbes associated with bats, temple bats of Tirunelveli. Special Interest: All temple bats. Publications: Articles: 2. Date joined: Jun-01

R Radha, Venkatesh Nagarajan (12 Jun 1989) M Research Scholar Address: Centre for Excellence in Genomics Sci., School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-4368971, Mobile: 9941051542 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., Studying Gene Flow among Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus leschenaultii Populations in India using Molecular Markers, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Guide: Dr. Sripathi Kandula, Prof of Neurophysiology, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University. Research &Spl. Interest: Speciation genetics of Hipposideros speoris and Rhinolophus rouxii, Conservation aspects on microchiropteran species of Tamil Nadu. Other Details: Other Information: There are so many conservation issues concerned with respect to bats of India. As a student, I would like to participate in any such events and save this wonderful .

Date joined: Sep-13

Raghuram, Hanumanthan (3 Sep 1979) M Research Associate Address: Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, Karnataka Residence: 52/27 A Viswasapuri II Street, Gnanaolivupuram, Madurai 625 016, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-80-22933101, Mobile: 9845662567 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Localisation of prey by the gleaning bat Megaderma lyra" in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 2005. Guide: Prof. G. Marimuthu Research & Spl. Interest: Ecoholocation in Indian False Vampires Megaderma Iyra and M. spasma. Projects: Maternal feeding of offspring with vertebrate prey in captive Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, Madurai, August 2004. Development of prey capture in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra, Madurai, 03-04. Presence of single as well double clicks in echolocation signals of fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti, Madurai 2001. The role of olfaction and vision in the foraging behaviour of an echolocating megachiropteran fruit bat, Rousettus leschenaulti, Madurai 2001. Echolocation sounds of painted bat Kerivoula picta (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), Madurai 2006. Hunting in unfamiliar space: echolocation in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, when gleaning prey, Madurai 2003. Captive bats maintained: Megaderma lyra (30 bats), Rousettus leschenaulti (15), and Cynopterus sphinx (15). Publications: Article: 15 Other Details: I also studied wing development and age estimation in two Pteropodid bats, Rousettus leschenaulti and Cynopterus sphinx during 2000 to 2001. Date joined: Jan-00

Raj, David Antony (12 Jun 1971) M Lecturer Address: PG and Research Dept. of Zoology, The American College Madurai 625 002, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2530070, Mobile: 9894358439 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology Research & Spl. Interest: Environmental Toxicology, bats and Insects Date joined: Aug-08

Rajan, Koilmani Emmanuvel (29 Jan 1972) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour, Bharathidasan University, School of Biological Sciences Tiruchirapalli 620 024, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-431-2407040, Mobile: 94438 05975. Fax: 91-431-2407084 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Prey capture and its development and genetic variations among the population in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra". Guide: Dr. G. Marimuthu. Research & Spl. Interest: Assessing genetic diversity using molecular markers for conservation and management. Projects: Started surveying Trichy and Tanjore District. Recently from August 2005. Publications: Articles: 11, Chapters: 1 Date joined: Aug-99

Raman, Rajasekar (20 Oct 1977) M Post Doctoral Fellow Address: C/o Assoc. Prof. Renee M. Borges, Center for Ecological Sci., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-22933103, Mobile: 9632916545 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Roosting behavioura of the Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in the palm Borassus flabellifer, Madurai Kamaraj University, April 2008. Guide: Dr. Sripathi Kandula.. Research & Spl. Interest: Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of fruit bats and plant-animal interation. Cynopterus sphinx (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae). Projects: Studied female movements by radio-tracking in Tirunelveli, March-April 2002. Studied the home range of juveniles in Cynopterus sphinx, Madurai, July-August 2002. Studied the time activity budget of males of Cynopterus sphinx, Laboratory work, Madurai, Jan-Dec 2002. Other chiroptera studies: Studied the male mating behaviour and strategies employed by Hipposideros ater, Megaderma lyra, Rousettus leschenaulti, Pipistrellus dormeri, P. mimus, Cynopterus sphinx. Madurai, Mar - Jul 2002. Captive bats maintained: Fruit bats: Cynopterus sphinx in captivity for chronobiology studies (8 males for 12 months). Publications: Articles: 2. Other Details: Informal sightings: Pteropus giganteus, Scotophilus heathii, Rousettus leschenaultii. Date joined: Jan-02

Ramanathan, Pauldurai (24 Apr 1976) M Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, St. John's College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002, Tamil Nadu Residence: Kottaivilaiyoor, Avudayanoor P.O., Tenkasi T.K. 627 431, Tirunelveli Dist.

Research & Spl. Interest: To study the roosting patterns and morphological differences in different bats. Surveying bats and identify their roosts. Also have interests for observing the social behaviour of bats. Special Interest: Taphozous melanopogon, Hipposideros speoris, Hipposideros ater, Megaderma lyra, Rousettus leschenaulti, Pipistrellus dormeri, Pipistrellus mimus, Cynopterus sphinx. Other Details: I appreciate the stupendous work done by CCINSA for conservation of bats. I am very happy to be one of its member and like to know about the wonderful mammal bats through Zoo Outreach Organization. Date joined: Apr-00

Raman, Sreehari (12 Jun 1987) M Research Associate Address: Centre for Wildlife Studies, College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur 680 656, Kerala Phone: Mobile: 9495516951 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Captive Breeding, Photography, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Radio tracking and ecolocation of bats of Western Ghats. Projects: Field and related laboratory works, Western Ghats, 2010-2011. Nature education classes, Western Ghats, 2010-2011. International workshop on Small Mammal Training, Kerala, Oct 2011. Date joined: Nov-11

Ramanujam, Karthikeyan (21 Mar 1983) M Research Scholar Address: Centre for Excellence in Genomics Studies, Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Residence: 3/223, Avvai Street, Bank Colony, Narayanapuram, Madurai 625 014, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9994632535 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Genetics, Ecology. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Not related to bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Sexual selection in Cynopterus sphinx. Date joined: Jul-08

Ramesh, T. (25 May1983) M Research Student Address: Environmental Safety Division, Centre for Atomic Research Kalpakkam 603 102, Tamil Nadu Residence: 199/11, Munchief Court Rd, Tirumangalam, Maduari 603 102, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9500837163 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Madras University, Chennai. Guide: Dr. M. Selvanayagam, Dept. of Advanced Zoology, Loyola College, Chennai. Research & Spl. Interest: Terrestrail faunas especially , Butterflies, Birds, Herptofaunas and Mammals

Date joined: Nov-10

Reginald, Louis Joseph (27 Aug 1984) M Address: Residence: D. No: 16, 4th Street, K.R.G. Nagar, Ganapathy Coimbatore 641 006, Tamil Nadu Phone: Res: 2536019 Mobile: 9865321276 Fax: 91-422-2657101 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Education Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Diversity and habitat preferences of bats of coimbatore Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in studying ecological aspects of bats Date joined: Aug-07

Rout, Madhusmita (17 Dec 1989) F Research Scholar Address: Centre for Excellence in Genomics Sci., School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9894138441 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology. Research &Spl. Interest: Speciation genetics of Rhinolophus rouxii. Other Details: Other Information: There are so many conservation issues concerned with respect to bats of India. As a student, I would like to participate in any such events and save this wonderful mammal.

Date joined: Sep-13

S Sadasivan, Kalesh (21 Jul 1982) M Public Relations Officer of NGO Address: Natural History Society (TNHS) , Kerala Residence: Greeshmam, BN439, Bapuji Nagar Medical College PO, Trivandrum 695 011, Kerala Phone: Res: 0471 2444982, Mobile: 9447044498 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education. Special Interest: Fruit bats in general and roosting habits of solitary bats, Zoonotic diseases. Other Details: We are shortly starting a project on bat roosts including fruitbats in Trivandrum, population, species and roost characters etc. This will be published in the coming year. Amateur working for nature conservation, have published papers in JBNHS on

Date joined: Jun-11

Saha, Subhendu Sekhar (28 Jan 1942) M Researcher Address: C/o Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053, West Bengal Residence: 454, Shyamnagar Road, Dum Dum, Kolkata 700 053, West Bengal Phone: 91-33-24003383, Res: 25594955

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, behaviour, distribution of bats. Special Interest: Megachiropterans. Projects: Regional Chiropteran fauna in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Tamil Nadu, since 1980. Other Details: Inclined to collecting specimens for taxonomic studies. Date joined: Jul-00

Sahoo, Santosh kumar M Chariman Address: Conservation (NGO) #977, Sector 41-A Chandigarh 160 036 Phone: Mobile: 9876820516 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Date joined: Feb-08

Saikia, Uttam (3 Jul 1979) M Senior Zoological Assistant Address: Zoological Survey of India Saproon, Solan 173 211, Himachal Pradesh Phone: 01792220413, 224483, Mobile: 9816295958 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Taxonomy and distribution of chiroptera in Himachal Pradesh, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 2010. Guide: Prof. P.C. Bhattacharjee. Date joined: Jul-08

Sakthi, Viji Siva (22 Nov 1993) F Researcher Address: Zoology Department and Research Centre, Sarah Tucker College (Autonomous) Affiliated to M.S. University, Perumalpuram, Tirunelveli 627007 Residence: 2/312, S.R.R. Nagar, Ramayanpatti, Tirunelveli 627358 Phone: 0462-2321304, Mobile: 9600645484 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., Molecular analysis on guano of Megaderma lyra. Guide: Dr. L. Jeyapraba, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli. Specialization: Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Photography

Research & Spl. Interest: Bat behaviour & conservation. Special Interest: Megaderma lyra, Taphozous. Projects: Pettlet Analysis of M. lyra, Zoology Department, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, Jan-Mar 2017 Pellet Analysis of T. melanopogan, Zoology Department, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, Jan-Mar 2018 Oral Microbiology, Zoology Department, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, Aug-Nov 2019 Other Details: Other information: 1. Poster Presentation on Impact of Pollution On Survival Of Bat Species In Agroecosystem, International Conference on New Vistas in Materials Science, Organized by Department Of Chemistry, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli-07 2. Oral Presentation on ‘Pollinators and Seed Dispersers’ The Excellent Health And Biodiversity Managers Of The Agro-Forest Ecosystem at National Seminar on Forest Health Management (FHM - 2012) Organized by Institute of forest genetics and tree breeding, Coimbatore.

Date joined: Nov-19

Sampath, Deepan Chackaravarthy (29 Apr 1984) M Wildife Biologist Address: O/o District Forest Officer, North Coimbatore Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 048, Tamil Nadu Residence: 41/85, Kavara St., North Lane, Thiruvilandur P.O., Mayiladuthurai 609 001, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 08608353860, 09894134356 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diveristy, Behaviour. Research & Spl. Interest: Rosettus lechenaulti. Date joined: Feb-09

Sathasivam, Kumaran (17 Nov 1963) M Conservationist Address: 29, Jadamuni Koil Street Madurai 625 001, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2344708 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, geographical distribution and conservation. Special Interest: All species, particularly of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Publications: Articles: 3. Date joined: Nov-99

Selvarathinam, T. (14 Mar 1983) M Assistant Professor Address: Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College Sivakasi, Main Road, Sivakasi – 626124, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-4562-254100 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Roost Diversity and Fidelity of Microchiropteran Bats Research & Spl. Interest: Microchiroptera. Date joined: Jan-19

Senacha, Kalu Ram (8 Jul 1977) M Scientist-B Address: Bombay Natural History Society Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate, Salim Ali Chowk, SBS Rd, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra Residence: A 401, Ram Rahim Accord, Madhuban Township Gokhivare, Evershine City Gate, Vasai (East), Dist. Thane, Maharashtra Phone: 91-22-22821811, Mobile: 9414295811 Fax: 91-22-22837615 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Eco-status and demographic changes among chiropterans of the Thar desert with special reference to Jodhpur, 2003. Guide: Dr. Ashok Purohit, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology & demography of desert bats. Special Interest: Ecology & demography of bats of Thar desert, Rajasthan.

Projects: Ecology and demographic changes among Chiropterans of Thar desert with special reference to Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikenar (Thar desert), Rajasthan 2001-04. Demography and seasonal variation in spermatogenesis in bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari) in J.N.V. Univ., Jodhpur, Sep99-Jan2000 on tunnel portion of open auditorium localised in front of the Univ. press. Captive bats maintained: 3 pregnant females for post natal growth studies, but they survived only for 3-5 days. Publications: Articles: 5. Other Details: 15th National Congress of Parasitology, by Zoological Survey of India-2001. National conference on environmental biology held at Saurashtra University-2002. 90th Indian Science Congress hosted by Indian Space Research Organisation and Bangalore Univ. 2002. 91st Indian Science Congress hosted by Punjab University and Institute of Management and Microbial Techonology, Chandigarh, 2004. Workshop attended: Practical workshop on Field techniques, taxonomy and conservation of bats of India and South Asia, Madurai Kamaraj University, 2000. Conservation Assessment and Management Plan CAMP workshop for South Asian Chiroptera, Madurai Kamaraj University, 2002. Training in field techniques for ecological studies, captive management and public education for Chiroptera conservation workshop, Kerala Agricultural University, 2003.

Date joined: Mar-00

Senthilkumar, K. (30 May 1984) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology, School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Residence: 3/60, East Street, Semmankudieruppu, Kattarimangalam P.O., Asirvathapuram Via. Thoothukudi 628 613, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 9486480850 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Madurai Kamaraj University, Maduari, January 2014. Guide: Prof. G. Marimuthu. Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit Bats (Megachiroptera: Pteropodidae). Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx 34 individuals maintained for a period of one year. Date joined: Feb-14

Shailesh, P. Dihora (15 Jan 1994) M Ph.D. Scholar Address: Sir P.P. Institute of Science, Bhavnagar, Gujarat Phone: Mobile: 8905638703; Home: 9099520267 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title):. Ecological study of fruit bat in Bhavanagar and Ghogha Taluka, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. Research & Spl. Interest: All Fruit Bat (Megachiropterance). Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Date joined: Apr-21

Sharma, Bidyut Bikash (10 Nov 1984) M Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Gauhati University Guwahati 781 014, Assam Residence: Kanika Apartment, Flat A-4, Shankar Nagar, Noonmati, Guwahati 781 020, Assam Phone: Mobile: 9864047016 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education. Date joined: Aug-08

Sharma, Manju Vasudevan (16 Sep 1977) F Research Associate Address: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE) Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka Residence: ‘GAYATRI’, T.C.-13/396, Kunnukuzhi P.O., Trivandrum 695 037, Kerala Phone: 91-80-23530069, Extn: 49, Res: 91-471-2443661, Mobile: 9980740836 Fax: 91-80-23530070 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Plant animal interactions. Special Interest: Nectarivorous & frugivorous bats of Western Ghats important for ecological studies. Projects: Bat pollination in wild Masa sp. for M.S. Project, Thrissur dist., Western Ghats, Dec 2000 - Jan 2001. Other Details: Bats may be prodigious pollinator in a forest ecosystem. Date joined: Sep-00

Sharma, Satish kumar (8 Jul 1956) M Range Forest Officer Address: Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: 50 Gulshan Ngr, Nr. Royal Garden, Rampura Choraha, Jhadol Rd, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan Phone: 91-294-2453419, Mobile: 9829155542 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Education. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Distribution, ecology, ethology and conservation of Chiropterans in Rajasthan. Other Details: Mammals, birds, reptiles, forest, flora are other field of interest.

Date joined: Aug-08

Shekhawat, Deependar Singh (5 Feb 1990) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: Village-Jakhal, The Nawalgarh, Dist. Jhunjhunu 333 305, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9782640980 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, biodiversity of bats, ecology of bats. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan. Date joined: Feb-12

Shrotriya, Shivam (19 Oct 1988) M Researcher Address: Wildlife Institute of India P.O. Box: 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248 001, Uttarakhand Phone: Mobile: 9410548780 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology. Research & Spl. Interest: Looking to work in future on ecology and population dynamics of cave-dwelling bats in Uttarakhand. Other Details: I am research fellow in project 'Ecology and Conservation of Himalayan Wolf' at Wildlife Institute of India.

Date joined: Sep-09

Siliwal, Manju Puranmal Jangir (9 Sep1972) F Research Associate Address: Wildlife Information Liaison Development 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore 641 035, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-422-2665298, Mobile: 9344837182 Fax: 91-422-2665472 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Spiders (Poecilotheria species), bats and amphibians. Special Interest: Spiders. Projects: Bats of Akkamahadevi-Bilam cave Nagarjuna sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh Jun 2003. Fruit bats of Dindi, Andhra Pradesh Jun 2003. Publications: Articles: 1. Other Details: Informal sightings: Bats at Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala; Jambughoda, Baroda; Kalakkad Mundanthurai TR, Tamil Nadu; M.S. University, Baroda. Date joined: Aug-03

Singaravelan, Natarajan (24 Jul 1976) M Address: Residence: 1C, Thondamuthur Main Road, Bommanam Palayam, Bharathiyar University P.O. Coimbatore 641 046, Tamil Nadu OR 3/60, Old Post office street, Kali (PO), Mayiladuthurai TK, Nagai Dist. 609 811, Tamil Nadu Phone: Mobile: 09488458234 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Foraging behaviour of fruit bats in orchards”. Guide: Dr. G. Marimuthu, Madurai Kamaraj University. Research & Spl. Interest: Plant-animal interactions. Special Interest: All species of fruit bats. Projects: Survey of Salim Ali’s fruit bat Latidens salimalii (Project funded by BCI). Publications: Articles: 12. Date joined: May-00

Singh, Astha (14 Feb 1982) F Research Scholar Address: C/o Dr. Prasad, Ranchi Universtiy Tamakpal, Ghatsila 832 303, Jharkahan Phone: Res: 91-6585-226424, Mobile: 9955353282 Fax: 91-6585-226424 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. "Assesment of Environment Heat Stress on the mortality, behaviour and certain hematological parameters of Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich 1782) - Case study of a colony”. Ranchi University, Ranchi. Guide: Dr. Shiva Prasad. Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus. Captive bats maintained: Yes, Pteropus giganteus. Date joined: Jan-10

Singh, Preeti (28 May 1960) F Assistant Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Residence: 63, Sardarpura, Meera Hotel lane, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9214907303 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Photography, Education, Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Details not provided, M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Prof. S.B. Lall. Research & Spl. Interest: Zoonotic disease, Biodoiversity of bats, Ecology of bats. Projects: Lack City Udaipur, Jaishamand lack; Aana Sagar lack, Ajmer Chittorghar fort. Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform chiroptera in Udaipur region Rajasthan.

Date joined: May-12

Sinha, Samir Kumar (23 Sep 1973) M Address: Wildlife Trust of India Field Station, Valmiki Tiger Reserve Valmikinagar, West Champaran, Patna 845 107, Bihar Residence: 103 B, Sharda Lok Apartments, Gandhi Park, Nehru Nagar, Patna 800 013, Bihar Phone: 91-6123296346, Mobile: 09939004228 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Education. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Attitude, needs and problems of man-animal conflict of communities around Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar. Patna University, Patna, Bihar. Guide: Prof. R.K. Sihna. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and population study.

Date joined: Jul-12

Sinha, Yadunath Prasad (5 Jun 1944) M Retired Scientist Address: Zoological Survey of India, Gangetic Plains Regional Station 11 D, Rajendra Nagar, Patna 800 016, Bihar Residence: C/o A.P. Singh, Baghel Bhawan, Anand Path, Gandhi Nagar, Patna 800 020, Bihar Phone: 91-6254-2670686 Fax: 91-6254-2670686

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Studies on taxonomy, distribution, zoogeography, osteology and field ecology of bats of Rajasthan especially the Indian Desert". In the year 1980 from Jodhpur University, Jodhpur, Guide: Late Dr. M.L. Roonwal, Director of ZSI, Kolkata from 1956-65. and later as Vice Chancellor of Jodhpur University and then Emeritus Professor. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, ecology and behavioural aspects of Indian bats. Special Interest: All bat species from India. Projects: Studying bats of Bihar presently, but previously done work on bats of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, NE Hills and collections were studied also from other parts of India, , Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh etc. on taxonomic studies from 1966 to date. Captive bats maintained: Maintained Taphozous melanopogon melanopogon (Temminck) at Patna. In laboratory this bat was kept in 7 numbers in a cage covered with moist towels. They licked water from moist towel & petridishes but did not take killed insects & other food items & ultimately died within a week. Publications: Articles: More than 60. Other Details: Now I am working on the field ecology of bats of the newly formed Jharkand state. Date joined: Aug-99

Sophia, Ezhilmathi (7 Jul 1966) F Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli 627 007, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2553475

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Studies on some aspects of behaviour and roosting ecology of Hipposideros ater ater (Templeton, 1848), Guide: Dr. Juliet Vanitharani, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, 2001. Research & Spl. Interest: Conservation of Hipposideros ater ater. Publications: Articles: 1 Date joined: Jul-01

Sreepada, Kanale Sreenivasappa (3 Aug 1963) M Associate Professor Address: Dept. of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri 574 199, Karnataka Phone: 91-824-2287373, Res: 2284395 Fax: 91-824-2742367 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Contributions to the cell biology of Indian Chiroptera" ,1993, Mysore University. Guide: Dr. M. Edward Gururaj, Prof. of Zoology (Retd.). Research & Spl. Interest: Systematics of Indian bats-to clarify taxonomic uncertainty using cytogenetic and molecular techniques. To establish phylogenetic tree by taking all the available parameters. To find the link between Mega & Microchiropteran bats. Role of bats, in the ecosystem-Maintenance of biodiversity. Study the ecosystem functions. Role of fruit bats in forest regenerations and insectivorous and management habitat requirements and status assessments. Special Interest: Frugivorous bats - Pteropodid bats.

Projects: Foraging behaviour of fruit bats in Mangalore since 2002. Publications: Articles: 7. Other Details: Awards: Commonwealth fellow (2002-03), visited School of Biological Science, Queen Mary College, University of London. Date joined: Oct-99

Srinivasulu, Bhargavi (21 Apr 1972) F Research Scientist Address: Wildlife Biology Section, Dept. of Zoology, Osmania Univ., Univ. College of Science Hyberabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh Residence: Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society, G4, MRK Towers, Swarnadhama Nagar, Near Military Diary Farm, Old Bowenpally, Secunderabad 500 011, Andhra Pradesh Phone: Res: 91-40-64561981, Mobile: 9346746472 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Ecology, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecological importance and diets of Insectivorous bats. Projects: Study on role of insectivorous bats in rural and urban ecosystems as natural controllers of pests in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Ongoing study of bats in Borra Caves, Visakhapatnam, March 2003. Bats of Rollapadu, Kurnool dist., July 2002. Importance of Insect bats and analysis of their diet of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Ongoing. Publications: Articles: 23 Other Details: Informal sightings: Rousettus leschenaultii, Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx, Eonycteris spelaea, Rhinopoma hardwickii, Taphozous melanopogon, T. longimanus, Rhinolophus lepidus, Hipposideros lankadiva, H. speoris, Pipistrellus ceylonicus, Megaderma lyra, Pipistrellus tenuis. Resource partitioning of Pteropus giganteus and Tocleus biliostus in realtion to fruiting phenomenon of fig is of interest pertaining to my study. Date joined: Aug-01

Srinivasulu, Chelamala (13 Jan 1972) M Assistant Professor Address: Tetrapod Diversity & Wildlife Biology Section, Dept. of Zoology, Univ. College of Sci., Osmania Univ. Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh Residence: Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society, G4, MRK Towers, Swarnadhama Nagar, Near Military Diary Farm, Old Bowenpally, Secunderabad 500 011, Andhra Pradesh Phone: 91-40-27682218, Res: 64561981, Mobile: 9346571981 Fax: 91-40-2790020 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Photography, Education. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on Bats. Research & Spl. Interest: All taxa, distribution, diversity and phylogeny. Wildlife conservation and management in general and macrofaunal database inventory preparations. Special Interest: Ungulates, chiropterans and carnivores. Projects: More with respect to chiropterans excepting listing them from selected PA of Andhra Pradesh. Assessment of fruit bat damage to grapes and guavas in orchards in N. Secunderabad. Study the effect of control netting in grape orchards on fruit bats, especially the Short-nosed Fruit Bat Cynopterus sphinx. Assessment of bat diversity in and around the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Chiropteran diversity of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 onwards. Role of bats in urban ecosystems in Hyderabad and Secunderabad – 1997 onwards. Taxonomy of fruit bats, throughout India – 2002 onwards. Study of bats in Borra caves, Visakhapatnam, March 2003. Coordination of faunal component at forest departments NSTR biodiversity documentation in Nagaryuna- Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh, 2001 onwards. Publications: Articles: 23. Other Details: Informal sightings: Rousettus leschenaulti, Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx, Eonycteris spelaea, Rhinopoma hardwickii, Taphozous melanopogon, T. longimanus, Rhinolophus rouxii, R. lepidus, R. beddomei, Hipposideros fulvus, H. ater, H. cineraceus, H. galeritus, H. lankadiva, H. speoris, Pipistrellus ceylonicus, Tadarida aegyptiacus & more than 15 species of Vespertilionids. Chiroptera, being an interesting group of mammals fascinate me because of its varied species richness and distributional patterns. In certain areas their pestiferous nature, particulary that of megachiropterans requires scientific studies. Date joined: Jun-00

Subbulakshmi, Chidambaram (10 Jun 1978) F Student Address: Dept. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology, School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Residence: 58/2, Morappur Road, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri 635 111, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2859116, Res: 91-4348-241049

Research & Spl. Interest: Electro retinographic studies in Chiroptera. Projects: Diurnal variations in visual repsponse of retina in bat, Cynopterus sphinx Vahl 1797 to white light pulses. Captive bats maintained: Taphozous nudiventris kachhensis 2 bats for 6 months, Cynopterus sphinx 8 bats for 6 months.

Date joined: Jul-00

Sudhakaran, M.R. (9 Nov 1977) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Advance Zoology and Biotechnology, Sri Paramakalyani College Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli 627 412, Tamil Nadu E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Captive Breeding. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Behavioural ecology of frugivorous bats & reproduction in the Indian flying fox, Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782). Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 2007. Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in ecology & ethology studies of bats, studying about Pteropdids, mainly Pteropus giganteus. Captive bats maintained: Yes, Pteropus giganteus, C. sphinx in captive rearing for 3 years. Publications: Article: 2. Date joined: Jun-09

Sunny, Ronny (8 Sep1982) M Student Address: College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University Periyar Hostel, Vellanikkara, Thrissur 680 654, Kerala Phone: 91-487-23158509

Research & Spl. Interest: Comparative study on ectoparasites on the fruit bats of Thrissur. Other Details: Informal sightings: Kerivoula picta. Date joined: Jul-03

Swamidoss, Devaraj Paramanantha (28 Apr 1973) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, St. John’s College Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627 002 Tamil Nadu Residence: 52, Courtallam Road, Tirunelveli 627 006 Tamil Nadu Phone: Res: 91-462-2333331 Fax: 91-462-2580009

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Field and ethological studies and the behaviour of lesser dog faced fruit bat Cynopterus brachyotis", 1999, M.S. University. Guide: Dr. Suthakar Isaac. Research & Spl. Interest: To study the behavioural aspects and breeding patterns of frugivorous bat in captivity. Special Interest: Cynopterus brachyotis. Captive bats maintained: Maintaining Cynopterus brachyotis-13 nos. for the past 8 months. Publications: Article: 1. Date joined: Apr-00

T Tak, Jeeva Ram (5 Aug 1977) M Teacher / Research work Address: S/o SH. Kapooraram Vill / Post - Khimara, Via Sanerao, Pali Dist. 306 708, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9828455761

Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus (In desert area). Publications: Articles: 2. Other Details: Informal sightings: Sikar-Rajasthan: There is a big sight of bat Approx. 1000 nos. Rawasa-Sikar-Rajasthan: There are Approx. 200 nos. Date joined: Mar-07

Talmale, Shyamkant Sukhadeorao (23 Mar 1970) M Assistant Zoologist Address: Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre 168-169, Vidya Nagar, Jabalpur 482 002, Madhya Pradesh Residence: Indraprastha Complex, C-1/14, Survey No. 76/12, New Sangavi Pune 411 027, Maharashtra Phone: 91-761-2641792, Mobile: 8120429195 Fax: 91-761-2641421 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity. Ph.D. (Thesis Title): “Studies on small mammal diversity in Maharashtra", Pune University, 2007. Guide: Dr. M.S. Pradhan. Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy and distribution of India chiroptera. Projects: Study of chiropteran specimens of the museum. Date joined: Jul-03

Thabah, Adora F Student Address: Solar View Cottage, Upper Mawprem Shillong 793 002, Meghalaya Phone: 91-364-2241667

Research & Spl. Interest: Echolocation, diet and wing morphology of bats of Meghalaya. Special Interest: Otomops wroughtoni, Ia io, Hipposideros and Rhinolophus species. Projects: Echolocation, diet and wing morphology of bats of Meghalaya, North-east India

Date joined: Jan-02

Thakur, Sanjay Singha (12 Jul 1975) M Sr. Project Officer Address: WWF- India, SML-TCP (Pench-Kanha Corridor Region). Asha Appt, Shanti Nagar, Ekta Colony, Next to BSNL Tower, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh Residence: 666/1 Bhoi-Ali, Raviwar Peth, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune 410 506, Maharashtra Phone: Res: 91-2114-223669, Mobile: 9423004369, 9993465716 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy and distribution of bats in north Western Ghats. Projects: Surveys for cave bats in Pune district. 1996-2001. Date joined: Jul-02

Tharmarajan, Ramprasath (15 Jan 1983) M Student Address: Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Biological Sci., Madurai Kamaraj University Palkalai Nagar, Madurai 625 021, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-452-2458223, Res: 4378708, Mobile: 9976885865 Fax: 91-452-2458223 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Special Interest: Cynopterus sphinx. Date joined: Aug-08

Thiyagesan, Krishnamoorthy (3 Oct 1955) M Reader in Zoology Address: AVC College (Autonomous) Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai 609 305, Tamil Nadu Residence: 3, Mana Deekshithar Street, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-4364-229911, Res: 91-4144-221538

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Wildlife biology, biodiversity, systematic, ecotoxicology. Special Interest: Fruit bat, Pteropus giganteus Date joined: Jun-00

Tiple, Ashish Diliprao (30 Jun 1983) M Head and Asst. Prof. Address: Dept. of Zoology, Vidhyabharati College Seloo, Wardha, Maharashtra Residence: B1/8 Savitri Vihar, Somalwada, Wardha Road, Nagpur 440 025, Maharashtra Phone: 91-7155220136, Res: 07176244532, Mobile: 09673446025 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on Bats. Date joined: Dec-11

V Vanitharani, Juliet (20 Jul 1958) F Professor and Head Address: Advance Zoology & Biotech. Dept. & Research Centre, Sarah Tucker College, Perumalpuram, Tirunelveli 627 007 Tamil Nadu Residence: GOSHEN, 45, Bharathi Nagar, Tirunelveli 627 007, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-462-2531261, Res: 2530597, Mobile: 94431 53126 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): "Studies on the changes of wing morphology and body weight in a few species of South Indian bats", 1998, Madurai Kamaraj University. Research & Spl. Interest: Bat conservation and behavioural studies. Special Interest: Rousettus leschenaulti, Megaderma lyra, Taphozous melanopogon, Hipposideros speoris, H. ater. Projects: Some behaviour studies of bats in and around Tirunelveli, Minor research project (UGC) (8o44' N lat 77o42' E long) in 1993-94 and 1994-95. Publications: Articles: 2. Other Details: I am whole heartedly and sincerely willing to participate in all the activities which are related to bat conservation and studies.

Date joined: Nov-00

Vanlalnghaka, Chhakchhuak (23 May 1976) M Student Address: C/o. Dr. D.S. Joshi, Zoology Dept., Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar 414 001, Maharashtra Phone: 91-241-2321212 Fax: 91-241-2322415 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., "Study of ecology of bats in the Lonar Crater ecosystems", University of Pune. Guide: Dr. D.S. Joshi, Co-guide: Dr. E.R. Martin. Research & Spl. Interest: Study of ecology of bats in the Lonar Crater ecosystems. Special Interest: Rousettus species and insectivorous bats. Projects: Ecology, feeding habits, breeding & threats to bats in the Lonar Crater ecosystems, Ongoing. Variation in the circadian rhythm of the flight activity of bats under captive condition. Captive bats maintained: Rousettus species (7-10; 3 months). Their breeding season started from April and have observed some females carry their pups and nursing mothers carry their pups during foraging till they are 9-11 weeks old. Other Details: Study of threats to the bat colonies of the Lonar Crater ecosystems will be identified which will be helpful in conservation of these colonies.

Vantipalli, Vijayakrishna (8 Jun 1977) M Address: Abhyudaya Degree College Beside Society Petrol pump, Kamavarapukota, West Godavari Dt. 534 449, Andhra Pradesh E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, demography and reproductive physiology of bats. Special Interest: Taphozous nudiventris, Rhinopoma microphyllum, R. hardwickii, Pteropus giganteus giganteus. Other Details: Informal sightings: We follow capture & recapture method by tagging bats. We have chosen a room with just one opening in an old monument where Taphozous nudiventris roosts. (34 nos.). We have tagged 15 of them by different methods without causing any damage or injury, for future studies. Willing to attempt to introduce some species to new environments where their presence is needed. Date joined: Jun-02

Varu, Shantilal Nanalal (15 Jan 1948) M Retired Govt. Servant Address: Junavas Temple Street, Madhapur Kutch Bhuj 370 020, Gujarat Phone: Res: 91-2832-241500, Mobile: 9925730354

Specialization: Taxonomy. Research & Spl. Interest: Want to identify species of chiroptera with its distribution. Date joined: Jul-08

Vattakaven, Joseph M Research Associate Address: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE) Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka Phone: 91-80-23530069 Fax: 91-80-23530070

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Butterflies, ants, snails, dragonflies, birds, bats. Other Details: Currently doing an urban biodiversity survey in Bangalore on bats. Working on bats for population studies. Date joined: May-04

Verma, Bhoopendra Kumar (7 May 1987) M Research Scholar Address: Dept. of Zoology, University College of Science M.L.S. University Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan Phone: Mobile: 9461623278, 9887017465 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Ecology, Photography, Education, Others - Zoonotic Disease. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., “Studies on role of phosphate in relation to producation and diversity of zooplankton in water bodies of south Rajasthan”, M.L.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Guide: Prof. Madhu Sharma, Vice chancellor, Univerisity of Kerala. Research & Spl. Interest: Diversity and Taxonomy. Date joined: May-12

W Wadatkar, Jayant S. (6 Mar 1972) M Lab. Assistant Address: Dept. of Zoology, S.G.B. Amravati University Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra Residence: 42, Greenpark Colony, Near Ashiyad, Shegaon Road, Amravati 444 604, Maharashtra Phone: Mobile: 9822875773 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Birds, butterflies & bats Projects: Bats (Flying fox) observation & counting, Semadoh, Melghat T.R. May 01, April 02 & Feb 03. Photography & Video shooting, Semadoh, Melghat T.R., June, 2003. Bat education programme arranged for students at Semadoh, Melghat T.R., Aug, 2003. Other Details: Informal sightings: Colony of Flying fox at Semadoh (Melghat Tiger Reserve) is under observation from last 3 years. Seasonal changes on roosting sight and number’s data also collected. Arranged observation & counting programme to trekkers and students (3 times).

Date joined: Oct-03

Walker, Sally R. (12 Oct 1944) F Convenor & Administrative Chair, CCINSA Address: Zoo Outreach Organization 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore 641035, Tamil Nadu Phone: 91-9385339862 & 9385339863 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Special Interest: Otomops wroughtoni and all fruit bats. Projects: Convenor, CCINSA Other Details: I initiated the Chiroptera Conservation Network of South Asia after the participants of the Chiroptera working group recommended that there be a bat network at the Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) workshop for Mammals, 1997. Dr. Marimuthu was kind to lend his scientific expertise. We have a good response which this directory demonstrates.

Date joined: Aug-00

Y Yardi, Kranti Dhananjay (13 Jan 1962) F Project Incharge Address: Cummins Nature Club, Cummins India Ltd. Kathrud, Plot 6, Shailesh Society, Nav Sahyadri Post, Pune 411 052, Maharashtra OR Bharathi Vidyapeeth, Institute of Environment Education and Research Bharathi Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Katraj-Dhankawadi, Pune 411 043, Maharashtra Phone: 91-20-331234, 339490, 2544821 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Food and feeding habits of different bats. Special Interest: Microchiropterans. Projects: Species distribution of mega & micro-chiropterans in Pune dist. & W. Ghats of Maharashtra since Apr’02 Other Details: At present we are working in Pune Corporation limits however we now intend to increase survey area. Simultaneously we are also interested in the taxonomy of nocturnal insects found in the study area with reference to microbats. Date joined: Feb-00

NNEPALEPAL

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

43 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 50 species of bats in NEPAL NEPAL A Acharya, Pushpa Raj (4 Jul 1980) M Lecturer, Researcher Address: Dept. of Zoology, Patan Multiple Campus Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal OR Student, Ecology International Program, Biology, Faculty of Science Prince of Songkhla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 900112 Phone: 977-1-4331870, 4331896, 61-540463, 61-534673, Mobile: 9841700215, Mobile: +66 8422525468 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Photography, Education. Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Foraging Behaviour of Dawn Cave Nectar Bat (Eonycteris spelaea: Pteropodidae) to insight its role on effective pollination to its major diet plants in Southern . Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, 2008-2012. Dr. Sara Bumrungsri, Assistant Lecturer, PSU Prof. Paul A Racey, regiour Professor, University of Aberdeen, Chair, IUCN, SSC - Chiroptera Research & Spl. Interest: Currently I am working on fruit bat ecology. My ultimate interest to shape the Nepalese Chiroptera research to meet the global scenario and to build our capacity to collaborate with contemporary global chiroptera network. Projects: One day Workshop and establishment of Bat Friends, Institute of Forestry, Nepal, 2006. Public Awareness Program, Eastern Himalaya Region, Nepal, Makalu and Kanchenjunga-singalila Complex region, 2008 - 2009. Establishment of Bat Club, Central Dept. of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2007. Co-ordinator of Training on Small Mammal field Technique and Research, Regional Workshop, CCINSA, Jawalakhel, Kathmandu, 2007. Captive bats maintained: Eonycteris spelaea, in Thailand for a week Other Details: Other Information: I would like to inform to all newly interested bat student of South Asia to feel free to contact for your career in bat studies. I have seen, learned and experienced the excellent learning environment in South East Asia where world topmost scientist collaborating to advance the global chiropteran knowledge. You can be here to develop your scientific career. Date joined: Jul-05 Adhikari, Hari (24 Aug 1984) M Coordinator Address: Natural Resources Research and Conservation Centre (NaReCon) Lakeside 6, Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Zone, Nepal Residence: Amar Marg, Milan Chowk 11, Butwal, Rupendehi Dist., Lumbini Zone, Nepal Phone: Mobile: 9804105431, Res: 977-71543066 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Bat species identification in caves (Birendra cave, Bat cave, World peace cave, etc) Bat conservation awareness program among school children in Madan Pokhara Valley of Palpa District of Nepal. Program funded by Bat Conservation International, 2008 Global Grassroots. Special Interest: Pteropus giganteus and cave bats of Nepal. Date joined: Jun-08 Adhikari, Niranjan (11 Nov 1986) M Coordinator for Publication and Communication Address: Natural Resources Research and Conservation Centre (NaReCon) Butwal Branch, Amar Marg, Milanchowk, Butwal-11 Rupandehi Dist. Lumbini Zone, Nepal Phone: 977-71543066, Res: 71527060, Mobile: 9847092923 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology, Photography, Education, Other Research & Spl. Interest: Status and distribution of Pteropus giganteus in Nepal. Worked as Assistant in Awareness program among students in Madan pokhara Valley of Nepal, Program funded by Bat Conservation International:Global Grassroot Award 2008. Status and Distribution of Bats in Palpa Dist. of Western Nepal, Program funded by Chester Zoo. School teaching program in different part of Nepal. Bat materials preparation and broadcast through different F.M Station in Nepal. Date joined: May-09 Aryal, Achyut (8 Mar 1980) M Team Leader Address: The Biodiversity Research and Training Forum (BRTF) P.O. Box: 299, Pokhara, Nepal Phone: 977-9846043903, 977-61536099 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology Research & Spl. Interest: Working with different mammals of Nepal specially ecology research. Date joined: Feb-09 Aryal, Kul Chandra (19 Nov1986) M M.Sc. Student and Radio Journalist Address: Dept. of Zoology, Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Arkhale V.D.C-1, Gulmi district, Lumbini zone, Nepal Phone: 977-014475345, Mobile: 9841771148 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology Research & Spl. Interest: Specially on wildlife of Mahabharat range. Actually on the bird, vulture and the rodents. I want to study the interference of rodents with human as the pest and other mammals like bat. Date joined: Jun-07 B Baral, Hem Sagar (12 Oct 1967) M Address: Himalayan Nature P.O. Box: 10918, Gyandeep Marg, Lazimpat Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 9771-4439042, Mobile: 9851019751 Fax: 9771-4444527 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Birds & Bats, habitat restoration projects for bats, among bats studied Pteropus population in Nepal. Special Interest: Pteropus population. Date joined: May-07 Baral, Nabin (23 Jan 1974) M Student Address: Pardi Biruta, Pokhara 17, Nepal Phone: 977-61-525145 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Currently I am interested in listing bat species in the Central Nepal, their status and raising conservation awareness among college students through specimen collection for college museum. Projects: Population status survey of macrochiroptera, Pokhara, Nepal 19-20 Aug 2004. Inventory of natural caves as habitat for microchiroptera, Pokhara, Nepal. Publications: None on Bats Other Details: Nepal has exceptionally rich biodiversity but research in this field is very scanty. Although big mammals are privileged to be in the list of targeted species for research, others are anticipating sympathetic look from biologist. One of the potential area to develop professional career for biologists is the studies of bats. Basnet, Krishna Bahadur (6 Apr 1963) M School Teacher and Co-ordinator Bat Club Address: Boudha Secondary English School Boudha, P.O. Box: 11483, Ramhiti-6, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4472380, Mobile: 9841371114, 9803647378 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: In the research field, I am very much interested in bat species as well as other animals. Projects: Project work on Chiroptera, April 2004. Established bat club, June 2005. Provided different bat's knowledge to the club students, January 2006. Captive bats maintained: Yes, I have but due to lack of knowledge about bat species it is difficult to classify their species. Actually I work with some information books. Date joined: Jun-07

Bista, Manjit (10 May 1986) M Student Address: Institute of Forestry Pokhara, Nepal Phone: 977-61-430090, Mobile: 9803154637 Fax: 977-61-430387 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Species identification in Banpale danda, caves of Vhalam, Amintar etc. Bat conservation awarness programs in schools and communities in Pokhara valley. Worked as an assistance for the research "Habitat sutability mapping & species identification of Chiroptera" in Kaski district, Nepal. Special Interest: Intrested to work on status, behaviour and habitat preference of Pteropus giganteus of nepal and their behaviour. Other Details: I am actively working in an organisation, "Bat Friends" since 2007. Date joined: Mar-10

C Chaudhary, Birendra Prasad (23 Mar 1984) M Student Address: Dept. of Zoology, Tri-chandra Multiple Campus Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Eastern Development Region, Sagarmatha, Lahan Nagar Palika-1, Sirha, Padariya, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-33-561379, Mobile: 9804349378 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Economical value aspects. Date joined: Jun-07

Chaudhary, Gyanendra (18 Apr 1975) M Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal Residence: Chaudhary Medicine Centre, Kalaiya, Bharal Chowk, Bara, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-53-551375, Mobile: 9841487228, 9803218262 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Conservation of small mammals (Rodentia) and its ecological importance. Date joined: Jun-07

D Dahal, Sagar (23 Jun 1986) M Bat Conservation Officer Address: Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation (SMCRF) New Baneswor, Kathmandu 10, Nepal Phone: 977-01-4780984, Mobile: 9841508494 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Special Interest: Vampires Other Details: Informal sightings: During evening hours, bats come inside my home. It is a region about 200m from sea level. Date joined: Jun-07 G Ghimire, Bipin Chandra (23 Apr 1982) M Student Address: C/o, Mr. Jagadish Chandra Ghimire Bharatpur-8, Chitwan, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-56-524687, Mobile: 9841478884 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Very much interested to know the ecology of small mammals. Special Interest: Bats. Date joined: Jun-07 Ghimire, Rameshwor (28 Jun 1986) M Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Patan Multiple College Campus Patandhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal Residence: Central Development Region, Bagwati, Lamtar-4, Lalitpur Phone: 977-1-5580185, Mobile: 9803380749 Ext. 977 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Keenly interested on the study of bat, their distribution, habitats and ecological importance of the mid- himalayan range of Nepal. Date joined: Jun-07 Ghimire, Sudipa (25 Feb 1984) F Student Address: C/o Dr. Ishwor Chandra Ghimire Bharatpur-10, Chitwan, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-56-527937, Mobile: 9841606348 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Interested in study of diversity of bats in different ecological regions of our country. Projects: Bat conservation education Date joined: Jun-07 K Kafle, Gandhiv (17 Apr 1980) M NGO Worker Address: Gaikhur, Ward No:1, Pauwatara, Gorkha, Nepal OR Program Officer, Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) P.O. Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal Phone: 977-61-535357, 526834, Mobile: 977-9846027709, 9846089929 Fax: 977-61-539956 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology, Education, Other-Ethnozoology Research & Spl. Interest: Ethnozoological study on bats - fruit bats Date joined: Nov-08 Kaphle, Rameshwor (20 Dec 1984) M Student/Researcher Address: Central Dept. of Zoology, Tribhuvan University G.P.O. Box 13153, Kirtipur Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-1-4493376 Mobile: 977-9841202724 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Particulary on conservation of bats and also their distribution pattern. Special Interest: Pteropus giganteus. Projects: Bat Club, Kirtipur, Tribhuvan University, 2007. Field technique for research and conservation of volant and non-volant small mammals, Kathmandu, 12- 19 June, 2007 Other Details: Informal sightings: Flying fox, Pteropus giganteus. Date joined: Jun-07 Karki, Laxmi (16 Apr 1989) F Address: Residence: Asmati ward No: 6, Khalanga VDC, Taksar, Shyangja District Gandaki Zone, Nepal Phone: Mobile: 9806565315, Res: 9804127670 Fax: 977-61431563 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Photography, Education, Other Research & Spl. Interest: Worked as assistant during "Bat Conservation Awareness program among school children in Madan Pokhara Valley of Palpa District of Nepal.” Program funded by Bat Conservation International, 2008 Global Grassroots Award. Participated in bat training program in Bindabasani H. S. Sch. & club formation, near BAT CAVE. Study of status-Pteropus giganteus in Madan Pokhara Valley & Tansen Municipality-Palpa Dist. Participated in bat species identification in Bat Cave, Pokhara, Nepal (Rhinolophus armiger and Rhinolophus pussilus). Special interest: Pteropus giganteus of Nepal. Date joined: Jun-08 Khadka, Ananda (6 Feb 1985) M Student Address: Institute of Forestry Pokhara, Nepal Phone: 977-61-520090 Fax: 977-61-521563

Research & Spl. Interest: Wildlife. Special Interest: Bat survey & study. Khanal, Shiva M Student Address: Institute of Forestry P.B. No: 43, Pokhara, Nepal Phone: 977-61-520090 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus leucocephalus) Date joined: Nov-05 Khanal, Yajnamurti (13 Jan 1984) M Student Address: Institute of Forestry P.B. No: 43, Pokhara, Nepal Phone: 977-61-539472 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus Other Details: Informal sightings: Indian flying fox in Tansen Municipality, Damkada at Madanpokhara VDC, unknown species in cave of Aamdanda VDC (all in Palpa district), Nepal. Bat cave, Birendra cave and Chindada in Kaski district, Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Date joined: Oct-05 Khatiwada, Ambika Prasad (20 Dec 1981) M Student Address: Institute of Forestry P.B. No: 43, Pokhara, Nepal Residence: Phungling VDC-4, Taplejung, Nepal Phone: 977-61-539472, Res: 977-24-460412

Research & Spl. Interest: Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus leucocephalus) Other Details: Informal sightings: Indian flying fox in Taplejung district, Nepal. Bat cave, Crazy cave and Chindada in Kaski district, Pokhara Valley, Nepal.. Date joined: Nov-05 Koju, Narayan Prasad (25 Nov 1979) M Wildlife Researcher Address: Central Dept. of Zoology Tribhuvan University Kritipur, Nepal Residence: Sallaghari-17, Bhaktapur, Nepal Phone: 977-1-6618409, Mobile: 9841514747 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Date joined: Jun-07 L Limbu, Tulashi (20 Feb 1988) F Student Address: Padma Kanya Multiple Campus Bagbazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-23-580462 Mobile: 9841645248 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Want to know about the population, distribution pattern of bats in my country and contribute in conserving them. Date joined: Jun-07 M Manandhar, Purna Prasad (5 Feb 1995) M Govt. Service Address: Cattle and Buffalo Promotion Division (Central Office), Dept. of Livestock Service Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal. Residence: 17, Janekta Marga, Buddha Nagar, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu 10, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4783469, 4783628 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Wildlife reproduction (Mammals & Reptiles) Projects: Study on the distribution of different species and their roosting sites of bat in Kathmandu valley. Study on the factors affecting the decline of the number of bat species in Kathmandu valley. Conservation of the endangered or the threatened species. Date joined: Sep-05 Mohan, K.C. (23 Aug 1985) M Secretary Address: Natural Resources Research and Conservation Centre (NaReCon) Lakeside 6, Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Zone, Nepal Residence: Chhibang-1, Chautara, Rukum, Rapti Zone, Nepal Phone: Mobile: 977-9804172998 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Completed research in " Assessment of people wildlife conflict in Sikies region of Annapurna conservation area, Nepal". Speical interest: In studying Human-bat conflicts, the Ecology, Behaviour & Conservation of fruit in Nepal Date joined: Aug-09 N Nakarmi, Asmita Pasa (1 Feb 1987) F Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Patan Multiple College Campus Patandhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-86-420071, Mobile: 9803025351 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Want to research on all types of species found in Nepal. Date joined: Jun-07 Neupane, Hari (14 Nov 1987) M Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Amrit Science College Lainchaur, Tamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Res: Yakaltar, Banasthali-16, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-1-4880503 Mobile: 9841229445 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Keen interest to study about the species of bats, their genus and effect on environment. Date joined: Jun-07 P Phuyal, Sujas Prasad (8 Apr 1978) M Student Address: P.B. No: 13688 Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 977-61-539472 Fax: 977-61-521563 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Every aspect of bat ecology Other Details: Informal sightings: Sighting of large number of bats dwelling in the Chamero Gupha cave of Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Sighting of large number of bats resting in tall trees around Royal Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Pokharel, Krishna Prasad (30 Oct 1981) M Teacher Address: Institute of Science and Technology Prithiv Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal Residence: C/o Balram Pokhrel, Kathmandu University Dept. of Natural Science (Chemistry), P.O. Box: 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-61-431691, Mobile: 9841215194 E-mail: [email protected] Research & Spl. Interest: Interested on bats, beside these, I am very much interested on the field of conservation biology, specially on the field of ungulates, specially in the Himalayan region. Special Interest: Ungulates. Projects: Bat club, education and filed techniques, Kathmandu, 19-21 June 2007 Other Details: Informal sightings: Fruit bats and flying foxes in different parts of Pokhara Valley and Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. I have done research on general ecology of Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) in midhill region of Nepal. Date joined: Jun-07 R Rajchal, Rajesh (23 Oct 1980) M Student Address: Bhaktapur - 9, Byasi Bagmati Zone, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-01-6614859, Mobile: 9803210032 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education, Conservation Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education, Conservation. Special Interest: Chiroptera Projects: Visit of Chamero Gupha (Bat cave) Kaski, Pokhara, 2001-05. An overview of the bats in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, Mar 05. Other Details: Informal sightings: Bats in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. Bats in Chamero Gupha (Bat cave), Kaski, Pokhara. Interests in formation of bat clubs in different places of Nepal, (status, distribution and habitat evolution), Awareness programs on bats. Visit to CCINSA bat club of Baudha School, Kathmandu, Nepal, 20 Mar 2005. Ranabhat, Nar Bahadur (12 Aug 1978) M Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, Trichandra Campus, Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: G.P.O. 9750, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: Mobile: 9841374407 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Insectivorous bats Date joined: Jun-07 S Shrestha, Anjana (27 Oct 1983) F Radio Journalism Address: GPO Box: 3645, Sundhara Bagmati Kathmandu 22, Nepal Residence: New Gatthaghar, Madhyapur -15, Bhaktapur, Nepal Phone: 977-61-532877, 535377, Res: 01-6632651, Mobile: 9804118166 Fax: 977-61-540243, 532891 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Education Research & Spl. Interest: Making optimum use of media for efficient conservation education Date joined: Aug-08 Shrestha, Geeta (1 Dec 1962) F Founder Chairperson Address: NATURE - Nepal Action Trust for Utility Resource and Education 138, Banijya Marga, Bijuli Bazar, New Baneshwor, P. Box: 20543 Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4781136, Mobile: 9851056325 Fax: 977-1-4780235 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Shrestha, Tej kumar (11 Feb 1948) M Professor Address: Central Dept. of Zoology, Tribhuvan University G.P.O. Box 6133, Kirtipur Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4331896, Res: 4279748 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided. Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and behaviour Projects: Studies on the ecology, ethology and biology of wildlife of Nepal 1993, Barkatullah Univ., , India. Date joined: Oct-01 Shrestha, Tanuja (14 Aug 1989) F Student Address: Padma Kanya Multiple Campus Bagbazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-23-580531 Mobile: 9841593729 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Want to know about different species present in my country & do further research on them. Date joined: Jun-07 Sigdel, Prakash (6 Nov 1988) M Student Address: Residence: Duhagadi-4 Charali, Thapa, Nepal Phone: 977-23-460156, Mobile: 9803366922

Research & Spl. Interest: In mammals, those which have the character of birds. This feature is unique in the zoological kingdom, so I want something to be researched in this field. Date joined: Jun-07 Sitoula, Bikram Kumar (19 Jan 1989) M Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Amrit Science College Lainchaur, Tamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4450536, Res: 977-2-3692278, Mobile: 9841445015 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Will perform research on Pipistrellus mimus in future. Special interest: Is on Pipistrellus mimus because I want to work on flying mammals. Date joined: Jun-07 Subedi, Rajan (16 Feb 1983) M Student Address: Institute of Forestry, Office of the Dean Pokhara, Nepal Phone: Mobile: 977-9846084390 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Interested to research bats of Nepal Date joined: Jul-08 Subedi, Tulsi Ram (24 Dec 1979) M Researcher Address: Bird Conservation Nepal P.O. Box: 12465, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Arghatosh VDC-3, Arghakhanchi Dist., Lumbini Zone, Nepal Phone: 977-1-4417805, Res: 6616745, Mobile: 9851093562 Fax: 977-1-4413884 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology Research & Spl. Interest: Study on bat biology and their conservation. Special interest: Fruit bats, vulture and red panda Other Details: Informal sightings: Pteropus giganteus, Pipistrellus mimus, Miniopterus sp. Date joined: Jun-07 T Thapa, Arjun (25 Nov 1985) M Student Address: Central Dept. of Zoology, Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Walling -10, Syangja, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-61-690283, Mobile: 9841959828 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, biology of bats. Projects: Bat club, education and filed techniques, Kathmandu, 19-21 June 2007 Other Details: Informal sightings: Fruit bats and flying foxes in different parts of Palpa district. Date joined: Jun-07 Thapa, Sanjan Bahadur (2 Nov 1983) M Bat Conservation Officer Address: Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation (SMCRF) New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal Residence: Pokharia, Biratnagar-1, Morang, Nepal Phone: 0977-01-4780984, Res: 977-21-527884, Mobile: 9849111197 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Genetic variability in Vespertilionid bats of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Survey of bats and their roost in Eastern Nepal, Survey of Pteropus colonies all over Nepal. Want to conduct research on "Can bat be useful controlling malaria?" & "Bat as biological controller for pests." Special Interest: Rhinolophus sp. (Endangered according to IUCN). Date joined: Jun-07 W Wenju, Rabi (15 Oct 1985) F Student Address: Dept. of Environmental Science, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal Phone: Res: 977-11-490216 Mobile: 9803405137 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Want to do research on the ecological importance and conservation status of bats and rodents in context of Nepal. Date joined: Jun-07 PPAKISTANAKISTAN

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

15 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 45 species of bats in PAKISTAN PAKISTAN A Akhtar, Naeem (30 Dec 1972) M Student Address: PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Phone: Mobile: 0333-6203377 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Captive Breeding, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Habitat distribution and species diversity of microchiroptera bats of the Pothwar region, PMAS Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Rawalpinidi, 2012 Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, feeding habit and reproduction of microchiroptera bat in Pakistan. Projects: Worked in laboratory with chiroptera both micro and mega, their morphometry, atopsy, reproduction, Pothwar region. In field captured micro and mega bats with different techniques, observed their behaviour, Pothwar region. Counting the popoulation of megachiroptera, Pothwar region. Date joined: Sep-11 B Bhatti, Rabia Zaman (16 Mar 1986) F Student Address: C/o Dr. Muhammad Sajid Nadeem, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Zoology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Phone: Mobile: 03155368682 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Captive Breeding, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Comparative study on skull morphometry of different microchiropterans in Pothwar region of Pakistan. I am working on eight microbats species of Pothwar region wehich i captured: Megaderma lyra, Tophozus nodiventrus, Rhinopoma microphyllum, Scotophillas heathi and four species of Pipistrellus genera. Projects: Worked in laboratory with chiroptera both micro and mega, their morphometry, atopsy, skull extraction and measurements, Pothwar region. In field captured micro and mega bats with different techniques, observed their behaviour, Pothwar region. Date joined: Sep-11 H Hassan, Muhammad Mahmood-ul (1 Mar 1972) M Associate Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology & Fisheries, University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38900, Pakistan Residence: House No: 1848-D, Ghulam Muhammad Abad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan Phone: 92-323-9669986 Fax: 92-42-9211461 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and biology of small mammals and bats. Projects: I have not conducted any research work on the bats so far but intend to carry out field studies on the taxonomy, population dynamics, food habits, breeding and conservation of bats with the help of my M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. students. Other Details: Informal sightings: I have observed megachiropteran bats roosting communally on trees present along the banks of all major irrigation canals and within the premises of old canal rest houses during my field studies on the barn owl (Tyto alba). The field work was carried out in six districts of central Punjab, Pakistan i.e. Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Fasalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and Okara. The ruined buildings of canal rest houses, built along all the major irrigation canals by the British rulers some 200 years ago, offer a secure roost to microchiropteran bats with water in their close proximity from where they can forage insects. A large roost of megachiropteran bats is also reported to be present at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. Date joined: Jan-06 I Idnan, Muhammad (25 Jul 1985) M Address: Lecturer & PhD Scholar Department of Wildlife and Ecology University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Out Fall Road, Lahore, Pakistan Residence: H#13, St#1 Chamba Park Near Interwood Factory Sultan Mehmood Road, Baghbanpura Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: Mobile: 923334556732 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Captive breeding, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Genetic Diversity in Bats of Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Out Fall Road, Lahore, Pakistan, May 2019. Guide: Dr. Arshad Javid. Research & Spl. Interest: Genetic Diversity and Behaviour Publications: Shahbaz, M., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, S.M. Hussain, S. Ashraf and M. Idnan. 2014, Recent record of Scotophilus heathii from wheat-rice based agroecosystem of Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(4): 1175-1179 Date joined: Mar-19 J Javid, Arshad (02 Oct 1980) M Address: Teaching (Assistant Professor) Department of Wildlife and Ecology University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Out Fall Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: Mobile: 923005768085 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Ecology Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Bat Biodiversity (Vespertilioniformes: Order Chiroptera) In Some Tropical and Arid-Subtropical Regions of Pakistan, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan, 2012 Research & Spl. Interest: Chiropteran Taxonomy and Ecology Date joined: Dec-16 K Khan, Ahmad (23 Apr 1967) M Conservation Biologist Address: C/o. Pak- General Store, Nishat Chowk, Mingora, Swat District NWFP, Pakistan Residence: Moh. Ibrahim Khel, Village Udigram, District Swat, NWFP, Pakistan Phone: 92-936-770652

Research & Spl. Interest: Fruit bats Projects: List of informal studies: Fruit bats attacked apple orchards in Swat, Common bats around Udigram village. Date joined: Aug-03 Khan, Md. Asif (25 May 1972) M Research Associate Address: Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Zoological Sciences Division Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad Phone: 92-51-9252268, Res: 5818833, Mobile: 92-3145223934 Fax: 92-51-9252087 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D. Date joined: Jul-10 Khan, Md. Ayaz (1 Sep 1971) M Conservation Biologist Address: Irrigation Colony, Shamsi Road, Mardan 23200 NWFP, Pakistan Phone: 92-300-9178647, 931-63325 Fax: 92-992-341492

Research & Spl. Interest: Bats, birds (Pheasants) Other Details: Informal sightings: Many sightings but not sure of species. Chiroptera is an ignored fauna in Pakistan and very little or no work has been carried out. After this C.A.M.P. workshop, the animal group will be given good attention in future by field biologists & conservationists. Date joined: Aug-03 Khan, Md. Israr (1 Jan 1973) M Forester Address: House # 192, Street #4, Sector C-1, FDC Colony, Phase #5, Hazatabad, Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan Phone: 92-91-825407 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Mammals and birds Projects: Fruit bat or flying fox in Surbia, Chorsada in March-April 2003. Survey of fruit bats, habitat study with farmers/rural community in Swabi, Charsale in March-April 2003. Other Details: Informal sightings: Fruit bat and other species (species not known) Date joined: Aug-03 Khan, Md. Niaz (1 Mar 1978) M Address: C/o Baz Mohammad, Advocate Office No. 5, Pak Building, Regal Chowk, Circular Road, Quetta, Pakistan Phone: 92-81-664663, 831495, 300-9386629 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ungulates, birds, mammals and plants Projects: Survey of bats in Quetta, Baluchistan, January 2003. Other Details: Informal sightings: Bats in Quetta, Loralai, Pechawa, Swat, Gilgat Training and higher education needed in Pakistan Date joined: Aug-03 M Masood, Jaffer (12 Dec 1969) M Researcher Address: 55/S, Block # II, P.E.C.H.S. Karaew #219, Off Kashmir Road, Karachi, Pakistan Phone: 92-21-4551793

Captive bats maintained: Frugivorous bats for two months Date joined: Dec-04 N Nadeem, Muhammad Sajid (4 Apr 1970) M Asst. Professor Address: Dept. of Zoology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpinidi Phone: 92-51-9290015, Mobile: 92-300-8539455 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Yes, Not on bats. Research & Spl. Interest: Wildlife ecology with focus on population, diet and habitat studies of birds and small mammals Date joined: Sep-11 Nighat, Shagufta (27 Nov 1964) F College Lecturer and PhD Scholar Address: C/o Dr. Muhammad Sajid Nadeem, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, PMAS Arid Agri. Univ. Rawalpinidi, Pakistan Phone: Res: 92-51-284-0094, Mobile: 92-321-516-7109 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Ecology, Diseases, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., “Heavy metal residues in the bat fauna of Central and Northern Punjab, Pakistan”, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Guide: Dr. Muhammad Sajid Nadeem and Dr. Muhammad Mehmood-ul-Hassan Research & Spl. Interest: To identify heavy metal toxicity in different species of both fruit eating and insect eating bats of different areas of the Punjab, Pakistan Projects: Laboratory work, Punjab and Potowar region of Pakistan, 2008 and onwards, Education, Diseases Date joined: Aug-11 Noureen, Sajida (1 Jun 1982) F Student Address: C/o Dr. Muhammad Sajid Nadeem, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Zoology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpinidi Phone: Mobile: 92-331-7041348 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Ecology, Roosting Habits and Reprodution in Megachiroptera of Potohwar region, Pakistan. PMAS Arid Agricultural University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan 2013. Guide: Dr. Muhammad Sajid Nadeem and Dr. Muhammas Mehmood-ul-Hassan. Research & Spl. Interest: To observe the ecology, roosting behavior, reproduction and feeding habits of fruit eating bats in different areas of the Potohwar region, Pakistan Projects: Laboratory work, Punjab and Potowar region of Pakistan, 2008 and onwards. Education programs & Disease Date joined: Dec-11 R Raja, Naeem Ashraf (1 Jan 1967) M

Director Biodiversity Program Address: Biodiversity Directorate, Ministry of Environment, Pakistan Enercon Building, G-5/2, Islamabad 46000, Pakistan Phone: 92-51-9245596 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Taxonomy & distribution and ecology of mega and microchiroptera in Pakistan. Date joined: Jul-04 S Salim, Mohammad (2 Feb 1983) M Assistant Professor Address: University of Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Hattar Road Near Swat Chowk Tehsil & District Haripur - 22620 Pakistan Phone: 0092-995-614164, Res: 0092-932-320171, Mobile: 0092-301-8920955 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Captive breeding, Photography, Education Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Bats (Chiroptera: Mammalia) Of Malakand Division, Pakistan Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology, Taxonomy and Diversity of bats Date joined: Dec-16 Shahbaz, Muhammad (15 Jan 1973) M Teacher Address: Women University, AJK, Bagh, Pakistan Phone: 00923056213654 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Genetics, Ecology Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Bats of Wheat Rice Based Agro-ecosystem of Punjab Research & Spl. Interest: Bat Fauna of Pakistan

Date joined: Dec-18

Sial, Nuzhat (3 Mar 1962) F Research Officer Address: Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Islamia University P.B. No: 146, Bahawal Pur, Pakistan Phone: 92-622-9255471, Res: 886997, Mobile: 0300-9688205 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Photography Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats. Taxonomic studies on spiders of Cholistan Desert Research & Spl. Interest: Aranaea (Spiders), Birds of Prey (e.g. Owl), Insecta Other Details: Informal sightings: Seen variety of species at various habitats and locations at Cholistan, Derawar Fort, Din Gorh, Mouj Garh, Nawan Kot. I expect to find unique species in ancient and ruined forts in and around these areas. Date joined: Jul-04 Z Zafar, Sara (27 Sep 1987) F Student Address: PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan Phone: Res: 92-57-2611612, Mobile: 03215551036 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Ecology Date joined: Sep-11 SSRI RI LLANKAANKA

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA

22 chiropteran members are recognized so far to do research and/or conservation education on 32 species of bats in SRI LANKA SRI LANKA A Ariyarathna, Sameera Chaturanga (25 Aug 1986) M Address: Supun, Koswathumanana Karandeniya, Sri Lanka Phone: Mobile: 0094771237725, 94716899704 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Genetics, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Photography, Education. Research & Spl. Interest: Pteropus giganteus giganteus Date joined: Jun-09 Asela, Muthumunige Dulan Chandana (29 May 1981) M Environmental Officer Address: 138/58, Swarnananda Housing Scheme, Talahena Malabe, Sri Lanka Phone: Mobile: 9422791918, 94772018762 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Small mammals Date joined: Nov-05 D Digana, Pradana Mudiyanselage Chandrasekara Bandara (13 Jul 1967) M Field Biologist Address: 211/5, B Colombo Road Rattanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka Residence: Hangilipola Road, Digana Maho, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-777-519671 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Ecology and biology of Sri Lankan bats. Guide: Dr. Wipula Yapa, University of Colombo Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and biology of bats Projects: Ecology and biology of Sri Lankan bats (roosting, breeding, migration) Island wide survey in Sri Lanka, 1995 tilll date. Radio tracking of Megaderma lyra (Home ranges), Galle district,1997-99. Date joined: Jan-02 G Ganeshan, Mega Primali Anushika (19 May 1984) F Nano Promotional Officer Address: Practical Action No: 5, Lionel Edirisinghe Mawatha, Colombo 5 Phone: 94-11-2829412, Mobile: 0771630794 Fax: 94-11-2856188 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Education Other Details: Currently doing B.Sc. in Zoology at the Open University of Sri Lanka and as a member and student of the Young Zoologists' Association of Sri Lanka. Date joined: Nov-11 Goonatilake, Manori (8 Nov 1972) F Research Asst. Address: National Museum Dept., Entomology Section Colombo 7, Sri Lanka Residence: No. 17, Sri Sangabo Mawatha, Kawdana, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-11-2 714311 Email: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): “Etho-ecology of Greater False Vampire Bat Megaderma lyra, at Baddegama, Galle district” Research & Spl. Interest: Etho-ecology of false vampire bats Megaderma lyra & M. spasma, Diversity & distribution of Sri Lankan bats. Projects: Feeding ecology of Family: , Southern, Western, North Western Sri Lanka, 2000 to date. Behavior of Megaderma lyra, Southern part of SL, 2000-2002. Distribution of Family: Megadermatidae, Southern, Western & North western of Sri Lanka, 2001 to date. Hair identification of Sri Lankan bats, University Museum, 2000. Captive bats maintained: Megaderma lyra for short period Other Details: Distribution Data J Jayasuriya, Angoda Liyanage (30 Aug 1954) M Wildlife Ranger Address: Dhammahara Maharachchimulla, Sri Lanka

Research & Spl. Interest: Small mammals Date joined: Nov-05 K Kumara, Koggala M. Senarath Asitha Saman (20 May 1979) M Technical Asst. Address: Enasal wathta, Yalpathwela Welimada, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-71-3224656 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Bats Date joined: Nov-05 Kusuminda, Thambiliya Godage Tharaka (21 Apr 1988) M Field Biologist Address: Biodiversity Education and Research No:4, E. W. Adikaram Mawatha, Pita Kotte, Sri Lanka Residence: No: 50/1, Paranakanda, Enderamulla, Wattala Phone: +94 778660777; Res: +94 335683670; Mobile: +94 783586906 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Title (Ph.D. Thesis): Presently enrolled for a Ph.D., “Assessing species richness, diversity and distribution of bats and their role in pest control in selected tea plantations in Sri Lanka”. University of Ruhuna, Matara Research & Spl. Interest: Cave dwelling bats, Data deficient bats, Pest control service of bats, Pesticide residue accumulation of bats, Taxonomy of Sri Lankan bats Publications: Articles: 6 Date joined: Jan-15 P Perera, Gunawardane Nuwan Dileepa (2 Jun 1978) M Research Asst. Address: Dept. of Zoology, University of Kelaniya Dalugama, Sri Lanka Residence: 251/1, Mohottiwaththa, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-11-2914479 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Ecology and taxonomy of bats of Sri Lanka, (Micro-chiropterans) Projects: Other chiroptera projects (laboratory work, pest control etc., bat club, education, etc.) Other Details: Informal sightings: Hipposideros speoris & Pteropus giganteus-Kelaniya University premise, Sri Lanka. As a Research Assistant of the Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, I wish to do a research on food & feeding of Hipposideros speoris at University of Kelaniya, with the help of a friend doing his postgraduate studies related to the conservation biology in North Dakota State University, USA. Also I could use the laboratory facilities for the analyses and field works. As I'm willing to do researches on conservation biology we may start some combined projects on bats with University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Date joined: Dec-05 Perera, Sandun Jayalal (2 Apr 1976) M Lecturer-Biodiversity & Conservation Sciences Address: Dept. of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka P.O. Box: 2, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka Residence: No: 5 Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Horetuduwa, Keselwatta, Sri Lanka Currently In: School of Environmental Science, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X 54001, Durban 4000, South Africa Phone: +27 31 260 2955, Mobile: +27 71 588 5580 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Biogeography Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., “Patterns of animal endemism in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany biodiversity hotspot”. University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Research & Spl. Interest: Baseline biodiversity surveys (incl. small mammals and bats) in Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka. Biogeography of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka (Western India and Sri Lanka) and the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany (South Africa, Swaziland and southern Mozambique) biodiversity hotspots. Publications: Articles: 3 Other Details: Informal sightings: Rhinolophus beddome recorded from Pitadeniya, within the Sinharaja Rain Forest (Wet zone; South-west of Sri Lanka); Rhinolophus beddome recorded from Kanneliya Rain Forest (Wet zone; South-west of Sri Lanka); Rhinolophus rouxii recorded along riverine forests bordering Walawe River within the Uda Walawe National Park (Intermediate zone; South-east of Sri Lanka); Rhinolophus rouxii recorded from Bandarawela (Intermediate zone; South-east of Sri Lanka); Kerivoula picta recorded from Buttala campus (Faculty of Applied Sci.) premises of the Sabaragamuwa University, bordering a moist-semi evergreen forest patch (Intermediate zone; South-east of Sri Lanka). Date joined: Nov-05 Pieris, Mapitiyage Waruna Viswanath M Address: C/o Mrs. Y.D.S. Senevirathne Malsinghe, Asst. Director (General) Dept. of National Zoological Garden Dehiwala, Sri Lanka Residence: 195/B, Bandaragama Road, Kestawe, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka

Research & Spl. Interest: Discover all the Chiroptera species and their distribution in Sri Lanka. Other Details: Informal sightings: I am working together with my friend Waruna on bats and found a new site of bat population in Sri Lanka. Date joined: Mar-02 R Randeniya, Preethi Vidya (27 Feb 1958) F Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, University of Colombo Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Residence: 49/1, Gothami Road, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-1-503399, Res: 94-75-365237 Fax: 94-1-504138 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided Research & Spl. Interest: Bat parasites of Sri Lanka. Special Interest: Pteropus giganteus Projects: Ecto & endo parasites of Sri Lankan bats 1995-97. Date joined: Nov-01 Ratnayake-Perera, Dayani (14 Mar 1976) F Student Address: Open University of Sri Lanka P. B. No: 21, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka Residence: No: 85 Mahalwarawa, Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Biodiversity surveys (incl. small mammals and bats) & related laboratory analysis Date joined: Nov-05 S Samarawickrama, Vidana Arachchilage Madura Pradeep Kumar (22 Oct 1972) M Field Ecologist Address: No. 103/A, Bulawaththa Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-77-3163192, Res: 94-81-2385863 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Bats and small mammals Date joined: Nov-05 Seneviratne, Sampath S. (7 Jun 1977) M Student Address: Dept. of Biology, Memorial University St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9, Canada, USA (Sri Lankan but studying in USA) Residence: ‘Serengeti’, Anangoda, Galle, Sri Lanka Phone: 001-709-737-3239, Res: 739-5186 Fax: 001-709-737-3018 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Parasites Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Presently enrolled for Ph.D., Sexually selected ornaments of auklets (Aethiini, Alcidae): a comparative analysis of evolutionary and ecological significance of ornamental traits in non-passerine birds. Research & Spl. Interest: Parasite ecology of cave dwelling, acoustic behaviour of bats Projects: Roosting behaviour of flying fox in Colombo (urban areas) from Jan-Jul 2003. Other Chiroptera studies: Bat ecotoparasites in cave-dwelling bats in wet & intermediate zones of Sri Lanka from Feb 2002 till date. Acoustic behaviour of Megaderma lyra in the wet zone of Sri Lanka from Aug 1998-Aug 2000. Captive bats maintained: Pipistrellus sp. (1, 4 months); Cynopterus sphinx (3, few days to few weeks); Rousettus leschenaultii (3, few days to few weeks); Rhinolophus rouxii (1, 6-7 days) Publications: Articles: 1 Other Details: My hobby is painting wildlife, especially birds and mammals. Date joined: Aug-03 Senewirathne, Sudusinghe Hakmanadurage Sanjeewa (12 Jul 1979) M Student Address: Koraluwa, Waththegama South Dichwella, Mataia, Sri Lanka

Research & Spl. Interest: Bats and small mammals Date joined: Nov-05 T Thilakarathna, Wanniarachchi Kankanange Noyel M Address: C/o Mrs. Y.D.S. Senevirathne Malsinghe, Asst Director (General) Dept. of National Zoological Garden, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka Residence: 37/2, Kekunahena, Opatha, Galle, Sri Lanka

Projects: Discover all the Chiroptera species and their distribution in Sri Lanka, 2001-03. Other Details: I am working together with my friend Waruna on bats and we have already found a new site of bat population in Sri Lanka. Date joined: Mar-02 V Vidyaratne, Viyannalage Kapila Manoj (19 Jul 1977) M Wildlife Ranger Address: No: 2B 59/L, Raddolugama Housing Scheme Raddolugama, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-11- 2292682

Research & Spl. Interest: Bats and small mammals Date joined: Nov-05 W Weerarathna, Pubudu Darshana (29 Sep 1980) M Project Manager Address: Ruk Rakaganno (The Tree Society of Sri Lanka) No: 17A, Swarna Road, Colombo 6 Residence: 8/2, Batuwandara, Madapatha, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-11-2554438, Res: 2602769, Mobile: 94-774021951 Fax: 94-011-2554438 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Diversity, Behaviour, Ecology, Photography, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Asian Elephants (Elephus maximus) Date joined: Nov-11 Wijesinghe, Thiththala Pitige Rekhan Shamika (20 Mar 1978) M Address: Residence 38, Kandy Road Thalatnoya, Kandy, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-713-2166628 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Small mammals including bats and rodents. Date joined: Nov-05 Wimalarathna, Amuhengodage Chaminda Jagathpriya (4 Mar 1983) M Address: 293/A, Makevita Ja-ela, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-33-2220624

Research & Spl. Interest: Mammals Date joined: Nov-05 Y Yapa, Wipula Bandara (18 Apr 1960) M Senior Lecturer Address: Dept. of Zoology, Universty of Colombo Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Phone: 94-11-2503399 Ext. 304, 2583106 Res: 2823054, Mobile: 071 4406282 Fax: 94-11-2503148 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Specialization: Taxonomy, Diversity, Acoustics, Behaviour, Ecology, Diseases, Education Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Not on bats Research & Spl. Interest: Study of bats & small mammals. Mainly Behaviour, Foraging & diet, Distribution, Acoustics, & Systematics Special Interest: False vampire bats, Hipposiderids, Rhinolophids, Fruit bats Projects: Ecological and ethological studies of cave-dwelling bats, Uva province/Badulla dist., Sri Lanka, 1987-90. Distribution of Sri Lankan bats, island wide,1996 till date. Survey of the distribution of small mammals in the proposed Pinnawela Zoological Gardens in Kegalle district, 1999-2000. Ecology and behaviour of the genus Megaderma, Southern Sri Lanka and some selected areas in the dry zone, 2000 till date Captive bats maintained: Cynopterus sphinx was kept in captivity for one week to investigate feeding preference. Publications: Article: 1 Other Details: I am a member of Bat Conservation International. My Masters degree was on bats and am working on bats since 1987. Date joined: Jan-02 MembersMembers fromfrom OtherOther RegionRegion

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA B Bagley, Fred M Project Coordinator Address: Division of International Conservation, Dept. of the Interior US Fish & Widllife Service, Great Ape Conservation Fund Suite 730, 4401, North Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22203-1622, USA Phone: 001-703-3581760 Fax: 001-703-3582115 E-mail: [email protected] Bates, Paul J.J. M Director Address: Harrison Institute Bowerwood House, St. Botolph's Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3AQ, UK Phone: 44-1732-742446 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Details not provided Research & Spl. Interest: Otomops wroughtoni Special Interest: Otomops wroughtoni. Projects: 2000 (July): Co-organising a CAMP (Conservation Assessment and Management Plan) workshop on the conservation of Indian bats. 2000 (February): Co-organiser of an international conference (: a biodiversity challenge) in Addis Ababa jointly hosted by the Biological Society of Ethiopia/Linnean Society of London - also presented a paper entitled Systematics and conservation: The case for dialogue and mutual support. 1999 (January and November/December): training staff and students in the Zoology Department, University of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) in practical and theoretical aspects of biodiversity studies and conservation, with particular emphasis on mammal diversity - included field work and a series of workshops and lectures. 1999 (May, Jun & Dec) - 2000 (Feb): Joint author of a report for PNUD/IUCN , part of the Djibouti National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, also co-author of a scientific publication on the findings. 1999 (January-April): Senior researcher of a scientific publication on Vietnamese bat diversity. 1998 (October-November): training and consultation in with scientists from the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (IEBR), Hanoi, including a study visit to Cue Phuong National Park. Publications: Articles: 10, Books/CD: 7 Other Details: Committees and Societies Member of the Programmes Committee of the Linnean Society of London. Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. Co-opted member of the Fauna and Flora International (F.F.I.) Conservation Committee, helping to advise on conservation policy and assesses grant applications to the 100% Fund; assesses projects submitted by international students to the BP Conservation Awards programme. Serves on the SSC of the IUCN. Member of the Scientific Exploration Society and was lead scientist on their 1997 expedition to Ethiopia and 1999 expedition to Myanmar (Burma). Co-ordinator of a world-wide project on bat diversity run in conjunction with ETI (Expert centre for Taxonomic Identification, University of Amsterdam). Biodiversity surveys: During his fifteen years at the Harrison Institute, he has been involved in biodiversity surveys in 19 countries in 4 continents. Most recently these have included field studies in Poland, Jordan, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar (Burma). They have been joint projects involving local scientists from host institutions. Results have been published in reports, action plans, books and peer-reviewed scientific publications. Date joined: Jan-02 M Moore, Andy M Global Grassroots Coordinator Address: Bat Conservation International P.O. Box: 162603, Austin TX78716-2603, USA Phone: 1-512-32797921 P Picot Manuel, Monica (30 Sep 1975) F Ecologist Address: Carretera Fuente del Oro (Los Olivos), 39 Naquera Spain Phone: Mobile: 0034 616749655 E-mail: [email protected]

Specialization: Behaviour, Ecology, Education Research & Spl. Interest: Role of fruit bats like seed dispersers, fruit bat feeding behaviour and diet, to determine keystone forest species to restore indigenous forest, according to frugivorous diet and human use, Pteropus giganteus, Cynopterus sphinx and Rousettus leschenaulti. Publications: Article: 1 Other Details: I've started field work in India as volunteer for a restoration ecology project: Monitoring seed dispersal and keystone plant species in sacred groves of the Western Ghats India, using a nucleation approach and integrating community participation and culture into restoration planning and practice, MENSA-India; SER- India, Pune, India (9 months). Date joined: Jan-10 Pope, Brian M Director Address: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192 Ave Gainesville 32609 Florida Phone: 352-485-1250, Cell: 352-359-7266 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Date joined: Feb-12 R Ruback, Patricia Ann (27 Sep 1974) F BIS Specialist/Bat Biologist Address: 1011, Banbury Ct. St. Charles IL60174-4455, USA Phone: 1-630-513-5793 E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Spl. Interest: Southern African Bats: Currently conducting a BIS Project on the biodiversity of bats in Mpumalanga province, South Africa based on museum and sight records Projects: Mapping the bat biodiversity in Mpu-malanga province, South Africa-Museum-08/03-present Indiana Bat Habitat consultant, Cortland, IL-Field-08/03 Bat surveyor for Bat conservation management, MC, Middleton, IA-Field-07/03 Bat educator at crete public library crete, IL-Education-04/05 Bat House monitoring project co-ordinator-Cave club-03/02-present . Captive bats maintained: Yes, I have rehabitated insectivorous bats at the Central Wisconsin Wildlife Center in 1996 Date joined: Sep-05 W Walsh, Allyson F

Address: 5414 NW 35th Drive Gainesville, Florida 32653 USA Phone: 352-215-9654 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.megabats.org/ ExternalExternal advisorsadvisors

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA H Hutson, Antony M. M Address: Winkfield, Station Road Plumpton Green, East Sussex BN7 3BU, UK Phone: 44-1273-890341 Fax: 44-1273-890859 E-mail: [email protected]

Projects: UK: Throughout and with a range of techniques. Appointed trainer and one of two people who appoint trainers. Training and advice on special survey and research techniques outside normal licensing practice. Europe and North Africa: widespread field experience and knowledge of people and activities, especially in relation to Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe (Bonn Convention) etc. Africa: , , Rwanda, , , Zambia, , Mauritius, South Africa, Seychelles (including Aldabra and neighboring islands). Asia/Australasia: Australia (x 2), , India, Maldives, Malaysia/Borneo, (Chagos Archipelago). Central America/Caribbean: Belize (x2), Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos Is. South America: Ecuador, Brazil (x2). Periods in these areas vary up to three months. Other Details: 1962 -1984. (Natural History). In Department of Entomology, but largely working in ectoparasites of mammals and birds, especially bats. Wide field experience at home & abroad. 1984 - 90. Bat Conservation Officer for Fauna & Flora Preservation Society &(1990) Vincent Wildlife Trust. 1990 - May 2000. Senior Conservation Officer for The Bat Conservation Trust. June 2000 - Freelance bat conservation and research advice, including (sometimes) Conservation Adviser to The Bat Conservation Trust. Co-chairman since 1986 of IUCN-SSC Chiroptera Specialist Group, a worldwide network of about 100 bat specialists interested in their conservation. UK representative for this group’s European regional subgroup (Co-ordinating Panel for the Conservation of Bats in Europe). Other regional groups established or being established. I have a wide range of contacts throughout the world. Pretty good knowledge of literature. Co-author of Old World Fruit Bats - an Action Plan for their Conservation (IUCN, 1992). Senior author of Global Action Plan for Microchiropteran Bats (IUCN, due May 2001). Principal NGO participant in development and implementation of intergovernmental Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe (Bonn Convention). Attended all Inter’nl Bat Research Conf. since 1985 & European Bat Research Symposia since 1982. Co-author (and co-ordinator) of two Species Action Plans for Europe for Bern Convention. Author/co-author of a number of papers, articles, books on bats. Editor of Bat News 1984-1998. Established and co-ordinated a number of UK bat local volunteer bat groups. Date joined: Dec-01 K Kunz, Thomas H. M Professor and Director Address: Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology, Boston University 5 Cummington St., Rm. 431, Boston MA 02215, USA Phone: 617-353-2474, 6982, Mobile: 617-620-2152 Fax: 617-353-5383 E-mail: [email protected]

Other Details: http://www.bu.edu/cecb/BATS/ M Mistry, Shahroukh (28 Jan 1963) M Professor Address: Biological Sciences, Butte College 3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville, CA 95965 USA Phone: 1-530-879-4345 Fax: 1-530-895-2850 E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Biotic and abiotic seed dispersal and its influence on structuring tropical deciduous forests, 1995, University of New Mexico. Advisor: J.H. Brown Research & Spl. Interest: Bats as pollinators and seed dispersers, conservation biology of bats, ecology and biogeography of bats, ecological implications of seed dispersal and pollination, convolutionary processes in plant-pollinator interactions, Influences of seed dispersal on the structure and regeneration of forests, large scale patterns of seed dispersal across latitudinal and moisture gradients, forest community structure and dynamics and also measuring and monitoring forest biodiversity. Special Interest: All, but particular interest in megachiroptera. Projects: Community ecology of fruit bats in , India; Seed dispersal by Pteropodid bats in India; Pollination of Oroxylum indicum by fruit bats; Pollination of Bombax ceiba by bats and birds in Western India; Effectiveness of pollination of Heterophragma quadriloculare by bats; Ectoparasites of bats from Sikkim, India; Visual responses of insectivorous bats. Publications: Articles: 3 Date joined: Jan-01 R Racey, Paul M Visiting Professor Address: University of Exeter in Cornwall, & Co-Chair, Bat Specialist Group IUCN SSC Chapel Cottage, Prazegooth Lane, Cadgwith, Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7LA, UK Phone: Res: 44 (0) 1326 291255 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ph.D. (Thesis Title): Yes, Interrelationships between reproduction and hibernation in bats Research & Spl. Interest: Bats Projects: 7 Other Details: Co-Chair of the SSC IUCN Chiroptera Specialist Group and Vice Chair of Fauna and Flora International. Paul retired in 2009 from the Regius Chair of Natural History in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, but maintains an active research project on bats in Madagascar, particularly the eastern sucker footed bat Myzopoda aurita with the NGO Madagasikara Voakajy which he helped to establish. He is committed to building the capacity of biologists to study bats in the tropics and has taught six workshops on ‘How to study bats’ for CCINSA. He is also a member of the steering committee of SEABCRU – the South East Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit, and Science and Conservation Advisor to the UK’s bat Conservation Trust which he also helped to establish. Date joined: Apr-03 T Tuttle, Merlin D. M Founder & President Emeritus Address: Bat Conservation International P.O. Box: 162603, Austin TX78716-2603, USA Phone: 1-512-3279721 Fax: 1-512-3279724 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] ProjectsProjects ofof CCINSACCINSA membersmembers Completed and Ongoing: Regionally

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA PROJECTS: (COMPLETED AND ONGOING PROJECTS OF CCINSA MEMBERS)

AAFFGGHHAANNIISSTTAANN Mammals of Afghanistan. 2003. Habibi, K.

BBAANNGGLLAADDEESSHH Antibiotic resistancy in Bat, Bangladesh 2015 to 2017. Islam, S. Captive management of bats (Pteropus giganteus), 2000. Islam, F.M.S. Conservation of threatened bats in Bangladesh. Parves, N. Disease spill-over from non-human primates, Bangladesh 2015 to 2019. Islam, S. Diversity of bats in Bangladesh, a complete list with morphological study. Parves, N. Ecological role of insectivorous bats, Bangladesh. Parves, N. Education programme for mass people to minimize spreading of virus from bats, Bangladesh. Parves, N. Guano harvesting from bats, Bangladesh. Parves, N. Minimizing negative impacts of Bats, Bangladesh. Parves, N. Red Book of threatened animals of Bangladesh, June 1998. Khan, M.M.H. Species diversity and some of aspects of ecology of Chiroptera fauna of JU campus, Bangladesh, Jul 03 - Jun 04. Reza, A.A.H.M. Studied all Chiropteran species preserved in the museum of the Dept of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh – Taxonomy, 2000-2002. Reza, A.A.H.M. Study on parasite of Pteropus giganteus, Chittagong University Dec 03 - Nov 04 and Study on parasite of Cynopterus sphinx, Chittagong University, Dec 03 - Nov 04. Chowdhury, M.A.W. Viral disease discovery isolated from bats, Bangladesh 2015 to 2019. Islam, S.

IINNDDIIAA Andaman Islands Survey of bats in Andaman and Little Nicobar Islands, Dec 2001-Mar 2002. Aul, B. Survey of bats in Great Nicobar and Central Nicobar Islands, Nov 2002-Apr 2003. Aul, B. Survey of bats in Little Nicobar and Car Nicobar Islands, Sep 2002-Nov 2003. Aul, B.

East and North Eastern India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and West Bengal) A study on the ecology and behaviour of Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) at Guwahati, Kamrup (Assam), 1998-99. Ali, A. Community ecology of fruit bats in Sikkim, India. Mistry, S. Echolocation, diet and wing morphology of bats of Meghalaya, North-east India. Thabah, A. Ecobiology of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Brunnich, 1782 of lower Brahmaputra valley of Assam (Ph.D. Thesis). Ali, A. Ectoparasites of bats from Sikkim, India. Mistry, S. Regional Chiropteran Fauna at West Bengal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh since 1980. Bhattacharyya, T. Regional Chiropteran fauna in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Tamil Nadu, since 1980. Saha, S.S. Roosting sites of Pteropus giganteus in Assam at three districts of Assam viz. Kamrup, Nalbari and Barpeta, 1996-1999. Basistha, S.K. Studies on the fruit bat population status and distribution in Greater Guwahati (Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Sonitpur districts), 1996-99. Ali, A.

Northern India (Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand) Bat survey once in 15 days interval, Lucknow and Barabanki, 2007. Mathur, V. Dissection and anatomy of bats (Part of Dr. S.P. Goyal’s study), Dehra Dun, 1991-93. Pendharkar, A.P. Olfactory sensitive to food odour components in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx: DST funded projects. Elangovan, V. Survey/capture of bats in Dehra Dun (Morphology, Physiology) from 1991-93. Pendharkar, A.P.

Western India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan) Assessment of bat fauna and ecological studies (with taxonomical and anatomical studies) in Western Ghats of Maharashtra and Pune districts from Jan 2002 Gaikwad, C.M. Bat education programme arranged for student at, Semadoh, Melghat T.R., Aug 2003 (Rainy season). Wadatkar, J.S. Bats (Flying fox) observation & counting, Semadoh, Melghat T.R., May 2001, Apr 2002 and Feb 2003. Wadatkar, J.S. Data collected in the Northern part of Gujarat and Koolinar district of Gujarat. For 2 years, but yet to be published. Muthuandavan, L. Demography and seasonal variation in spermatogenesis in bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari) in J.N.V. University, Jodhpur, Sep 1999 to Jan 2000 on tunnel portion of open auditorium localised in front side of the university Senacha, K.R. Diversity of bats in Bramhapuri Tehasil, Ambai Nimbai, Maharashtra, 2005-2013. Chavhan, P.R. Ecological study and faunastic survey of bats in Pune district and Western Ghats of Maharashtra, 2002- 2005. Korad, V.S. Ecology and demographic changes among chiropterans of Thar desert with special reference to Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikenar (Thar desert), Rajasthan, 2001-2004. Senacha, K.R. Ecology and demography of Thar desert bats (submitted to DST) in Feb 1999. Purohit, A.K. Food regimen and feeding behaviour of Cynopterus sphinx. Bhat, H.R. Identification and inventorisation of chiropteran species. Cataloguing and curatorial work on chiroptera in the museum since 1976. Pradhan, M.S. Photography & Video shooting, Semadoh, Melghat T.R., Jun 2003. Wadatkar, J.S. Pollination of Bombax ceiba by bats and birds in Western India. Mistry, S. Prepared inventories of mammalian species including chiropteran species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Eravikulam National Park, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, Pench National Park, Tadoba Tiger Reserve under various projects on taxonomy, distribution and status of the species under observations. Pradhan, M.S. Roosting ecology of Cynopterus sphinx (ongoing) Bhat, H.R. Species distribution of mega and micro-chiropterans in Pune district and Western Ghats of Maharashtra – since Apr 2002. Yardi, K.D. Study of ecology and biodiversity of the Lonar Crater ecosystem, Apr 1999. Bansode, A.G. Surveys for cave bats in Pune district. 1996-2001. Thakur, S.S.

Southern India (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Goa) A study of bats of Kerala, 1990-93. A major project UGC. Madhavan, A. A study on cave environment and cave fauna in Madurai from Apr 1994 - Mar 1998. Marimuthu, G. A study on fruit bats in relation to the welfare & economy of man”. 2002-UGC minor project Balasingh, J. Assessment of bat diversity in and around the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad. Srinivasulu, C. Assessment of fruit bat damage to grapes & guavas orchards in northern Secunderabad. Srinivasulu, C. Bat pollination in wild Masa sps. for M.S. Project, Thrissur dist. (Western Ghats), Dec 2000–Jan 2001. Manju V.S. Bat survey of Badami, Aihole, Pattadakkal-Karnataka, rapid assessment, May-Jun2003. Pendharkar, A.P. Bats as pests of crops, hilly and coastal regions Karnataka, 1990-2000. Chakravarthy, A.K. Bats of Akkamahadevi-Bilam cave Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh (3-16 Jun 2003). Siliwal, M. Bats of Kerala Agricultural University campus, Thrissur, Kerala, ongoing. Nameer, P.O. Bats of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur, Kerala, ongoing. Nameer, P.O. Bats of Rollapadu, Kurnool district – Jul 2002. Srinivasulu, B. Behavioral ecology of Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. ongoing Nair, N.G. Behaviour of a few species of Tropical bats 1995-UGC minor research project. Balasingh, J. Behaviour of fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx in captivity, 2001- Lubee Foundation, Florida sponsored Major research project Balasingh, J. Behavioural ecology and measures for conservation of bats in Madurai from Mar90-Sep93. Marimuthu, G. Biodiversity survey of Dandeli WLS, Rapid assessment, 2002-03. Pendharkar, A.P. Breeding habits of bats during the tenure or my service. Minor research projects - UGC. Madhavan, A. Captivity studies in Anachal, 2000-2003. Mathai, J. Chiropteran diversity of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 onwards. Srinivasulu, C. Coordination of faunal component at forest departments NSTR biodiversity documentation in Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh, 2001 onwards. Srinivasulu, C. Development of prey capture in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra, Madurai, 2003-2004. Raghuram, H. Diversity of bats of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Aug 2001-Feb 2002. Nameer, P.O. Echolocation sounds of painted bat Kerivoula picta (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), Madurai 2006. Raghuram, H. Ecological and behavioural studies on the roosting, feeding and reproduction of Pteropus giganteus in South Kerala since 2002. Mathai, J. Ecological studies in a thorn scrub jungle, 1997 - ICFRE major research project Balasingh, J. Ethnobiological studies on tribals of Kerala – bats are used as medicine, food (Ethnozoology), KFRI project 2003-06. Padmanabhan, P. Field and related laboratory works, Western Ghats, 2010-2011. Raman, S. Field study on home flying and sex-ratio of a colony of bats in Chiroptera. Noble, A. Field work on bats of Coorg, Western Ghats in Karnataka since Jan 2003. Molur, S. Foraging behaviour of a frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx in Madurai from Jan 1995-Dec 1997. Marimuthu, G. Foraging behaviour of a frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx. (Co-Investigator) 1995-CSIR major research project on Balasingh, J. Foraging behaviour of fruit bats in Mangalore since 2002. Sreepada, K.S. Fruit bat seasonality in rainforest, KMTR, 1993-2004. Ganesh, T. Fruit bats of Dindi, Andhra Pradesh (Jun 2003). Siliwal, M. Hunting in unfamiliar space: echolocation in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, when gleaning prey, Madurai 2003. Raghuram, H. ICAR, Integrated vertebrate pest management in hilly and coastal zones of Karnataka from 1996 to till date on behavioural ecology, integrated pest management. Prasanna, N. Importance of Insect bats and analysis of their diet – Hyderabad & Secunderabad. Srinivasulu, B. International Workshop on Small Mammal Training, Kerala, Oct 2011. Raman, S. Inventory and monitary of grant fruit bat roosts in some part of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu under the ‘Pterocount’ project. Molur, S. Localisation of prey by a gleaning bat, Madurai, since Oct 2001. Marimuthu, G. Management of Bats In situ and Ex situ to Tamil Nadu Forest Research Wing for funding support and studies by zoo biologists. Kumar, N.K. Maternal feeding of offspring with vertebrate prey in captive Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, Madurai, Aug 2004. Raghuram, H. More with respect to chiropterans excepting listing them from selected protected areas of Andhra Pradesh. Srinivasulu, C. Nature Education Classes, Western Ghats, 2010-2011. Raman, S. Ontogeny and neurophysiology of the echolocating system of three species of bats in Madurai region: 1993-1996. DST supported project completed. Kandula, S. Pollination by bats, KMTR, 2000-2004. Ganesh, T. Presence of single as well double clicks in the echolocation signals of a fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti, Madurai 2001. Raghuram, H. Proposed to start a project on the survey of Salim Ali’s Fruit Bat in the forests of Kerala using the facilities available with the forest department. Mohananpillai, K.G. Reducing flying fox farmer conflict in fruit orchards, Belagum-Karnataka, Jul 2011. Prabhukhanolkar, R.D. Regional chiropteran fauna in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Tamil Nadu, since 1980. Saha, S.S. Role of bats in urban ecosystems in Hyderabad and Secunderabad–1997 onwards. Srinivasulu, C. Role of fruit bats in pollination and seed dispersal of forest trees in southern Western Ghats. Nathan, P.T. Some behaviour studies of bats in and around Tirunelveli, Minor research project (UGC) (8o 44'N 77o42' E) in 1993-94 and 1994-95. Vanitharani, J. Species diversity of bats in Goa with special references to flying foxes of Salim Ali’s Bird Sanctuary, Goa, 1996-2000. Porob, P.C. Started surveying Tirchy and Tanjore District. Recently from Aug 2005. Rajan, K.E. State committee on science, technology and environment, Government of Kerala on breeding habits of some species of bats from Kerala and their importance in ecosystem balance in 1987-89. Research project. Madhavan, A. Status survey of Bhimgad and adjacent forests in 1998. Pendharkar, A.P. Strategies of prey detection and capture in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra in Madurai from Jan 1996 - Dec 1998. Marimuthu, G. Studied female movements by radio-tracking in Tirunelveli, Mar-Apr 2002. Rajasekar, Raman Studied the home range of juveniles in Cynopterus sphinx, Madurai, Jul-Aug 2002. Raman, R. Studied the male mating behaviour and mating – strategies employed by Hipposideros ater, Megaderma lyra, Rousettus leschenaulti, Pipistrellus dormeri, Pipistrellus mimus, Cynopterus sphinx. Madurai, March to Jul 2002. Raman, R. Studied the time activity budget of males of Cynopterus sphinx, Laboratory work, Madurai, Jan-Dec 2002. Raman, R. Study of bats in Borra caves, Visakhapatnam, Mar 2003. Srinivasulu, B. Study of bats in Borra caves, Visakhapatnam, Mar 2003. Srinivasulu, C. Study on Bat Ecology, Diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status in the Idukki Landscape, High Range Mountain, Idukki Landscape, 2015 June - Ongoing. Joy, T.K. Study on role of insectivorous bats in rural and urban ecosystems as natural controllers of pests in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Srinivasulu, B. Study the effect of control netting in grape orchards on fruit bats, especially the Short-nosed Fruit Bat Cynopterus sphinx. Srinivasulu, C. Studying the photoreceptors of these bats with reference to their rhythms, behaviour, habitat and foraging strategies evolved by the bat fauna of this region. Also involved in studying the “Juvenile dispersion in the Short-nosed fruit bat”. Ongoing. Kandula, S. Submitted proposal to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India on pollination of bats. Padmanabhan, P. Survey of endangered small mammals of Western Ghats, Kerala, 1990-98. Padmanabhan, P. Survey of Latidens salimalii in High Wavy Mountains, Theni since Jul 2002. Marimuthu, G. Survey of Pteropus giganteus, Rousettus leschenaultii and Cynopterus sphinx, in and around Madurai, since Apr 2000. Marimuthu, G. The role of olfaction and vision in the foraging behaviour of an echolocating megachiropteran fruit bat, Rousettus leschenaulti, Madurai 2001. Raghuram, H. Working on impact of frugivorous bats on orchard crops in Kodagu district. Prasanna, N.

NNEEPPAALL An overview of the bats in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, Mar 2005. Rajchal, R. Bat club, education & filed techniques, Kathmandu, 19-21 Jun 2007. Pokharel, K.P & Thapa, A. Bat Club, Kirtipur, Tribhuvan University, 2007. Kaphle, R. Conservation of the endangered or the threatened species, Nepal. Manandhar, P.P. Established Bat Club, Jun 2005. Basnet, K.B. Field technique for research and consevation of volant and non-volant small mammals, Kathmandu, 12-19 Jun 2007. Kaphle, R. Project work on Chiroptera, Apr 2004. Basnet, K.B. Provided different bat's knowledge to the club students, Jan 2006. Basnet, K.B. Studies on the ecology, ethology and biology of wildlife of Nepal 1993, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India. Shrestha, T. Study on the distribution of different species and their roosting sites of bat in Kathmandu valley. Manandhar, P.P. Study on the factors affecting the decline of number of bat species - Kathmandu valley. Manandhar, P.P. Visit of Chamero Gupha -Bat cave, Kaski, Pokhara, 2001-05. Rajchal, R.

PPAAKKIISSTTAANN Diversity and Conservation Biology of Bats in Selected Protected Areas of Pakistan, Jun 2008-May 2011. Salim, M. Fruit bat or flying fox in Surbia, Chorsada in Mar-Apr 2003. Khan, M.I. Laboratory work, Punjab and Potowar region of Pakistan, 2008 and onwards, Nighat, S. Survey of bats in Quetta, Balochistan, Jan 2003. Khan, M.N. Survey of fruit bats, habitat study with farmers/rural community in Swabi, Charsale in Mar-Apr 2003. Khan, M.I.

SSRRII LLAANNKKAA Acoustic behaviour of Megaderma lyra in the wet zone of Sri Lanka from Aug 98 to Aug 2000. Senerviratne, S.S. Bat ecotoparasites in cave-dwelling bats in the wet and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka from Feb 2002. Senerviratne, S.S. Behavior of Megaderma lyra, Southern part of SL, 2000-2002. Goonatilake, M.R.M.P.N. Discover all the chiroptera species and their distribution in Sri Lanka, 2001-2003. Thilakarathna, W.K.N. Distribution of Family: Megadermatidae, Southern, Western & N. Western of Sri Lanka, 2001. Goonatilake, M.R.M.P.N. Distribution of Sri Lankan bats, Island wide, 1996. Yapa, W.B. Ecological and ethological studies of cave-dwelling bats, Uva Province/Badulla district, Sri Lanka, 1987- 1990. Yapa, W.B. Ecology and behaviour of the genus Megaderma, Southern Sri Lanka and some selected areas in the dry zone, 2000 till date. Yapa, W.B. Ecology and biology of Sri Lankan bats (roosting, breeding, migration), Island wide survey in Sri Lanka, 1995. Digana, P.M.C.B. Ecto & endo parasites of Sri Lankan bats. 1995-97. Randeniya, P.V. Feeding ecology of Family: Megadermatidae, Southern, Western & N. Western of Sri Lanka, 2000. Goonatilake, M.R.M.P.N. Hair identification of Sri Lankan bats, University Museum, 2000. Goonatilake, M.R.M.P.N. Radio tracking of Megaderma lyra (Home ranges), Galle district,1997-99. Digana, P.M.C.B. Roosting behaviour of flying fox in Colombo (urban areas) from Jan to Jul 2003. Senerviratne, S.S. Survey in distribution of small mammals in the proposed Pinnawala Zoological Gardens in Kegalle district, 1999-2000. Yapa, W.B.

OOTTHHEERR GGEENNEERRAALL PPRROOJJEECCTTSS Age estimation (Ontogeny) in Cynopterus sphinx, 1999-2000. Priya, Y.S. Bat conservation education. Ghimire, S. Bat educator at crete public library crete, IL-Education-04/05. Ruback, P.A. Bat House monitoring project co-ordinator-Cave club-03/02-present. Ruback, P.A. Bat surveyor for Bat conservation management, MC, Middleton, IA-Field-07/03. Ruback, P.A. BNHS museum collections - taxonomy, 1984-1996. Muni, M. Co-organiser of an international conference (Ethiopia: a biodiversity challenge) in Addis Ababa jointly hosted by the Biological Society of Ethiopia/Linnean Society of London - also presented a paper entitled Systematics and conservation: the case for dialogue and mutual support. Feb 2000. Bates, P.J.J. Co-organising a CAMP (Conservation Assessment and Management Plan) workshop on the conservation of Indian bats, Jul 2000. Bates, P.J.J. Common bats around Udigram village. Khan, A. Diurnal variations in the visual response of the retina in the bat, Cynopterus sphinx Vahl 1797 to white light pulses. Subbulakshmi, C. Ecology, feeding habits, breeding and threats to bats in the Lonar Crater ecosystems. Vanlalnghaka, C. Education work at Coimbatore and Bangalore. Molur, P. Effectiveness of pollination of Heterophragma quadriloculare by bats. Mistry, S. Europe & North Africa: widespread field experience and knowledge of people and activities, especially in relation to agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (Bonn Convention) etc; Africa: The Gambia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, South Africa, Seychelles (including Aldabra & neighbouring islands); Asia/Australasia: Australia (x2), Singapore, India, Maldives, Malaysia/ Borneo, (Chagos Archipelago); Central America/Caribbean: Belize (x2), Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos Is; South America: Ecuador, Brazil (x2); Periods in these areas vary upto three months. Hutson, A.M. Fruit bats that attacked apple orchards in Swat. Khan, A. Genetic variation in European bats particularly pipistrellus and myotis in collaboration with Elizabeth Barratt (Institute of Zoology) and Gareth Jones (University of Bristol). This project has confirmed that the two phonic types of the pipistrelle are sibling species, and has thus added a new bat species to the European list. It continues to investigate genetic substructuring and patterns of gene flow in the two pipistrelle species, and is now accumulating data on the genetic structure of British populations of Natterer’s bats. Racey, P. Gleaning as a foraging strategy in Myotis nattereri to test the hypothesis that Natterer’s bats do not switch off echolocation when gleaning and this affects where and on which arthropods they forage. Racey, P. Indiana Bat Habitat consultant, Cortland, IL-Field-08/03. Ruback, P.A. Joint author of a report for PNUD/IUCN Djibouti, part of the Djibouti National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, also co-author of a scientific publication on the findings. 1999 (May-Jun & Dec) - 2000 (Feb) Bates, P.J.J. Mapping bat biodiversity in Mpu-malanga province, South Africa-Museum-08/03-present. Ruback, P.A. Pollination of Oroxylum indicum by fruit bats. Mistry, S. Project on Bat education. Daniel, B.A. Resources (IEBR), Hanoi, including a study visit to Cue Phuong National Park. Bates, P.J.J. Resurvey of bats in India, Distribution and ecology, 1992-1993. Muni, M. Seed dispersal by Pteropodid bats in India. Mistry, S. Senior researcher of a scientific publication on Vietnamese bat diversity, Jan-Apr 1999. Bates, P.J.J. Studies throughout UK and with a range of techniques. Appointed trainer and one of two people who appoint trainers. Training and advice on special survey and research techniques outside normal licensing practice. Hutson, A.M. Study of chiropteran specimens of the museum. Talmale, S.S. Studying bats of Bihar presently, but previously done work on bats of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, NE Hills and collections were studied also from other parts of India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh etc. on Taxonomic studies from 1966 to date. Sinha, Y.P. Survey of Otomops wroughtonii in Barapede. Porob, P.C. Survey of Salim Ali’s fruit bat Latidens salimalii (Project funded by BCI). Singaravelan, N. Taxonomy of fruit bats – throughout India – 2002 onwards. Srinivasulu, C. Testing the wildlife corridors hypothesis. Wildlife corridors have been widely promulgated by land managers in advance of formal proof of their value. Although the results of the first national bat habitat survey indicate the importance of linear landscape features and connection between the habitats in which they feed, reports of the use of vegetation corridors by wildlife including bats, lack statistical rigour. This project involves automatic recording to test the hypothesis that bats move between occupied and vacant habitats along vegetation corridors. Racey, P. The ecology and roosting behaviour of the Noctule bat Nyctalus noctula. To investigate why this species prefers to roost in tree holes rather than in the roof spaces of houses. Racey, P. The effect of different logging regimens on bat community structure and ecology, This project is supported by The Leverhulme Trust and will begin in June 2000 in Trinidad. Racey, P. The effect of eutrophication on Daubenton’s bat, Myotis daubentonii Using the natural laboratory of our study area which contains both oligotrophic & eutrophic rivers, we are testing the hypothesis that eutrophication is responsible for the increase in no’s. of Daubenton’s bats throughout Europe. Racey, P. The role of fruit bats as pollinators and seed dispersers of tropical forests. To test the hypothesis that fruit bats are keystone species in tropical forests, work is in progress in Southern Madagascar and Thailand. The work in Madagascar also involves a nationwide survey of the roosts of the three endemic megachiroptera, supported by the Darwin Initiative. Racey, P. Training and consultation in Vietnam with scientists from the Institute of Ecology and Biological, Oct-Nov 1998 Bates, P.J.J. Training staff and students in the Zoology Department, University of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) in practical and theoretical aspects of biodiversity studies and conservation, with particular emphasis on mammal diversity - included field work and a series of workshops and lectures, Jan, Nov & Dec 1999. Bates, P.J.J. Variation in the circadian rhythm of the flight activity of bats under captive condition. Vanlalnghaka, C. Visual responses of insectivorous bats. Mistry, S. ChiropteranChiropteran publicationspublications

Member’s bibliography

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA List of selected publications by CCINSA members BEHAVIOUR | BIOLOGY / EMBRYOLOGY | CONSERVATION | ECOLOGY | EDUCATION | GENERAL | GENETICS | METHODOLOGY | MORPHOLOGY | NEW DESCRIPTION | PHYSIOLOGY | STATUS | SURVEY / DISTRIBUTION | TAXONOMY | THREATS BBEEHHAAVVIIIOOUURR Ali, A. & Basistha (1999). Fruit bats - Roosting sites and their population: A study carried out in and around Guwahati city, Kamrup, Assam. In Zoos' Print Journal, XIV(10): 136. Ali, A., P.C. Bhattacharjee & A. Srivastava (2000). Food and feeding habits of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) with a note on their needs of Conservation Bat Net, 1(2): 5. Audet, D., D. Krull, G. Marimuthu, S. Sumithran & J. Balasingh (1991). Foraging behaviour of the Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra (Chiroptera: Megadermatidae) Biotropica 23: 63-67. Balasingh, J., R. Subbaraj & S.S. Isaac (1996). Night roosting and lunar phobia in Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. (in press). Balasingh, J., R. Subbaraj, & S.S. Isaac (1993). Tent roosting by the frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx (Vahl 1797) Curr. Sci. 65: 418. Balasingh, J., S.S. Isaac, M. Singaravel, N.G. Nair & R. Subbaraj (1998). Parturition and mother-infant relations in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Behavioural Processes 44: 45-49. Bhat, H.R. (1994). Observations on the food and feeding behaviour of Cynopterus sphinx Vahl. (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) at Pune, India. Mammalia 58: 363-370. Bhat, H.R. & T.H. Kunz (1995). Alterred flower/fruit clusters of the Kitul palm used as roosts by the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) J. Zool. (Lond.) 235: 597-604. Chakraborty, S. (1976). Reaction of Pipistrellus to storm. Newsletter Zool. Surv. India 2(6): 222-223. Chandrashekaran, M.K. (1981). An unusual circadian rhythm with a precise 24h period. Curr. Sci. 50: 1082-1083. Chandrashekaran, M.K. (1982). Social cues and circadian rhythms. Curr. Sci. 51: 158-167. Chandrashekaran, M.K., R. Subbaraj & K. Sripathi (1981). Circadian rhythms in a few species of tropical bats. Indian J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 25: 219-228. Chandrashekaran, M.K., R. Subbaraj & K. Sripathi (1983). Reference phases and circadian rhythms. J. interdiscipl. Cycle Res. 14: 43-52. Edirisinghe, W.G.M. and Kusuminda, T.G.T. (2014). On the nectar feeding by the fulvous fruit bat (Rousettus leschenaulti). TAPROBANICA, 6(1): 71-72. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (1998). Influence of moonlight on the foraging activity of a megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx. Supplement to Biotropica 30(2): 19. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (2001). Frugivory, folivory and nectarivory in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx under natural condition. Bat Research News 42(3): 8. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (communicated 1999). Daily foraging activity pattern of a Megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx with reference to moonlight. Journal of Zoology-London. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (communicated 1999). Nectar feeding behavior of the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Journal of Bioscience. Elangovan, V., G. Marimuthu & T.H. Kunz (in press). Temporal patterns of individual and group foraging behaviour in the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx in South India. Journal of Tropical Ecology. Elangovan, V., T.H. Kunz & G. Marimuthu (in press). Folivory in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Journal of Mammalogy. Gulraiz, T.L., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, A. Maqbool, S. Ashraf, M. Hussain and S. Daud. (2015). Roost characteristics and habitat preferences of Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) in urban areas of Lahore, Pakistan. Turkish Journal of Zoology, 39: 388-394. Isaac, S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1993). Early outflying and late homeflying in the Indian pygmy bat, Pipistrellus mimus under natural conditions. Oecologia, Berlin, 96: 426-430. Isaac, S.S., P. Kumarasamy & G. Marimuthu (1993). Observations on pollinating behaviour of a tropical fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Pollination in Tropics, Proc. Int. Symp. Polln. Trop. India, Pp 151-152. Joseph, M. (2003). Roosting behaviour of the Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus). In: Proceedings of the 27th Ethological Conference. Joshi, D. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). A daylight phase response curve obtained for the circadian rhythm of a bat inside a cave. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 21: 173-176. Joshi, D. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1984). Bright light flashes of 0.5 msec reset the circadian clock of a microchiropteran bat. J. Exp. Zool. 230: 325-328. Joshi, D. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). Light flashes of different durations (0.063 -3.33 msec) phase shift the circadian flight activity of a bat. J. Exp. Zool. 233: 187-192. Leippert, D., W. Goymann, H. Hofer, G. Marimuthu & J. Balasingh (2000). Roost-mate communication in adult Indian false vampire bats (Megaderma lyra): An indication of individuality in temporal and spectral pattern. Anim. Cogn. 3: 99- 106. Lily, D. & J. Vanitharani (2003). Correlation between scent gland size and reproductive behaviour of tropical bats. In: Proc. 28th conference Ethol. Soc. India, 47-50. Lily, D., J. Vanitharani & J. Balakrishnan (2002). Identification of scent gland and scent-marking behaviour of tropical bats. In: Proc. 27th conference Ethol. Soc. India. Link, A., G. Marimuthu & G. Neuweiler (1986). Movement as a specific stimulus for prey catching behaviour in Rhinolophid Hipposiderid bats. J. Comp. Physiol. A. 159: 403-413. Madhavan, A. (1993). Feeding habits of the Greater False Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra lyra (Geoffroy, 1810). Observations on the food and feeding habits of Megaderma lyra lyra in laboratory conditions. Trends in Life Sciences, India, 9(1): 27-31. Marimuthu, G. (1984). Seasonal changes in the precision of the circadian clock of a tropical bat under natural photoperiod. Oecologia, Berlin, 61: 352-358. Marimuthu, G. (1988). Mother young relations of an insectivorous bat Hipposideros speoris. Curr. Sci. 57: 983-987. Marimuthu, G. (1996). Foraging behaviour in bats. In: Readings in Behaviour (Ed. R. Ramamurthi), Wilely Eastern Ltd., Hyderabad, Pp. 103-125. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). Continuous light inside a cave abolishes the social synchronization of the circadian rhythm of a bat. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 12: 321-323. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). Social cues of a Hipposiderid bat fail to entrain the circadian rhythm of an Emballonurid bat. Naturwissenschaften 70: 620. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). Communication and synchronization of circadian rhythms in insectivorous bats. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sci.) 94: 655-665. Marimuthu, G. & P.F.L. Selvanayagam (1981). Apparent allomaternal care in an insectivorous bat Hipposideros speoris. J. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. 78: 591-592. Marimuthu, G., K.E. Rajan & K. Sripathi (1999). Active and passive mode of prey detection by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. Advances in Ethology (Supplement to Ethology) 34: 88pp. Marimuthu, G., K.E. Rajan, A. John Koilraj, S.S. Isaac & J. Balasingh (1998). Observations on the foraging behaviour of a tent roosting Megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx Biotropica 30(2): 321-324. Marimuthu, G., R. Subbaraj & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1978). Social synchronization of the activity rhythm in a cave dwelling insectivorous bat. Naturwissen 65: 600. Marimuthu, G., R. Subedi & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1981). Social entrainment of the circadian rhythm in the flight activity of the microchiropteran bat Hipposideros speoris. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 8: 147-150. Marimuthu, G., S. Rajan & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1981). Social entrainment of the circadian rhythm in the flight activity of the microchiropteran bat Hipposideros speoris. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 8: 147-150. Marimuthua, G., K.E. Rajan, A. John Koilraj, S.S. Isaac & J. Balasingh (1998). Observations on the foraging behaviour of a tent roosting Megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx Biotropica 30(2): 321-324. Mistry, S. (1990). Characteristics of the visually guided escape response in the Mexican free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis mexicana. Anim. Behav., 39: 314-320. Mistry, S. & G.F. McCracken (1990). Behavioral responses of Tadarida brasiliensis mexicana to visible and infrared light. Anim. Behav., 39: 598-599. Nair, N.G., P.T. Nathan, P.S. Doss, A. Prakash, K.E. Rajan, J. Balasingh, G. Marimuthu & T.H. Kunz (2003). Early ontogeny of foraging behaviour in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx (Megachiroptera): Preliminary results. Mammalia 67(1): 139-145. Nair, N.G., V. Elangovan & R. Subbaraj (1997). Influence of moonlight on the foraging behaviour of Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Current Science 74(8): 688-689. Nair, N.G., V. Elangovan, K. Sripathi, G. Marimuthu & R. Subbaraj (1999). Foraging behaviour of Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Int. J. Mammal Biol. (Z. Saeugetierkunde) 64: 187-191. Nandasena, M., W.B. Yapa, S. Schmidt & W.D. Ratnasooriya (2001). Are bats cannibalistic? Evidence from the Indian False Vampire bat Megaderma lyra at Baddegama Sri Lanka. Proc 21st Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 19p. Neuweiler, G., A. Link, G. Marimuthu & R. Rubsamen (1988). Detection of prey in echo cluttering environments. In Animal Sonar Processes and Performances (eds) Nachtigal PE and Moore PWB (Not Applicable to AST Series). New York. Plenum Press Series A: Life Sciences. 156: 613-616. Radhamani, T.R., G. Marimuthu, & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1990). Relationship between size and carrying infants by hipposiderid mother bats. Curr. Sci. 59: 602-603. Raghuram, H. & G. Marimuthu (2007). Maternal feeding of offspring with vertebrae prey in captive Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra. Acta Chiropterologica 9(2): 437-443. Rahman, F.U., F. Perveen, T. Rauf, Mohammad Salim, Z. Ali, S. Khan, M. S. Yar, N. I. Khan. Habitat preferences and roost site selection of Rhinopoma hardwickii Gray, 1831 in Northwestern, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 429-432. Rajan, K.E., N.G. Nair & R. Subbaraj (1999). Seasonal fruit preference of the Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. JBNHS 96(1): 24-27. Ratcliffe, J.M., H. Raghuram, G. Marimuthu, J.H. Fullard & M.B. Fenton (2005). Hunting in unfamiliar space: Echolocation in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, when gleaning prey. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 58: 157-164. Shihan, T.R. (2014). Roost of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus in Badurtola, Chuadanga District, Bangladesh. Small Mammal Mail 5(2): 11-12. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2002). Moonlight inhibits and lunar eclipse enhances the foraging activity of fruit bats in an orchard. Current Science 82: 1020-1022. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2004). Nectar feeding behaviour of pteropodid bats on Ceiba pentandra. Bat Research News 45: 156. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2008). In situ feeding tactics of short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx on Mangifera indica: Evidence of extractive foraging in a flying mammal. Journal of Ethology 26: 1-7. Sinha, Y.P. (1984). Emergence time to Indian Pipistrelle Bat (Pipistrellus coromandra) in Patna, Bihar. Geobios new Reports, Jodhpur, 3: 120-123. Sinha, Y.P. (1994). Some behavioural activities of the Indian false vampire, Megaderma l. lyra Geoffroy 1810, in village Harpur Osti, Bihar. Geobios News Reports, 13: 61-64. Sinha, Y.P. (1995 & 1996). On some behavioural activities of Indian Flying Fox, Pteropus giganteus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) in Bihar, India, Cheetal 34(3-4): 55-57. Sinha, Y.P. (1997 & 1998). Studies on cluster formation by some bats in Bihar. Cheetal 36(3-4): 21-23. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (2001). Magnitude of depredation on grapes by short-nosed fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx Vahl, 1797 in Secunderabad. Current Science 80(1): 14-15. Srinivasulu, C. (2001). Kelaart’s Pipistrelle Pipistrellus ceylonicus (Kelaart, 1852) in the diet of Greater False Vampire Megaderma lyra E. Geoffroy. Bat Net CCINSA - Newsletter 2(1): 5. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2002). Greater Short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus sphinx) foraging and damage in vineyards in India. Acta Chiropterologica 4(2): 167-171. Subbara, R., J. Balasingh & S.S. Isaac (1994). Sexual segregation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra (Microchiroptera). Bat Research News 35: 7-9. Subbaraj, R. (1981). Effect of lithium chloride on the circadian rhythm in the flight activity of the microchiropteran bat Taphozous melanopogon. Z. Naturforsch 36: 1068-1071. Subbaraj, R. & J. Balasingh (1996). Night roosting and lunar phobia in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra. JBNHS 93(1): 1-7. Subbaraj, R. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1981). Mirror imaging phase response curves obtained for the circadian rhythm of a bat with single steps of light and darkness. J. interdiscipl. Cycle Res. 12: 305-312. Usman, K., J. Habersetzer, R. Subbaraj, Gopalakrishnaswamy & K. Paramanandam (1980). Behaviour of bats during a lunar eclipse. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 7: 79-81. BBIIIOOLLOOGGYY /// EEMMBBRRYYOOLLOOGGYY Elangovan, V., H. Raghuram, Y.S. Priya, & G. Marimuthu (2002). Postnatal growth, age estimation and development of foraging behaviour in the fulvous fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti. Journal of Biosciences 27(7): 695-701. Elangovan, V., Y.S. Priya, H. Raghuram & G. Marimuthu (2003). Postnatal development in the Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx: growth rate and age estimation, Acta Chiropterologica 5(1): 107-116. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1972). Parturition in the Indian Vespertilionid bat Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton). JBNHS 68(3): 666-670. Gopalakrishna, A., A. Madhavan & N. Badwaik (1991). Breeding biology of the Indian leaf nosed bat, Hipposideros speoris (Schneider) with notes on its ecology in Marathwada, Maharashtra State, India. Mammalia 55(2). Gopalakrishna, A., A. Madhavan, R.B. Phansalkar & N. Badwaik (1988). Pre-implantation stages of development of Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton) Vespertilionidae. Trends in Life Sciences, India 3(1): 47-53. Gopalakrishna, A., A. Madhavan, R.B. Phansalkar & N. Badwaik (1989). Development of the foetal membranes and placentation in the Indian Vespertilionid bat. Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton). Trends in Life Sciences, India 4(II): 1-13. Gopalakrishna, A., A. Madhavan, R.S., Thakur & G. Rajgopal (1974). "The Graafian Follicle in some Indian bats". Curr. Sci., 43(13): 400-402. Gopalakrishna, A., R.S. Thakur & A. Madhavan (1975). Breeding biology of the southern Dwarf Pipistrelle, Pipistrellus mimus mimus (Wroughton) from Maharashtra India. Dr. B.S. Chauhan Comm. Pp. 225-240. Isaac, S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1993). Infant's calls attract mother Indian pygmy bat. Bat Res. News 34: 57. Isaac, S.S., G. Marimuthu & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1994). Fecundity in the Indian pygmy bat Pipistrellus mimus. J. Zool. 234: 665-668. Madhavan, A. (1997). Age of Sexual maturity in male Gynopterus sphinx. Bat Research News 38(4): 91. Madhavan, A., D. Uthaman & D.A. Bhiwgade (1995). Twin foetuses in Hipposideros speoris (Schneider). JBNHS 92(3): 411-412. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, M., T.L. Gulraiz, S.A. Rana and A. Javid. (2010). The diet of Indian flying-foxes (Pteropus giganteus) in urban habitats of Pakistan. Acta Chiropterologica, 12(2): 341-347. Maruthupandian, J. and G. Marimuthu (2013). Cunnilingus Apparently Increases Duration of Copulation in the Indian Flying Fox, Pteropus giganteus, PLOS ONE, 8(3): e59743. Raghuram, H. & G. Marimuthu (2003). Onset of gleaning during the postnatal growth of the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. In Procceedings of 28th Ethological Society of India (Annamalai, R., M. Narayanan & J. Vanitharani eds.) Pp. 93-96. Ramakrishna P.A. & A. Madhavan (1977). Foetal membranes and placentation in the Vespertilionid bat, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., 86B(2): 117-126. Sastry, M.S. & A. Madhavan (1984). Early development, implantation and amniogenesis in the microchiropteran bat, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., India, 54B(1): 9-20. Sastry, M.S. & A. Madhavan (1986). Development of foetal membranes and placentation in a Microchiropteran, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. India., 56B Part III: 187-198. Storz, J.F., J. Balasingh, H.R. Bhat, P.T. Nathan, D.P. Swamidoss, A.A. Prakash & T.H. Kunz (In press). Clinical variation in body size and sexual dimorphism in an Indian fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx by in Journal of the Linnean Society. CCOONNSSEERRVVAATTIIIOONN Balasingh, J., S.S. Isaac, J.K. Immanuel, P.T. Nathan & B. Biju Selvan (1997). Rehabilitation and conservation measures concerning the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Bat Research News, Fall, 38(3). Bhandarkar S.V. & Paliwal G.T. (2013). Ecology of Indian Flying Foxes in Eastern Vidarbha region with reference to their conservation efforts. Indian Stream Research Journal. Special issue: 2013 Pp. 96-99. Devkar, R.V. (2013). Conservation of microchiropteran bats and their habitat through research and community participation, Final technical report, Ruffords Small grants foundation, UK. http: //www.rufford.org/files/8487- 1%20Detailed%20Final%20Report_0.pdf Harrison, D.L. & P.J.J. Bates (1996). Comments on the proposed conservation of usage of 15 mammal specific names based on wild species which are antedated by or contemporary with those based on domestic animals. Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature 53(3): 30. Nathan, P.T. (1997). Rehabilitation and conservation measures concerning the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Bat Research News, Fall 38 (3). Padmanabhan, P. (1999). Conservation of endemic and endangered mammals of Western Ghats. Proceedings of the national conference at Chennai, March 23-25, by Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2002). “Batty about bats”, Young World, 03August 2002 of THE HINDU (India’s National News Paper). Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2006). Muntingia calabura - an attractive food plant of Cynopterus bats; deserves planting as an alternative food plant to lessen orchard damage. Acta Chiropterologica 8: 239-245. Singaravelan, N., G. Marimuthu & P.A. Racey (2009). Do fruit bats deserve to be listed as “vermin” in the Indian Wildlife (Protection) & Amended Acts - A critical review Oryx 43: 608-613. Sophia, E. & J. Vanitharani (2003). A probe into the conservation status of dusky leaf-nosed (Hipposideros ater ater Templeton, 1848) through population estimation and reproductive behaviour. In: Proc. 28th conference Ethol. Soc. India 2003: 66-69 (Eds. Anamali, R., N. Narayan & J. Vanitharani). Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (in press). Magnitude of depredation of grapes by short-nosed fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx Vahl, 1797 in Secunderabad, India. Current Science. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2006). Biodiversity Assessment Survey of Hadoti Region, Rajasthan. Part I: Birds and other wildlife of Jhalawar and Kota districts. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu, (In press). Bats of - A review. Current Science. Vanitharani, J. (1998). Bats of South India and their conservation, Zoos' Print XIII(2): 52-54. EECCOOLLOOGGYY Kusuminda, T.G.T., W.G.M. Edirisinghe, R.P. Nanayakkara and N. Vishvanath (2013). Diversity and Population status of Bats in Pilikuttuwa ancient cave temple in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 2(2): 136-143. Ali, A. & B. Aul. (In press). The damage caused by introduced species in the Islands ecosystems. Ali, A. & S.K. Basistha (1999). Fruit bats - Roosting sites and their population: A study carried out in and around Guwahati city, Kamrup, Assam. In Zoos' Print Journal, I-XIV(1-10): 136. Ali, A. & S.K. Basistha (1999). Fruit Bats in & around Guwahati City, Assam. ZOOS‘ Print Journal. Vol. XIV, No. 1-10: 136. Ali, A., P.C. Bhattacharjee & A. Srivastava (2000). Food and feeding habits of Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) with a note on their needs of Conservation. Bat Net, 1(2): 5. Ali, A., R. Deka & T.C. Deka (2002). Trees and fruit bats with special reference to Pteropus giganteus. National semniar on “Botanical researches in Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Northeast India. Abst. Vol., Ghy, Assam. Aziz, MA. (2007). Plant species used by fruit bats in Jahangirnagar University Campus, Bangladesh. Bat Net – CCINSA Newsletter 8(1-2): 26-27. Balasingh, J., A. John Koilraj & T.H. Kunz (1995). Tent construction by short nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) in Southern India. Ethology 100: 210-229. Balasingh, J., A. Selvin Samuel, Abraham Muthukumar, P.T. Nathan & S. Buelah Jerlin (2001). Seasonal changes in biomass in a tropical scrub jungle in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian J. Environ. & Ecoplan. 5(1): 109-114. Balasingh, J., D. Jones Nelson, Mohan R. Ebenezer & S.S. Isaac (1999). Ecology, Environemnt and Development, Proceedings of the UGC Regional Seminar (Ed.), St. John’s College, Palayamkottai. Pp 128. Balasingh, J., R. Subbaraj & S.S. Isaac (1993). Tent roosting by the Frugivorous bat Cynopterus sphinx Vahl (l797) Curr.Sci. 65(5): 418. Bhandarkar S.V. & Paliwal G.T. (2013). Ecology of Indian Flying Foxes in Eastern Vidarbha region with reference to their conservation efforts. Indian Stream Research Journal. Special issue: 2013. Pp. 96-99. Bhat, H.R. & T.H. Kunz (1995). Alterred flower/fruit clusters of the Kitul palm used as roosts by the short-nosed fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) J. Zool. (Lond.) 235: 597-604. Chakraborty, S., (1976). Reaction of Pipistrellus to storm. Newsletter Zool. Surv. India 2(6): 222-223. Chandrashekaran, M.K. & G. Marimuthu (1987). Sighting of a colony of the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Bat Research News. 28: 26. Chandrashekaran, M.K. & G. Marimuthu (1994). A huge colony of the dog bat Rousettus leschenaulti in South India. Bat Research News 35: 82. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (1998). Influence of moonlight on the foraging activity of a megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx . Supplement to Biotropica 30(2): 19. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (2001). Frugivory, folivory and nectarivory in the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx under natural condition. Bat Research News 42(3): 8. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (Communicated 1999). Daily foraging activity pattern of a Megachiropteran bat Cynopterus sphinx with reference to moonlight. Journal of Zoology - London. Elangovan, V. & G. Marimuthu (Communicated) Comparative analysis on food, energy and nitrogen intake of a megachiropteran bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences-B India. Faiz- Ur-Rahman, Farzana Perveen, T. Rauf, Mohammad Salim, Z. Ali, S. Khan, Z. Kamal. Habitat analysis of Scotophilus heathii Horsfield, 1831 in Northwestern parts of Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 731-734. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1978). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian, Part iii- Hiposideros ater ater (Templeton) Hipposideridae. J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc, 74(3): 511-517. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1978). Viability of inseminated spermatozoa in the Indian Vespertilionid bat, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). The Indian J. Exp. Biol., 16(7): 852-854. Gopalakrishna, A., P.N. Choudhary, A. Madhavan, D.R. Patil & N. Badwaik (1992). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats - Part XIII - Male reproductive patterns in three bats. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 89(3). Gulraiz, T.L., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-Ul-Hassan, S.M. Hussain, H. Azmat and S. Daud. (2016). Role of Indian flying fox Pteropus giganteus Brünnich, 1782 (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) as seed disperser in urban areas of Lahore, Pakistan. Turkish Journal of Zoology, 40: 417-422. Habersetzer, J. & G. Marimuthu (1986). Ontogeny of sounds in the echolocating bat Hipposideros speoris. J. Comp. Physiol. A 158: 247-257. Immanuel, J.K. (2000). Dispersion and site fidelity in a tent roosting population of the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in south India, Journal of Tropical Ecology. Isaac, S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1993). Early outflying and late homeflying in the Indian pygmy bat under natural conditions, Ecology 96: 426-430. Isaac, S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1993). Infant's calls attract mother Indian pygmy bats. Bat Research News 34: 57. Isaac, S.S., P. Kumarasamy & G. Marimuthu (1993). Observation on pollinating behaviour of a tropical fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Jones G., K. Sripathi, D.A. Waters & G. Marimuthu (1994). Individual variation in the echolocation calls of three sympatric Indian hipposiderid bats and an experimental attempt to jam bat echolocation. Folia Zoologica 43: 347-362. Joseph, M. (2003). Roosting behaviour of the Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus). In: Proceedings of the 27th Ethological Conference. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1982). Daylight dimmer than starlight entrains the circadian rhythm of a bat. Naturwissenschaften, 69: 192-93. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). Daylight phase response curves for the circadian rhythm of a bat inside a cave. Indian. J. Expt. Biol., 21: 173-79. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1984). Bright light flashes of 0.5 msec reset the circadian clock of a Microchiropteran bat. J. Expt. Zool., 230: 325-28. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). Spectral sensitivity of the photoreceptors responsible for phase shifting the circadian rhythm of flight activity of the bat, Hipposideros speoris J. Comp. Physiol, 156: 186-98. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). White light of different duration phase shift the circadian flight activity of a bat. J. Expt. Zool., 233: 187-92. Joshi, D.S. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). White light of different spectral composition causes differential phase shifts of circadian rhythm of a bat. Naturwissenschaften, 72: 548-49. Khare P.V., A. B. Ekbote, S. R. Pathak & D.S. Joshi (2000). Dawn and dusk twilights evoked differential phase shifts in the bat, Hipposideros speoris J. Expt. Zool. USA. Korad, V.S. (submitted). Study of anatomy and histology of Schneider’s leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros speoris Schneider, 1800 (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae). Occassional publication of Zoological Survey of India. Korad, V.S. & K.D. Yardi (in press). Ecological study and faunistic survey of bats from Pune city. Records of the ZSI. Korad, V.S. & K.D. Yardi (in press). New record of bats from central & western India. Records of the ZSI. Leippert, D., W. Goymann, H. Hofer, G. Marimuthu & J. Balasingh (2000). Roost-mate communication in adult Indian false vampire bats (Megaderma lyra): an indication of individuality in temporal and spectral pattern. Anim. Cogn. 3: 99- 106. Madhavan, A. (1971). Breeding habits in the Indian Vespertilionid bat Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix, (Wroughton). Mammalia, 35(2): 283-306. Madhavan, A. (1981). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part VI -Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield) - Vespertilionidae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 77(2): 227-237. Madhavan, A. (1993). Feeding habits of the Greater False Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra lyra (Geoffroy, 1810). Observations on the food and feeding habits of Megaderma lyra lyra in laboratory conditions. Trends in Life Sciences (India), 9(1): 27-31. Madhavan, A., D.R. Patil and A. Gopalakrishna (1977). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part IV- Hipposideros fulvus fulvus (Gray). Hipposideros J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 75(1): 96-103. Marimuthu, G. (1988). Mother young relations of an insectivorous bat Hipposideros speoris. Curr. Sci. 57: 983-987. Marimuthu, G. (1991). Marginal changes in the frequency during the development of vocalizations in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. J. Acoust. Soc. India. 19: 15-21. Marimuthu, G. & G. Neuweiler (1987). The use of acoustical prey detection by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. J. Comp. Physiol. A 160: 509-515. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). Continuous light inside a cave abolishes the social synchronization of the circadian rhythm in a bat. Behavioral. Ecol. Sociobiol. 12: 321-323. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1983). Social cues of a hipposiderid bat inside a cave fail to entrain the circadian rhythm of an emballonurid bat. Naturwissen. 70: 620. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1991). A rare sighting of a python ingesting a flying fox Pteropus giganteus from a natural colony. Bat Research News, 31: 49-50. Marimuthu, G. & M.K.Chandrashekaran (1985). Communication and synchronization of circadian rhythms in insectivorous bats. Proc. Indian. Acad. Sci. (Anim Sci), 94: 655-665. Marimuthu, G., J. Habersetzer & D. Leippert (1995). Active acoustic gleaning of water surface by the Indian false vampire bat. Ethology. 99: 61-74. Marimuthu, G., K.E. Rajan & S. Kandula (1999). Active and passive mode of prey detection by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. Advances in Ethology (Supplement to Ethology). 34: 88pp. Marimuthu, G., K.E. Rajan, S. Kandula, Stuart Parson & Garath Jones (2002). Effects of different surfaces on the perception of prey generated noise by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Acta Chiroptera. 4(10): 25-32. Marimuthu, G., R. Subbaraj & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1978). Social synchronization of the activity rhythm in a cave- dwelling insectivorous bat. Naturwissenschaften 65: 600. Nair N.G., V. Elangovan, S. Kandula, G. Marimuthu & R. Subbaraj (1999). Foraging behaviour of the Indian short- nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Z. Saugetierkunde 64: 187-191. Nair, N.G., V. Elangovan & R. Subbaraj (1997). Influence of moonlight on the foraging behaviour of Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Current Science 74(8): 688-689. Nandasena, M., W.B. Yapa, S. Schmidt & W.D. Ratnasooriya (2000). Diet composition of Greater False Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra at Baddegama Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 20th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 38pp. Nandasena, M., W.B. Yapa, S. Schmidt & W.D. Ratnasooriya (2001). Amphibians as a prey of Greater False Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra Geoffrey, 1810 (Chiroptera: Megadermatidae). Abstract: 4th World Congress of Herpetology, Sri Lanka. 35-36p. Nandasena, M., W.B. Yapa, S. Schmidt & W.D. Ratnasooriya (2002). Diet of Greater False Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra Geoffrey, 1810, (Chiroptera: Megadermatidae) in Sri Lanka determined by fecal analysis. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 41pp. Nandasena, M., W.B. Yapa, S. Schmidt & W.D. Ratnasooriya (2002). Evidence for infanticide in a Sri Lankan colony of Indian False Vampire bats, Poster presentation: University of Hannover. Nathan, P.T., H. Raghuram, V. Elangovan, T. Karuppudurai & G. Marimuthu (2005). Bat pollination on kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra. Current Science 88(10): 1679-1681. Neuweiler G., A. Link, G. Marimuthu & R. Rubsamen (1988). Detection of prey in echo cluttering environments. In. Animal Sonar Processes and Performance (Eds. P.E. Nachtigal and P.W.B. Moore) Not Applicable TO, ASI series. Plenum Press; New York, London, Series A. Life Sciences 156: 613-617. Padmanabhan, P. (2001). Role of bats in a forest ecosystem. Bat Net. Padmanabhan, P. (2002). The role of pollination ecology in the conservation and biodiversity. My forest. Picot M., R. Jenkins, O. Ramilijaona, P. Racey & S. Carrière (2007). The feeding ecology of dupreanum (Pteropodidae) in eastern Madagascar, African Journal of Ecology, 45(4): 645-650. Pradhan, M.S. & Anil Mahabal (2001). Observations on the roosting sites of free-tailed bat (Tadarida aegyptiacus) in Pune, Bat Net, 1: 2. Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2001). Present population status of Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari at JNV University, Jodhpur. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter, 2 (1). Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2002). A review of microchiropteran eco-status in Mandore garden, Jodhpur. Journal of Nature Conservation, 14(2): 251-262. Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2003). Demographic changes among bats in and around Jaisalmer of Great Indian Desert. Cheetal – Journal of Wildlife Preservation Society of India (Sep 2002). Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2003). Demographic changes among desert chiropterans in and around Jodhpur. Proceedings of 90th Indian Science Congress, Bangalore 3rd –7th Jan 2003. Purohit, A., B. S. Gaur & K.R. Senacha (2002). A note on Prosopis juliflora: Emerging threat for the microchiropterans of Thar desert. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 3 (2): 7-8. Pu rohit, A., B.S. Gaur, K.R. Senacha & V. Vantipalli (2002). Demographic changes among the chiropteran biodiversity in Mandore garden, Jodhpur. National Conference on Environmental biology, was held at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India. 17th - 18th Oct 2002. Purohit, A., K.R. Senacha & V. Vantipalli (2002). Change in roosting ecology of Indian flying fox: Pteropus giganteus giganteus in and around Jodhpur. National conference on Innovations and Prospects in life Science, was held at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, India: 14th – 16th Dec 2002. Raghuram, H., N. Singaravelan, P.T. Nathan, K.E. Rajan and G. Marimuthu (2011). Foraging Ecology of Pteropodid Bats: Pollination and Seed-dispersal. In: Bats: Biology, Behavior and Conservation (eds. Zupan JL, Mlakar, SL). Nova Publishers, New York, USA Raghuram, H., N.G. Nair, & K. Sripathi (2007). Presence of single as well double clicks in the echolocation signals of a fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae). Folia Zoologica 56(1): 33-38. Rajan, K.E. & G. Marimuthu (1999). Localization of prey by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Mammalia 63: 149-158. Rajan, K.E., N.G. Nair & R. Subbaraj (1999). An observation on the seasonal food preference of Indian Short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. J. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. 96: 24-27. Ratcliffe, J.M., H. Raghuram, G. Marimuthu, J.H. Fullard & M.B. Fenton (2005). Hunting in unfamiliar space: echolocation in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, when gleaning prey. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 58: 157-164. Selvanayagam, P.F.L. & G. Marimuthu (1984). Spatial organization of roosting in the insectivorous tropical bat Hipposideros speoris. Behav. Processes. 9: 113-121.

Shahbaz, M., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, S.M. Hussain, S. Ashraf and M. Idnan. (2014). Recent record of Scotophilus heathiifrom wheat-rice based agroecosystem of Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(4): 1175-1179. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2003). Discovery of a cave as the day roost of the rarest fruit bat Latidens salimalii. Current Science 84: 1253-1256. Singaravelan, N. and G. Marimuthu (2004). Nectar feeding and pollen carrying from Ceiba pentandra by pteropodid bats. Journal of Mammalogy 85: 1–7. Singaravelan, N., R. Raja and G. Marimuthu (2007). Nectar Feeding Strategies of Pteropodid Bats on Parkia biglandulosa: the Influence of Angular Variations in Nectar Rings. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy (PINSA) 73: 127–135. Sinha, Y.P. (1981). Further observations on the field ecology of Rajasthan bats, 1980. JBNHS. 77: 455-470. Sreepada, K.S. & M. Edward Gururaj (1994). Intra and Interspecific karyotypic diversity in two species of Scotophilus (Chiroptera: Mammalia). Cytobios, 78: 169-175. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (2003). Roost site characteristics of bats of Borra cave, Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (2004). Roost site characteristics of bats of Borra Caves, Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Proc. Natl. Symp. Bioresources, Biotechnol. & Bioenterprise 65-72. Hyderabad. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (in press) Magnitude of depredation of grapes by short-nosed fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx Vahl, 1797 in Secunderabad, India. Current Science. Srinivasulu, C. (2001). Kelaart’s Pipistrelle Pipistrellus ceylonicus (Kelaart, 1852) in the diet of Greater False Vampire Megaderma lyra E. Geoffroy. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 2(1): 5. Srinivasulu, C. (2001). Schneider’s Leafnosed Bat Hipposideros speoris (Schneider, 1800) - A food item of an Accipiter species. Zoos’ Print Journal 16(1): 409. Sripathi, K., H. Raghuram & P.T. Nathan (2006). Echolocation sounds of painted bat Kerivoula picta (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae). Current Science 91 (9): 1145-1147. Sripati, K., H. Raghuram, R. Rajasekar & T. Karuppudurai (2004). Population size and survival in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Acta Chiropter., 6(1): 145-154. Storz, J.F., J. Balasingh, P.T. Nathan, J.K. Immanuel & T.H. Kunz (2000). Dispersion and site fidelity in a tent-roosting population of the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in Southern India. J. Tropical Ecology, 16: 117-131. Subbaraj, R & J. Balasingh (1996). Night roosting and lunar phobia in Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 93(1)1-7: 1996. Subbaraj, R. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1977). 'Rigid' internal timing in the circadian rhythm of flight activity in a tropical bat. Oecologia (Berlin) 29: 341-348. Usman, K., R. Subbaraj & P. Subramanian (1990). Seasonality in the flight activity of the tropical bat Rhinopoma hardwickei under natural photoperiod. Behav. Processes 21: 81-94. Vanitharani, J. (1993). Observation of ectoparsites of a few tropical bats of South India, Bat Research News, Spring 34(1). Vanitharani, J. (1998). Bats of South India and their conservation, Zoos' Print XIII (2): 52-54. Whitaker, J.O. Jr., S.S. Isaac, G. Marimuthu & T.H. Kunz (1999). Seasonal variation in the diet of the Indian pygmy bat, Pipistrellus mimus, in Southern India. J. Mammalogy 80(1): 60-70. EEDDUUCCAATTIIIOONN Devkar, R.V. (2013). Conservation of microchiropteran bats and their habitat through research and community participation, Final technical report, Ruffords Small grants foundation, UK. http: //www.rufford.org/files/8487- 1%20Detailed%20Final%20Report_0.pdf Devkar, R.V. (2013). Online Educational booklet on bats: http: //www.youblisher.com/p/253527-KNOW-ABOUT-BATS/ Singaravelan N. (2008). Why do bats hang upside down? SCIENCE REPORTER (India’s Oldest Popular Science Magazine and a publication of CSIR, India) January 2008. Singaravelan, N. and G. Marimuthu (2002). ‘Batty about bats’, Young World, August 03, 2002 of THE HINDU (India’s National News Paper). GGEENNEERRAALL Ali, A. (1999). ‘BATS’- the visitor of night, are in danger of extinction (in Assamese).’Prantik’ the Assamese Fortnightly, Vol. XVIII, No-14: 25- 26, 51. Ali, A. (1999). World of Bats. Souvenir, G.U.S.F: 39. Ali, A. (2002). Just about bats. Refresher Course Brief. Vol. 3, NBU, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Ali, A. & B. Aul (In press). The damage caused by introduced species in the Islands ecosystems. Badwaik, N., A. Madhavan & A. Gopalakrishna (1992). Infant mortality in some Indian bats, Trends in Life Sciences (India), 7(2): 131-138. Baskaran, S., P. Kaliraj, J. Maruthupandian, G. Marimuthu, V. Elangovan (2015). Influence of Rain on Activity of the Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus, Indian Journal of Science,15(44): 6-12. Bates, P.J.J. & David L. Harrison (1998). Bats of the Indian Subcontinent. Blackbuck 14(2): 58-60. Bhandarkar S.V. & Paliwal G.T. (2013). Preliminary observation on Acute Mass Death of Indian Flying Fox in Eastern Maharashtra India. Journal of Science Information. Special issue-6: Pp. 28-29. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1970). Sex ratio in some Indian Bats. J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc. 67(2): 171-175. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1971). Survival of spermatozoa in the female genital tract of the Indian Vespertilionid bat, Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton). The Proc. Indian Acad. Sci, 73(1)B: 43-49. Habersetzer, J. & G. Marimuthu (1986). Ontogeny of sounds in the echolocating bat Hipposideros speoris. J. Comp. Physiol. A. 158: 247-257. Isaac, S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1997). Development of wing morphology in the Indian pygmy bat Pipistrellus mimus. J. Biosci. 22: 193-202. Korad, V.S. (1992). Anatomical, histological and histochemical studies of the lacrimal gland in Schneider's leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros speoris, 1992. J. Anim. Morphol. Physiol. 39: 71-83. Marimuthu, G. (1996). Diversity of bats. Resonance pp. 103-110 (March). Marimuthu, G. (1996). Echolocation -The strange ways of bats. Resonance pp.40-48 (May). Marimuthu, G. (1997). Stationary prey insures life and moving prey ensures death during the hunting flight of gleaning bats. Curr. Sci 72: 928-931. Marimuthu, G. (1998). Flightless young and meticulous mother bats. Resonance pp. 62-69 (June). Marimuthu, G. (1998). Sacred flying fox. Bats 6: 10-11. Marimuthu, G. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1991). A rare sighting of a python ingesting a flying fox Pteropus giganteus from a natural colony. Bat Res. News 31: 49-50. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, M., Faiz-ur-Rehman and M. Salim. Public Perceptions About The Fruit Bats In Two Horticulturally Important Districts of Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 21(2): 2011, Page: 135-141. Mistry, S. (1995). The bats of India. Bats 13(2): 11-15. Nair, N.G. & J. Balasingh (2002). Tent-making bats. Resonance pp. 63-67 July. Neuweiler G., Satpal Singh & K. Sripathi (1984). Audiograms of a South Indian bat community. J. Comp. Physiol. A 154: 133-42. Padmanabhan, P. (2001). Role of bats in a forest ecosystem. Bat Net. Patel, P.K. (2011). Albino Microchiropteran, Rhinopma microphyllum kinneri sighted in a bat colony inhabiting abandoned mines, Current Sciences, Vol. 100, No: 2, 25. Perera, W.P.N., Fernando, R.H.S.S., Perera, M.S.J., Rodrigo, R.K. and Bambaradeniya, C.N.B. (2004). A preliminary survey on accidental mortality of animals subjected to electrocution. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 13. Pradhan, M.S. Qualitative analysis of major vertebrate fauna from Wardha River Basin (Maharashtra State) J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc. 94(1): 71-103. Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2003). Bats - the fascinating nocturnal flying creature of the Great Indian Desert. Hornbill- About Nature and Us (April). Purohit, A., K.R. Senacha & V. Vantipalli. (2002). An observation on domestic cat preying upon few desert microchiropterans. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 3(2): 12-13. Radhamani, T.R., G. Marimuthu & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1990). Relationship between infant size and carrying of infants by Hipposiderid mother bats. Curr. Sci. 59: 602-603. Raghuram, H & G. Marimuthu (2005). Donald Redfield Griffin – The Discovery of Echolocation. Resonance Feb 2005: 20-32 Pp. Raghuram, H & G. Marimuthu (2007). Development of prey capture in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Ethology 113 (6): 555-561. Raghuram, H., B. Chattopadhyay, P.T. Nathan & K. Sripathi (2006). Sex ratio, population structure and roost fidelity in a free-ranging colony of Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Current Science 91 (7): 965-968. Rajasekar R., B. Chattopadhyay & K. Sripathi (2006). Depositing masticated plant materials inside tent in Cynopterus sphinx (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) in Souhtern India. Acta Chiropterologica 8: 269-274. Rubsamen, R., G. Neuweiler & G. Marimuthu (1989). Ontogeny of tonotopy in inferior colliculus of a hipposiderid bat reveals postnatal shift in frequently-place code. J. Comp. Physiol. A. 165: 755-769. Sathasivam, K. (1998).The mammals of Tamil Nadu & Kerala-some addition and some changes. Blackbuck 14(3&4): 91- 93. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2001). Bats of the Indian Subcontinent – An update. Current Science 80(11): 1378- 1380. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2007). Bats of Delhi: An update. BatNet CCINSA Newsletter 8(1-2): 30-31. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (In press) Bats of Indian Subcontinent - A review. Current Science. Srinivasulu, C. & M. Siliwal (2003). Heat wave claims Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) colony. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter. 4(2): 6. Sripathi, K., H. Raghuram, R. Rajasekar, T. Karuppudurai & S.G. Abraham (2004). Population size and survival in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Acta Chiropterologica 6(1): 145-154. Subbaraj, R. (1980). "Nocturnal animals" for the Encyclopaedia brought out by the BNHS as a part of their Centenary Celebrations. (1883-1983). Whitaker, J.0., Jr., S.S. Isaac, G. Marimuthu & T.H. Kunz (1999). Seasonal variation in the diet of the Indian pygmy bat, Pipistrellus mimus in Southern India. J. Mammal. 80: 60-70. Yapa, W.B., S. Goonathilage, P.O. Nameer, R. Marimuthu & B.A. Daniel (2005). Report on the training in Field techniques for the study of Volant and Non-volant small mammals Randenigala, Sri Lanka. Bat Net Vol 7, No: 1-2 Jan- Dec 2006, Pp 3-8. GGEENNEETTIIICCSS Devkar R.V., S. Jayaraman, K. Upadhyay & P. Patel (2011). Albino microchiropteran, Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneri sighted in a bat colony inhabiting abandoned mines. Current Science, 2011. 100 (2), 165-166. Enrique Morett, Gloria Saab, Enrique Marino, Peer Bork, K.E. Rajan, Leticia Olvera & Maricela Olvera (2003). High rate of gene diSpecialacement in vitamin biosynthesis pathways. In Bioinformatics and Genomes: Current perspective (Ed.) Miguel A. Andrade. Horizon Scientific Press, Wymondham, England. 70-79. Purohit, A., K.R. Senacha & V. Vantipalli (2002). An observation on domestic cat preying upon few desert microchiropterans. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 3(2): 12-13. Rajan, K.E & G. Marimuthu (2000). Genetic diversity within and among populations of a Microchiropteran bat Hipposideros speoris. International Journal of Mammalian Biology 65: 301-306. Rajan, K.E & G. Marimuthu (2005). A Preliminary investigation of genetic variation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Zoological Studies (submitted). Sreepada, K.S. & M.E. Gururaj (1992). Karyomorphology of the tomb bat Taphozous melanopogon from Andaman Islands. J. Mys.Univ. Sec-B, Platinum Jubilee Special Issue, Pp. 437-438. Sreepada, K.S. & M.E. Gururaj (1994). Intra and Inter specific karyotypic diversity in two species of Scotophilus (Chiroptera: Mammalia). Cytobios, 78: 169-175. Sreepada, K.S. & M.E. Gururaj (1995-96). The karyotypic architecture of Hipposideros bicolor from Andaman Islands. J. Mys. Univ. Sec. B: 34: 37-39. Sreepada, K.S., K.N. Naidu & M.E. Gururaj (1993). Trends of karyotypic evolution in the genus Hipposideros (Chiroptera: Mammalia). Cytobios, 75: 49-57. Sreepada, K.S., K.N. Naidu & M.E. Gururaj (1995). Chromosomal variations in four Indian species of Taphozous (Chiroptera: Mammalia). Biologisches, Zentralblat, 114: 307-314. Sreepada, K.S., K.N. Naidu & M.E. Gururaj (1995). Karyotypic architecture and phylogenetic relationships of Rousettus leschenaulti (Megachiroptera) and Rhinopoma hardwickei (Microchiroptera). The Nucleus, 38(3): 95-99. Sreepada, K.S., K.N. Naidu & M.E. Gururaj (1996). Karyotypic studies of four species of Pipistrellus (Chiroptera: Mammalia) from India. Mammalia. 60(3): 407-416. MMEETTHHOODDOOLLOOGGYY Balasingh, J., R. Subbaraj & S.S. Isaac (1993). Sexual segregation in the Indian False vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Bat Research News 35(1): 7-9. Balasingh, J., S.S. Isaac & R. Subbaraj (1992). Convenient device for tagging bats in the field. Bat Research News 33(1): 6. Bambaradeniya, C.N.B., Perera, M.S.J., Ekanayake, S.P., Perera, W.P.N., Wickramasinghe, L.J.M., Samarawickrema, V.A.P. and Perera, H.D.D.C.K. (2006). A rapid assessment of biodiversity in the coastal habitats of Kalpitiya-Kandakuliya peninsula in north-western Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 4th-8th July, 2006. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 9. Korad, V.S. & K.D. Yardi (In press). Ecological study and faunistic survey of bats from Pune city. Records of the Zoological Survey of India. Madhavan, A. (1978). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part V - Pipistrellus dormeri (Dobson). Vespertilionidae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 75(2): 426-433. Marimuthu, G. & G. Neuweiler (1987). The use of acoustical prey detection by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. J. Comp. Physiol. A 160: 509-515. Nathan, P.T., D.P. Swamidoss, S.S. Isaac, J. Balasingh, K.E. Rajan, N.G. Nair & R. Subbaraj (2001). Mist-net capture and field observations on the short-nosed fruit bat (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) Cynopterus sphinx (vahl). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 98(3): 373-378. Nathan, P.T., D.P. Swamidoss, S.S. Isaac, J. Balasingh, K.E. Rajan, N.G. Nair, & R. Subburaj (2000). Mist-net capture and field observations on the short-nosed fruit bat (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) Cynopterus sphinx. Z. Saugetierkunde 64: 187-191. Rajan, K.E. & G. Marimuthu (1999). Postnatal growth and age estimation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. Journal of Zoology (London) 248: 529-534. Rübsamen, R., G. Neuweiler & G. Marimuthu (1989). Ontogeny of tonotopy in inferior colliculus of a Hipposiderid bat reveals postnatal shift in frequency-place code. J. Comp. Physiol. A 165: 755-769. Rübsamen, R., G. Neuweiler & K. Sripathi (1988). Comparative collicular tonotopy in two bat species adapted to movement detection: Hipposideros speoris, Megaderma lyra. J. Comp. Physiol. A 163: 271-285. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2003). Mistnet captures of the rarest fruit bat Latidens salimalii. Current Science 84: 24-26. MMOORRPPHHOOLLOOGGYY Devkar, R.V., S. Jayaraman, K. Upadhyay & P. Patel (2011). Albino microchiropteran, Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneri sighted in a bat colony inhabiting abandoned mines. Current Science, 2011. 100 (2), 165-166. Elangovan, V., H. Raghuram, Y.S. Priya & G. Marimuthu (2004). Wing morphology and flight performance in Rousettus leschenaulti. Journal of Mammalogy 85(4): 806-812. Elangovan, V., Y.S. Priya, H. Raghuram & G. Marimuthu (2007). Wing morphology and flight development in the Indian short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx. Zoology: 110: 189-196. Jeyapraba, L. & Viji (2018). Morphology and dietary impact of the carnivorous bat Megaderma lyra in the agro ecosystem of Tirunelveli. Sarah Research Journal, 3–6 (1&2). Mohammad Salim, Arshad Javid, Muhammad Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Faiz-ur-Rahman, Zulfiqar Ali. Morphological differentiation in two closely-related mouse-tailed bat species (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae) captured from Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 27(1): 2017.(Accepted). Rahman, F.U., F. Perveen, T. Rauf, Mohammad Salim, Z. Ali, M. N. K. Khattak. Mormophometric characters and distribution of bat (Mammalia: Chiroptera) fauna in Northwestern Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 454-460. Salim, M., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Faiz-ur-Rahman, Z. Ali. (2016). Morphological differentiation in two closely- related mouse-tailed bat species (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae) captured from malakand division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. (Accepted). Shahbaz, M., A. Javid, T. Javed, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan and S.M. Hussain. (2014). Morphometrics of fulvous fruit bat (Rousettus leschenaulti) from Lahore, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 24 (3): 955-960. Storz, J.F., J. Balasingh, H.R. Bhat, P.T. Nathan, D.P. Swamidoss, A.A. Prakash & T.H. Kunz (In press). Clinical variation in body size and sexual dimorphism in an Indian fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx, Journal of the Linnaean Society. NNEEWW DDEESSCCRRIIIPPTTIIIOONN Brown, W., A. Udagama, P.V.Randeniya & S.S. Seneviratne (2003). Two new species of Chiggers (Achari: Leewenhoekiidae and trombiculidae) from Bats (Chiroptera) collected in Kanneliya Forest Reserve of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Acarology, 29(1): 69-73. Csorba, G. & P.J.J. Bates (1995). A new subspecies of the Horseshoe bat Rhinolophus macrotis from Pakistan (Chiroptera, Rhinolophidae). Acta Zoologica Acad. Scient. Hungaricae 41(3): 285-293. Muhammad Mahmood-ul-Hassan and Mohammad Salim. Two new bat species (Chiroptera:Mammalia) for Pakistan: Miniopterus fuliginosus and Myotis formosus. Mammalia, 79(1): 2015, Page: 125-129. Sinha, Y.P. (1969). A new Pipistrelle bat from Burma, Proc. Zool. Soc. Calcutta 22: 83-86. PPHHYYSSIIIOOLLOOGGYY Badwaik, N., A. Madhavan & A. Gopalakrishna (1992). Infant mortality in some Indian bats, Trends in Life Sciences (India), 7(2): 131-138. Balasingh, J., R. Subbaraj & S.S. lsaac (1993). Sexual segregation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra (Microchioptera) Bat Research News 35(l): 7-9. Balasingh, J., S.S. Isaac, M. Singaravel, N.G. Nair & R. Subbaraj (1998). Parturition and mother-infant relations in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Behavioural Processes 44: 45-49. Chandrashekaran, M K. (1994). Spatial memory in some insectivorous bats of India. Bat Research News 35. Chavhan, P.R. (2011). Histoarchitectural changes in the adrenal gland of female bat Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson) during estrus and , International Journal of cell and Tissue Research. Chavhan, P.R. (2011). Histological changes in the ovary of bat Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson) during various phases of reproductive cycle, Indian Journal of Applied biological Research. Chavhan, P.R. (2012). Hormonal Profile during Ovarian Cycle in the Emballonurid Female Bat Taphozous Kachhensis (Dobson), Academic Arena 4(6):30-36. Chavhan, P.R. (2012). Studies on Thyroid Gland of the female bat Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson) during reproductive cycle, Hislopia Journal, Hislop College, Nagpur. Chavhan, P.R. (2013). Seasonal variations in thyroid gland of the female bat, Taphozous kachhensis (DOBSON) during pregnancy. International Journal of Molecular Zoology. Chavhan, P.R. (2014). Fine structure of adrenal gland of Indian wild cought female bat Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson). Journal of cell biology and genetics Volume 4(1):1-14. Elangovan, V & G. Marimuthu. Comparative analysis on food, energy and nitrogen intake of a megachiropteran bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - B India (Communicated). Enrique Morett, Gloria Saab, Enrique Marino, Peer Bork, K.E. Rajan, Leticia Olvera & Maricela Olvera (2003). High rate of gene displacement in vitamin biosynthesis pathways. In Bioinformatics and Genomes: Current perspective (Ed.) Miguel A. Andrade. Horizon Scientific Press, Wymondham, England. 70-79. Enrique Morett, Jan O. Korbel, K.E. Rajan, Gloria Saab-Rincon, Leticia Olvera, Maricela Olvera, Stffen Schmidt, Berend Snel & Peer Bork (2003). Systematic discovery of analogous enzymes in thiamin biosynthesis. Nature Biotechnology 21(7): 790-795. *This paper commended in Faculty 1000. Enrique Morett, Jan O. Korbel, K.E. Rajan, Gloria Saab-Rincon, Leticia Olvera, Maricela Olvera, Steffen Schmidt, Berend Snel & Peer Bork (2002). Discovery of analogous enzymes in thiamin biosynthesis by anticorrelation. Genome Informatics 13: 365-366. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1971). Survival of spermatozoa in the female genital tract of the Indian Vespertilionid bat, Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton). The Proc. Indian Acad. Sci, 73(1)B: 43-49. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1972). Parturition in the Indian Vespertilionid bat Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton). J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc., 68(3): 666-670. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1978). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian, Part iii- Hipposideros ater ater (Templeton) Hipposideridae. J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc, 74(3): 511-517. Gopalakrishna, A. & A. Madhavan (1978). Viability of inseminated spermatozoa in the Indian Vespertilionid bat, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). The Indian J. Exp. Biol., 16(7): 852-854. Gopalakrishna, A., A. Madhavan, R.S., Thakur and (Ms.) Gopa Rajgopal (1974). "The Graafian Follicle in some Indian bats". Curr. Sci., 43(13): 400-402. Gopalakrishna, A., P.N. Choudhary, A. Madhavan, D.R. Patil & N. Badwaik (1992). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats - Part XIII - Male reproductive patterns in three bats. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 89(3). Gopalakrishna, A., R.S. Thakur, & A. Madhavan (1974). Regional differentiation in the structue of the ductus epididymids in the Vespertilionid bats, Pipistrellus mimus mimus and Pipistrellus ceylonicus chrysothrix (Wroughton) Curr. Sci., 43(24): 786-788. Gulraiz, T.L., A. Javid, M. Hussain, M. Shahbaz, Irfan and S. Daud (2014). Microbial analysis of Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) ejecta collected from two public parks in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology (Accepted). Isaac S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1993). Infant's, calls attract mother Pipistrellus mimus. Bat Research News 34(2&4): 57. Isaac S.S. & G. Marimuthu (1996). Postnatal growth and estimation of the age of the Indian pygmy bat Pipistrellus mimus. J. Mammal. 77: 199-204. Isaac S.S., G. Marimuthu & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1994). Fecundity in the Indian pygmy bat Pipistrellus mimus. J. Zool. (London). 234: 665-668. Isaac, S.S.. & G. Marimuthu (1997). Development of wing morphology in the Indian pygmy bat Pipistrellus mimus. J. Bio. Sci. (2): 193-202. Jones, G., K. Sripathi, D.A. Waters & G. Marimuthu (1994). Individual variations in the echolocation calls of three sympatric Indian hipposiderid bats and an experimental attempt to jam bat echolocation. Folia Zoological 43: 347-362. Joshi, D. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). Spectral sensitivity of the photoreceptors responsible for phase shifting the circadian rhythm of activity in a bat J. Comp. PhysioI. A. 156: 189-198. Joshi, D. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1985). White light of different spectral composition causes differential phase shifts of circadian rhythm of activity in a bat. Naturwissenschaften 72: 58. Korad, V.S. (1992). Anatomical, histological and histochemical studies of the lacrimal gland in Schneider's leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros speoris, 1992. J. Anim. Morphol. Physiol. 39: 71-83. Korad, V.S. (1998). Studies on naso-laryngeal region in Schneider's leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros speoris in relation to sound production,1998. Part I & II. J. Anim. Morphol. Physiol. 45: 44-55 & 56-65. Lily, D. & J. Vanitharani (2003). Correlation between scent gland size and reproductive behaviour of tropical bats. In: Proc. 28th conference Ethol. Soc. India, 47-50. Lily, D., J. Vanitharani, J. Balakrishnan (2002). Identification of scent gland and scent-marking behaviour of tropical bats. In: Proc. 27th conference Ethol. Soc. India, 2002. Link, A., G. Marimuthu & G. Neuweiler (1986). Movement as a specific stimulus for prey catching behaviour in Rhinolophid and Hipposiderid bats. J. Comp. Physiol. A 159: 403-414. Madhavan, A. (1978). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part V - Pipistrellus dormeri (Dobson). Vespertilionidae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 75(2): 426-433. Madhavan, A. (1981). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part VI - Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield) - Vespertilionidae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist.Soc., 77(2): 227-237. Madhavan, A. (In Press). Preliminary observations on the urine output of the Indian false Vampire bat, Megaderma lyra. Madhavan, A. 1997. Age of Sexual maturity in male Cynopterus sphinx. Bat Research News. 38(4): 91. Madhavan, A., D.R. Patil & A. Gopalakrishna (1977). Breeding habits and associated phenomena in some Indian bats, Part IV- Hipposideros fulvus fulvus (Gray). Hipposideros J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 75(1): 96-103. Marimuthu, G. (1991). Marginal changes in the frequency. during the development of vocalizations in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. J. Acoust. Soc. India 19: 15-21. Marimuthu, G., J. Habersetzer & D. Leippert (1995). Active acoustic gleaning of water surface by the Indian false vampire bat. Ethology 99: 61-74. Marimuthu, G., K.E. Rajan, S. Kandula, Stuart Parson & Garath Jones (2002). Effects of different surfaces on the perception of prey generated noise by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Acta Chiroptera 4(10): 25-32. Pushparani, A.E., J. Vanitharani, S. Rajkumar & T. Sundararaj (2003). Studies on the intestinal bacterial fauna of bats Taphozous melanopogon & Megaderma lyra from southern part of India. In: Proc. 28th Conference Ethol. Soc. India, 79- 80. Raghuram, H., C. Thangadurai, N.G. Nair, K. Nathar & K. Sripathi (In press). The role of olfaction & vision in the foraging behaviour of echolocating megachiropteran fruit bat, Rousettus leschenaulti (Pteropodidae). Mammalian Biology. Rajan, K.E. & G. Marimuthu (1999). Postnatal growth and age estimation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. Journal of Zoology (London) 248: 529-534. Rajan, K.E. & G. Marimuthu (In press). Postnatal growth and age estimation in the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma Iyra. Mammalia. Rajan, K.E., & G. Marimuthu (In press). Localization of prey by the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra. Mammalia. Rajkumar, S., A.E. Pushparani, J. Vanitharani & T. Sunderraj (2003). Isolation of enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringes from the intestinal tract of temple bats (Hipposideros speoris). In: Proc. 20th Conference Ethol. Soc. India. 81- 82. Ramakrishna, P.A. & A. Madhavan (1977). Foetal membranes and placentation in the Vespertilionid bat, Scotophilus heathi (Horsefield). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., 86B(2): 117-126. Singaravelan N. (2008). Why do bats hang upside down? Science Reporter (India’s Oldest Popular Science Magazine and a publication of CSIR, India) January 2008. Sinha, Y.P. (1976). Fat deposition in Rat-tailed bats (Rhinopoma sp.) Rajasthan, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 73: 206. Sinha, Y.P. (1978). Sex ratio and sexual segregation in Rajasthan bats. Sci. Cult, 44: 326-327. Sinha, Y.P. & R. Advani. (1976). Notes on food and reproduction of some Rajasthan bats. Geobios 3: 37-40. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (2005). Diet of Black-bearded Tomb Bat Taphozous melanopogon Temminck, 1841 (Chiroptera: ) in India. Zoos’ Print Journal 20(8): 1935-1938. Storz, J.F., J. Balasingh, H.R. Bhat, P.T. Nathan, D.P. Swamidoss, A.A. Prakash & T.H. Kunz (2001). Clinical variation in body size & sexual dimorphism in an Indian fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx, Chiroptera: Pteropodidae. Bio. J. Linn Soc. 72. Subbaraj, R. & M.K. Chandrashekaran (1978). Pulses of darkness shift the phases of circadian rhythm in an insectivorous bat. J. Comp. Physiol. A. 127: 239-243. Subbaraj, R., J. Balasingh & M. Singaravel (1997). Observations on the postnatal development of the Indian false vampire bat Megaderma lyra (Microchroptera). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 94: 350-355. Subramanian, P. & R. Subbaraj R. (1992). Annual cycles of body weight in male tropical bats Rhinopoma hardwickei, Taphozous melanopogon, Hipposideros bicolor fulvus and Hipposideros speoris. J. Parasitol. Appl. Anim. Biol. 1: 37- 41. SSTTAATTUUSS Aul, B. (2002). The Status and distribution of bats in the Andaman & Little Andaman Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. ANET Technical report. Ekanayake, S.P., Bambaradeniya, C.N.B., Perera, W.P.N., Perera, M.S.J., Rodrigo R.K., Samarawickrema, V.A.M.P.K., Peries, T.N. (2005). A Biodiversity Status Profile of Lunama-Kalametiya Wetland Sanctuary. Occ. Pap. 8. IUCN, Sri Lanka, Colombo. iv+43p. Feeroz, M.M., A.H.M.A. Reza, M.A. Islam, M.M. Kabir & S. Begum (Accepted). Status and threats of mammalian fauna in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh. J. Zoo’s Print. Perera, M.S.J., Perera, W.P.N., Rodrigo R.K., Wickramasinghe, L.J.M., Peries, T.N., Ekanayake, S.P. and Bambaradeniya, C.N.B. (2004). An assessment of biodiversity in the Anawilundawa sanctuary – A Ramsar wetland in the western coastal dry zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 14. Perera, M.S.J., Perera, W.P.N., Rodrigo, R.K., Ekanayake, S.P., Bambaradeniya, C.N.B., Samarawickrema, V.A.P., Wickramasinghe, L.J.M. (2005). A Biodiversity Status Profile of Anawilundawa Sanctuary: A Ramsar Wetland in the Western Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. Occ. Pap. 9. IUCN, Sri Lanka, Colombo. vi+48p. Perera, W.P.N., Perera, M.S.J., Rodrigo, R., Peiris, N. Samarawickrema, V.A.M.P.K., Ekanayake, S.P. and Bambaradeniya, C.N.B. (2004). An assessment of biodiversity in the Rekawa, Ussangoda and Kalametiya inland coastal ecosystems in southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Forestry and Environment symposium, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. p. 41. Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2002) A review of microchiropteran eco-status in Mandore garden, Jodhpur. Journal of Nature Conservation, 14(2): 251-262.

SSUURRVVEEYY /// DDIIISSTTRRIIIBBUUTTIIIOONN Ali. A. (2001). New Chiropteran localities in Assam. The RFNEI Newsletter, No. 3: 16. Aul, B. (2002). The Status and distribution of bats in the Andaman & Little Andaman Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. ANET Technical report. Aziz, M.A., A.H.M.A. Reza, M.K. Hasan, P.K Tonchanga, A. Sarker, K.M. Atiquzzaman, S. Dutta, Makayching & K.M.Z Rahaman (2007). Some notes on three species of bats of Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Zoos’ Print Journal 26: 2729-2731. Balasingh, J., J. Ronald, P.T. Nathan & S.S. Isaac (1999). A report on the occurrence of the Indian short-faced fruit bat Cynopterus brachyotis (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary. Curr. Sci. 76(12): 1542. Bambaradeniya, C.N.B., Perera, M.S.J., Perera, W.P.N., Wickramasinghe, L.J.M., Kekulandala, L.D.C.B., Samarawickrema, V.A.P., Fernando, R.H.S.S., Samarawickrema, V.A.M.P.K. (2003). Species composition of fauna in the Sinharaja world heritage site in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Forester 26, 21-40. Bates, P.J.J., D.K. HendricAsen, J.L. Walston & B. Hayes (1999). A review of the Mouse-eared bats. (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae: Myotis) from Vietnam with significant new records. Acta Chiropterologica, 1(l): 47-74. Bates, P.J.J., Tin New, M.J. Pearch, Khin Maung Swe, Si Si Hla Bu & Thanda Tun (submitted). Bats of Myanmar (Burma): A review and significant new records. Acta Chiropteroloica. Chandrashekaran, M.K., & G. Marimuthu (1994). A huge colony of the dog bat, Rousettus leschenaulti, in South India Bat Res. News 35(4): 82. Das, P.K. & Y.P. Sinha (1995). Occurrence of the Japanese Pipistrelle, Pipistrellus abramus (Temminck, 1840).(Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in Myanma, Burma, and India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 92(2): 252-254. Debata, S., H.S. Palei., P. Mohapatra and A.K. Mishara (2013). First record of Lesser False Vampire bat (Megaderma spasma, Linnaeus, 1758) from Sundergarh, Odisha, India. Small Mammal Mail, Vol 5(1): 26-27. Dookia, S. & J.R. Tak (2004). Status and distribution of Indian flying fox (Pteropus g. giganteus Brunnich) in Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Bat Net (CCINSA Newsletter): Vol 5(1): 7-8. Harrison, D.L., P.J.J. Bates & N.M. Thomas (1995). The occurrence of Acotherulum pumilum (Stehlin, 1908), (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Cebochoeridae) in the Headonian (Upper Eocene) of England. Tertiary Research 15(4): 139-143. Immanuel, J.K. (2000 Jan). Dispersion and site fidelity in a tent roosting population of the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in south India, Journal of Tropical Ecology. Javid, A., M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, M. Afzal, M.S. Nadeem, and S.M. Hussain. (2012). Recent record of the Least Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus tenuis) (Vespertilionidae: Chiroptera) from Islamabad. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 22 (4): 1042-1047. Javid, A., M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, S.M. Hussain and K.J. Iqbal. (2014). Recent record of the Asiatic lesser yellow house bat (Scotophilus kuhlii) from Punjab, Pakistan. Mammalia (France) DOI 10.1515/mammalia-2013-0012. Mammalia, 78 (1): 133 - 137. Javid, A., M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, M.S. Nadeem and N. Rana and N. Khan. (2012). First record of the Lesser Mouse- tailed batRhinopoma hardwickii (Rhinopomatidae: Chiroptera) from Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 22(2): 278-282. Javid, A., M. Shahbaz, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan and S.M. Hussain. (2015). The Blasius’ horseshoe bat Rhinolophus blasii(Chiroptera, Rhinolophidae) still extends to Pakistan. Mammalia, 79(2): 249-251. Karunaratna, D.M.S.S., C. Bambaradeniya, T. Abeywardene, B.S.A.T.H. Sudasinghe and T.G.T. Kusuminda (2012). Species Richness and Diversity of some Invertebrate and Vertebrate Faunal Groups in Mahausakande Regenerating Rainforest in Sri Lanka. Mahausakande Tropical Rainforest Regeneration Initiative, Research Paper No. 6. Korad, V.S. & K.D. Yardi (In press). New record of bats from central and western India. Records of the ZSI. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, M., A. Javid, M.S. Nadeem and S. Ashraf (2012). An extralimital record of the Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus) from Pakistan. Mammalia, 76: 227-229. Nanayakkara, R.P., N. Vishvanath and T.G.T. Kusuminda (2012). Re-discovery of Pouch bearing sheath tailed bat saccolaimus Temminck (Chiroptera: Emballonuridae) from Sri Lanka after 75 years. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 1(2): 134-137. Nathan, P.T. (1999). Occurrence of Cynopterus brachyotis in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. June 1999. Current Science, 76 (12). Nathan, P.T. (2000). Dispersion and site fidelity in a tent roosting population of a short nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in Southern India. Tropical Ecology 16: 1-15. Padmanabhan, P. (2001). Survey of small mammals in Kerala with special reference to endangered species. KFRI project. Pearch, M., P.J.J. Bates & C. Magin (submitted). Systematics, distribution and conservation status of small mammals from Djibouti, including twelve species new to the country. Mammalia (Paris). Perera, M. S. J. and Rajapakshe, S. S. (2008). Species composition of selected faunal groups in the vicinity of Buttala campus premises, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 8 -12 July, 2008. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 81. Pradhan, M. S. & P.P. Kulkarni (1997). Observation on the extended distribution of Cynopterus brachyotis ceylonensis Gray in Western India with comments on its status. Mammalia (Paris): 61(1): 116-118. Pradhan, M.S. & Anil Mahabal (2001). Observations on the roosting sites of free-tailed bat (Tadarida aegyptiacus) in Pune, Bat Net, 1: 2. Pradhan, M.S. & G.U. Kurup. Studies of mammalia fauna from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Accepted for publication under Fauna of Conservation areas series. Pradhan, M.S. Mammals of Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India. Accepted for publication under Fauna of Conservation areas series. Pradhan, M.S. Mammals of Pondicherry state. To be published under State Fauna series of Zoological Survey of India. Pradhan, M.S. Qualitative analysis of major vertebrate fauna from Wardha River Basin-Maharashtra. JBNHS 94(1): 71- 103. Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2001). Present population status of Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari at J.N.V. University, Jodhpur in Bat Net-CCINSA newsletter 2(1). Purohit, A. & K.R. Senacha (2003). Distribution of chiropteran fauna in and around the Bikaner of Great Indian Desert. Tigerpaper, Bangkok (April). Rahman, F.U., F. Perveen, T. Rauf, Mohammad Salim, Z. Ali, M. N. K. Khattak. Mormophometric characters and distribution of bat (Mammalia: Chiroptera) fauna in Northwestern Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 454-460. Rahman, F.U., F. Perveen, T. Rauf, Mohammad Salim, Z. Ali, M. N. K. Khattak. Occurrence of Rhinopoma microphyllum (Brunnich, 1782) in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 450- 453. Salim, M., Javid, A., F-ur-Rahman. Farmanullah and Hamidullah, 2016. Distribution records of fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx and Rousettus leschenaultia from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 31(2): 149-157. Salim, M., Javid, A., Hussain, A. Rahman, F.-ur. and Hamidullah, 2016. First provincial record of desert yellow bat Scotoecus pallidus (Dobson, 1876) from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 31(2): 171-175. Salim, M., A. Javid, Faiz-ur-Rahman and Farmanullah. (2016). Distribution records of fruit bats Cynopterus sphinx and Rousettus leschenaultii from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 31(2). (Accepted). Salim, M., A. Javid, A. Hussain and Faiz-ur-Rahman. (2016). First provincial record of desert yellow house bat Scotoecus pallidus(Dobson, 1876) from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 31(2). (Accepted). Sathasivam, K. (1996). A checklist of the mammals of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Blackbuck 12(3): 60-70. Sathasivam, K. (1998). The mammals of Tamil Nadu & Kerala-Some addition and some changes 1998, Blackbuck 14(3&4): 91-93. Sathasivam, K. (2000). Possible occurrence of the Lesser Woolly Horseshoe Bat, Rhinolophus beddomei in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 97(1): 136-137. Salim, M. & M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan (2014). Description of the first record of the Indian False Vampire Bat (Megaderma lyra) E. Geoffroy, 1810 (Rhinopomatidae: Chiroptera) captured from Northwestern Pakistan. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 24(4), Page: 1-6. Salim, M., Muhammad Mahmood-ul-Hassan. Distribution of Indian flying fox Pteropus giganteus Brünnich, 1782 in four districts of khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(3): 2015, Page: 446-449. Shahbaz, M., A. Javid, S.M. Hussain, M. Ashraf and H. Azmat. (2015). Recent record of desert yellow house bat, Scotoecus pallidus (Order Chiroptera) from Punjab, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 25(2): 599-602. Shahbaz, M., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, S.M. Hussain, S. Ashraf and M. Idnan (2014). Recent record of Scotophilus heathii from wheat-rice based agroecosystem of Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(4): 1175-1179. Singaravelan, N. & G. Marimuthu (2003). Discovery of a cave as the day roost of a rarest fruit bat Latidens salimalii. Current Science 84: 1253-1256. Singh, D.F. & M.S. Pradhan (1992). Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharshtra: Survey of the Vertebrate fauna. Rec. Zool. Surv. of India. 91(3&4): 449-470. Sinha, Y.P. (1981). New record of Black-bearded Tomb Bat, Taphozous melanapogon melanapogon Temminck from Rajasthan. Geobios. Jodhpur, 8: 225-226. Sinha, Y.P. (1981). New records of Tomb Bat (Chiroptera: Emballonuridae) from Bihar with some ecological remarks. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 78: 362 - 363. Sinha, Y.P. (1981). Studies on bats of Gujarat. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, 78: 101-112. Sinha, Y.P. (1983). Occurrence of Pipistrellus paterculus Thomas, 1915. (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in Bihar: an addition to the Indian mammal fauna. J. Bombay Nat Hist. Soc., 80: 206-207. Sinha, Y.P. (1990). Occurrence of Dobson’s Long-tongued Fruit Bat Eonycteris spelaea (Dobson, 1871) (Chiroptera; Pteropodidae) in Meghalaya. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 37: 134-135. Sinha, Y.P. (1994). (Published in 1995). Occurrence of Long-winged Bat Miniopterus schreibersi fuliginosus (Hodgson, 1835) (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in Meghalaya, with some observations on its ecology. Rec. ZSI, 94(2-4): 211-215. Sinha, Y.P. (1994). Occurrence of Dobson’s Long-tongued Fruit Bat, Eonycteris spelaea (Dobson, 1871), in Manipur and Nagaland, India. Geobios new Reports 13: 186-187. Sinha, Y.P. (1994). Occurrence of the Kashmir Cave Bat, Myotis longipes (Dobson, 1873) in Meghalaya, India. Geobios new Reports 13: 72-73. Sinha, Y.P. (1995). Occurrence of Borneo short-nosed Fruit Bat, Cynopterus brachyotis (Miiller : 1838) in Nagaland and Dormer’s Bat, Pipistrellus dormeri (Dobson: 1875) in Meghalaya, India. Geobios new Reports 14: 168-170. Sinha, Y.P. (1996). Bats in Indian Thar desert. Faunal Diversity in the Thar Desert Gaps in Research. (Ed., A.K. Ghosh, Q.H. Bagri, I. Prakash). Pp. 349-352. Sinha, Y.P. (1996). Occurence of Long-armed sheath-tailed Bat, Taphozous l. longimanus Hardwicke, 1825 in Assam, India Geobios new reports. 15: 135-136. Sinha, Y.P. (1999). Contribution to the knowledge of bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) of North East Hills, India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Occ. Pap. 174: 47 (in process of publication). Sinha, Y.P. (in process of publication, received by pub, section in 1996). Fauna of Bihar: Mammalia, Director, Z.S.I. Pp.126. Snowden, P., P.J.J. Bates & D.L. Harrison (in press). Recent records of bats and rodents from Oman including three species new to the country. Fauna of Arabia 18. Srinivasulu, B. & C. Srinivasulu (2007). First specimen based record of the Egyptian Free-tailed Bat Tadarida aegyptiacus E. Geoffroy, 1818 (Chiroptera: Molossidae) from Andhra Pradesh, India. Zoos’ Print Journal 22(12): 2943. Srinivasulu, B., C. Srinivasulu & G. Ravinder (2005). Occurrence of Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat Rhinopoma hardwickii Gray, 1831 and Black-bearded Tomb Bat Taphozous melanopogon Temminck, 1841 (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae and Emballonuridae) in Adilabad district, A.P. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 6(2): 2-3. Srinivasulu, C. (2004). Cantor’s Roundleaf Bat Hipposideros galeritus Cantor, 1846: An addition to Chiropteran diversity of Andhra Pradesh. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 5(1): 4-5. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2005). A review of chiropteran diversity of Bangladesh. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter. 6(2): 5-11. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2006). Birds and Fruit Bats of GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Shamshabad, Andhra Pradesh. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2006). First record of Hipposideros ater Templeton, 1848 from Andhra Pradesh, India with a description of a new subspecies. Zoos’ Print Journal. 21(5): 2241-2244. Srinivasulu, C. & V. Nagulu (2001). Bats of Old Light House in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh. Zoos’ Print Journal. 16(9): 14. Srinivasulu, C. & V. Nagulu (2002). Mammalian & avian diversity of the Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh, India. Zoos’ Print Journal. 17(1): 675-684. Storz, J.F. J. Balasingh, P.T. Nathan, J.K. Immanuel & T.H. Kunz (2000). Dispersion and site fidelity in a tent-roosting population of the short-nosed fruit bat Cynopterus sphinx in Southern India. J. Tropical Ecology, 16: 117-131. Tak, J. R. & Dookia, S. (2004). Population fluctuation and ecology of Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus giganteus Brunnich, 1782) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Cheetal 42 (1 & 2): 47-50. Thulsi Rao, K., C. Srinivasulu, R. Prudhvi Raj, S.M.M. Javed & I. Siva Rama Krishna (2004). Second record of Rhinolophus beddomei in Eastern Ghats, India. Zoos’ Print Journal 19(4): 1446. Yazdani, G.M., M.S. Pradhan & D.F. Singh (1992). Fauna of Conservation areas: Fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Bombay (Vertebrate). Rec. Zool. Surv. India. 92(1-4): 225-251. TTAAXXOONNOOMMYY Chakraborty, S. (1978). Taxonomic studies on the Greater Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (Schreber) (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc. 76: 346. Chakraborty, S., Y.P. Sinha (1971). Taxonomic status of the Vespertilionid bat, Nycticeius emerginatus Dobson. Proc. Zool. Soc., Kolkata, pp. 53-59. Mapatuna, Y., W.D. Ratnasooriya & P.J.J. Bates (1996). A study of the baculum in the genus Cynopterus (short-nosed fruit bat) in Sri Lanka with consideration of its taxonomic importance. Proceedings of the sixteenth Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka: 2. Salim, M., A. Javid, M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Faiz-ur-Rahman, Z. Ali. (2016). Morphological differentiation in two closely- related mouse-tailed bat species (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae) captured from malakand division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. (Accepted). Sinha, Y.P. (1970). Taxonomic notes on some Indian bats. Mammalia, 34: 81-92. Sinha, Y.P. (1973). Taxonomic studies on the Indian Horseshoe bats of the genus Rhinolophus lacepede. Mammalia 37(4): 603-630. Sinha, Y.P. (1980). The bats of Rajasthan: Taxonomy and zoogeography. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, 76: 7-63. Sinha, Y.P. (1982). The osteology of a cave-dwelling bat, Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari Wroughton (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae) from Rajasthan. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, 79: 437-455. Sinha, Y.P. (1986). Bats of Bihar-Taxonomy and Ecology Rec. Zool. surv. India occ. pap. 77(4): 60, 7 pls. Sinha, Y.P. (1998 & 1999). Bats of the Siju cave, South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India: Taxonomy and bionomics. Rec. Zool.Surv. India, 97(1-2): 101-120. Sinha, Y.P. & S. Chakraborty (1971). Taxonomic status of Vespertillonid Bat. Nycticeius emarginatus Dobson. Proc. Zool. Soc., Kolkata 24: 53-59. Srinivasulu, C. (2001). Bat research at Osmania University, Hyderabad. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 2(1): 3-4. TTHHRREEAATTSS Devkar, R.V., P. Patel and K. Upadhyay (2013). Present scenario and possible threats to the Microchiropteran Bats near Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat. Small Mammal Mail, 2013, 5(1), 28-31. Molur, S. & B.A. Daniel (1999). Bat trapping around Mysore. Zoo’s Print 14 (1-10): 15-16. Purohit, A., B.S. Gaur, & K.R. Senacha (2002). A note on Prosopis juliflora: emerging threat for the microchiropterans of Thar desert. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 3 (2): 7-8. Purohit, A., B.S. Gaur, K.R. Senacha, V. Vantipalli & A.K. Chhangani (2002). Rare observation of puppies preying upon a greater mouse-tailed bat Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari. International Journal of Flora and Fauna, 8 (2). Srinivasulu, C. & B Srinivasulu (2004). Highway development affects the population of the Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782). Zoos’ Print Journal 19(1): 1329. Srinivasulu, C. & B. Srinivasulu (2002). Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) deserting its traditional roost. Bat Net CCINSA – Newsletter 3(2): 2. Srinivasulu, C. & M. Siliwal (2003). Heat wave claims Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) colony. Bat Net - CCINSA Newsletter 4(2): 5. YYoouu ccaann ttrraapp ChiropteransChiropterans @@ ………… Email ID and Institutions … …

CHIROPTERA CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION NETWORK OF SOUTH ASIA MMaaiill IIDD ooff CCCCIINNSSAA mmeemmbbeerrss

Acharya, Pushpa Raj [email protected], [email protected] Adhikari, Hari [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Adhikari, Niranjan [email protected], [email protected] Akhtar, Naeem [email protected], [email protected] Alam, Shayer M.I. [email protected] Ali, Azad [email protected] Aneesh, K.S. [email protected], [email protected] Anika, Jadhav Shantharam [email protected] Aparna, Suvrathan [email protected] Archana, B. [email protected], [email protected] Ariyarathna, Sameera Chaturanga [email protected] Aryal, Achyut [email protected] Aryal, Kul Chandra [email protected] Asela, M.D.C. [email protected], [email protected] Aul, Bandana [email protected] Aziz, Mohammad Abdul [email protected], [email protected] Bagley, Fred [email protected] Balasingh, Johnson [email protected] Bansode, Ahron Govindrao [email protected] Baral, Nabin [email protected], [email protected] Barolia, Sushil Kumar [email protected], [email protected] Baruah, Chittaranjan [email protected], [email protected] Basnet, Krishna Bahadur [email protected], [email protected] Bates, Paul J.J. [email protected], [email protected] Bhandarkar, Sudhir Venkatrao [email protected] Bhardwaj, Chander Shekhar [email protected], [email protected] Bhatti, Rabia Zaman [email protected] Bista, Manjit [email protected], [email protected] Biswas, Jayant [email protected], [email protected] Bohra, Dau Lal [email protected], [email protected] Chakma, Suprio [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Chakraborty, Sujit [email protected] Chakravarthy, Akshay kumar [email protected], [email protected] Chakravarty, Rohit Ashit [email protected], [email protected] Chaudhary, Birendra Prasad [email protected] Chaudhary, Gyanendra [email protected] Chavhan, Pankaj Rasikkumar [email protected] Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Wahed [email protected] Dahal, Sagar [email protected], [email protected] Daniel, Bexell Ayyachamy [email protected] David, Patrick [email protected], [email protected] Debata, Subrat [email protected] Dendup, Tashi [email protected], [email protected] Devkar, Ranjitsinh Vijaysingh [email protected], [email protected] Digana, Pradana M.C.B. [email protected] Dookia, Sumit [email protected], [email protected] Dorji, Dago [email protected], [email protected] Dovih, Dailu Pilot [email protected] Elangovan, Vadamalai [email protected] Gaikwad, Chandrakant Mahesh [email protected] Ganesh, T. [email protected] Ganeshan, Mega Primali Anushika [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Ganjure, Raju Maruti [email protected] Garu, Umesh [email protected] Ghimire, Bipin Chandra [email protected] Ghimire, Rameshwor [email protected] Ghimire, Sudipa [email protected] Govindan, Vimalraj Padayatchiar [email protected] Habibi, Kushal [email protected] Hassan, Muhammad Mahmood-ul [email protected], [email protected] Honnappa, Venkatesh [email protected], [email protected] Hussain, Shaik [email protected], [email protected]

Hutson, Antony M. [email protected] Idnan, Muhammad [email protected], [email protected] Irulan, Ammavasi [email protected] Isaac, Sundararaj Suthakar [email protected] Islam, Feroz Md. Shafiqul [email protected] Islam, K.M. Fakhrul [email protected] Islam, Nurul [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Islam, Shariful [email protected] Iyer, L.S. [email protected] Javid, Arshad [email protected], [email protected] Jeyapraba, L. [email protected] Joshi, Dilip Savlaram [email protected] Joy, Tijo K. [email protected], [email protected] Kabir, Kazi Ahmed [email protected] Kafle, Gandhiv [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Kalaichelvan, T. [email protected], [email protected] Kandula, Sripathi [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Kantwa, Sanwar Mal [email protected] Kaphle, Rameshwor [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Karki, Laxmi [email protected], [email protected] Karthik, Thamizharasu [email protected] Karuppudurai, Thangavel [email protected] Kataria, Partap Singh [email protected], [email protected] Khan, Md. Israr [email protected] Khan, Md. Monirul Hasan [email protected] Khan, Md. Niaz [email protected] Khan, Muhammad Asif [email protected], [email protected] Khan, S.A. [email protected], [email protected] Khanal, Shiva [email protected] Khanal, Yajnamurti [email protected] Khatri, Mohmed Husain Bapu [email protected], [email protected] Koju, Narayan Prasad [email protected], [email protected] Koli, Ghanshyam Hari [email protected] Koli, Vijay Kumar [email protected] Korad, Vishakha S. [email protected] Krishna, Murali [email protected], [email protected] Kumar, Devendra [email protected] Kumar, Narayanan Krishna [email protected] Kumara, Koggala M.S.A.S. [email protected] Kunz, Thomas H. [email protected] Kupwade, Vijay Apparao [email protected] Kusuminda, T.G.T. [email protected] Lhendup, Ugyen [email protected], [email protected] Lily, Durairaj [email protected] Madala, Malik Fasil [email protected] Madhavan, Arakkal [email protected] Mahalia, Debanga [email protected] Mahfuz, S.M. Khaled [email protected] Mahmood, Shahriar [email protected] Majumdar, Koushik [email protected], [email protected] Malikyar, Ghulam Md. [email protected] Mallik, Ashok Kumar [email protected], [email protected] Manandhar, Purna Prasad [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Manimozhi, A. [email protected], [email protected] Marimuthu, Ganapathy [email protected], [email protected] Marimuthu, Rengasamy [email protected], [email protected] Maruthupandian, Jeyabalan [email protected], [email protected] Mathai, Joseph [email protected] Mathur, Priyansh [email protected] Mathur, Sanjiv Lal [email protected], [email protected] Mathur, Virendra [email protected] Meenakshi, Bhagat [email protected] Mishra, Rajlakshmi [email protected] Mistry, Shahroukh [email protected] Mohan, K.C. [email protected], [email protected]

Mohananpillai, K.G. [email protected] Molur, Payal B. [email protected], [email protected] Molur, Sanjay [email protected], [email protected] Muni, Manoj N. [email protected] Muthuandavan, Latchoumanan [email protected], [email protected] Nadeem, Muhammad Sajid [email protected], [email protected] Nakarmi, Asmita Pasa [email protected] Nameer, Paingamadathil Ommer [email protected] Nathan, Parthasarathy Thiruchenthil [email protected], [email protected] Nathar, Kulam [email protected], [email protected] Neupane, Hari [email protected] Nighat, Shagufta [email protected] Noureen, Sajida [email protected], [email protected] Padmanabhan, Pattiath [email protected] Palei, Himanshu Shekhar [email protected], [email protected] Paliwal, Gopal Tikaramji [email protected], [email protected] Panneerselvam, Vimal [email protected], [email protected] Panwar, Khushbu [email protected] Parasharya, Bhavbhuti Mukundray [email protected], [email protected] Parves, Nadim [email protected], [email protected] Patel, Pritesh Kiritbhai [email protected], [email protected] Paul, Rajender [email protected], [email protected] Paul, Sanjeev Kumari [email protected] Pendharkar, Anand P. [email protected] Perera, Dayani Ratnayake [email protected] Perera, Gunawardane N.D. [email protected] Perera, Sandun Jayalal [email protected] Perumalsamy, Kaliraj [email protected] Phukan, Debojit [email protected] Phuntsho [email protected] Phuyal, Sujas Prasad [email protected], [email protected] Picot Manuel, Monica [email protected] Pokharel, Krishna Prasad [email protected] Pope, Brian [email protected] Porob, Paresh C. [email protected] Prabhukhanolkar, Rahul D. [email protected], [email protected] Pradhan, Malhar S. [email protected], [email protected] Priya, Yuvana Satya [email protected] Purohit, Ashok kumar [email protected] Racey, Paul [email protected], [email protected] Radha, Venkatesh Nagarajan [email protected] Raghuram, Hanumanthan [email protected], [email protected] Raj, David Antony [email protected] Raja, Naeem Ashraf [email protected] Rajan, Koilmani Emmanuvel [email protected] Rajchal, Rajesh [email protected], [email protected] Raman, Rajasekar [email protected], [email protected] Raman, Sreehari [email protected], [email protected] Ramanujam, Karthikeyan [email protected], [email protected] Ramesh, T. [email protected], [email protected] Ranabhat, Nar Bahadur [email protected], [email protected] Reginald, Louis Joseph [email protected], [email protected] Reza, A.H.M. Ali [email protected], [email protected] Rout, Madhusmita [email protected] Ruback, Patricia Ann [email protected] Sadasivan, Kalesh [email protected], [email protected] Sahoo, Santosh kumar [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Saikia, Uttam [email protected], [email protected] Sakthi, Viji Siva [email protected], [email protected] Salim, Mohammad [email protected], [email protected] Samarawickrama, V.A.M.P.K. [email protected] Sampath, Deepan Chackaravarthy [email protected] Sarker, Goutam Chandra [email protected], [email protected] Sarker, Sohrab Uddin [email protected], [email protected] Sathasivam, Kumaran [email protected], [email protected]

Selvarathinam, T. [email protected] Senacha, Kalu Ram [email protected], [email protected] Seneviratne, Sampath S. [email protected] Senthilkumar, K. [email protected] Shahbaz, Muhammad [email protected], [email protected] Shaikat, Amir Hossan [email protected] Shailesh, P. Dihora [email protected] Sharma, Bidyut Bikash [email protected] Sharma, Manju Vasudeva [email protected] Sharma, Satish kumar [email protected] Shekhawat, Deependar Singh [email protected] Shihan, Tahsinur Rahman [email protected], [email protected] Shrestha, Anjana [email protected], [email protected] Shrestha, Geeta [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Shrestha, Tanuja [email protected] Shrestha, Tej kumar [email protected], [email protected] Shrotriya, Shivam [email protected], [email protected] Sial, Nuzhat [email protected], [email protected] Siliwal, Manju Puranmal Jangir [email protected], [email protected] Singaravelan, Natarajan [email protected], [email protected] Singh, Astha [email protected], [email protected] Singh, Preeti [email protected] Sinha, Samir Kumar [email protected], [email protected] Sitoula, Bikram Kumar [email protected] Sreepada, Kanale Sreenivasappa [email protected] Srinivasulu, Bhargavi [email protected], [email protected] Srinivasulu, Chelmala [email protected], [email protected] Subedi, Rajan [email protected] Subedi, Tulsi Ram [email protected], [email protected] Sudhakaran, M.R. [email protected] Talmale, Shyamkant Sukhadeorao [email protected], [email protected] Thakur, Sanjay [email protected], [email protected] Thapa, Arjun [email protected], [email protected] Thapa, Sanjan Bahadur [email protected], [email protected] Tharmarajan, Ramprasath [email protected] Tiple, Ashish Diliprao [email protected], [email protected] Tshewang, Gyem [email protected], [email protected] Tuttle, Merlin D. [email protected], [email protected] Vanitharani, Juliet [email protected] Vanlalnghaka, Chhakchhuak [email protected] Vantipalli, Vijayakrishna [email protected] Varu, Shantilal Nanalal [email protected] Verma, Bhoopendra Kumar [email protected] Wadatkar, Jayant S. [email protected] Walker, Sally R. [email protected], [email protected] Walsh, Allyson [email protected] Wangchuk, Tandin [email protected], [email protected] Wangdi, Sonam [email protected], [email protected] Wangyal, Jigme Tshelthrim [email protected], [email protected] Weerarathna, Pubudu Darshana [email protected], [email protected] Wenju, Rabi [email protected] Wijesinghe, T.P.R.S. [email protected] Yapa, Wipula Bandara [email protected], [email protected] Yardi, Kranti Dhananjay [email protected] Zafar, Sara [email protected], [email protected]

IInnssttiittuutteess aanndd OOrrggaanniizzaattiioonnss iinnvvoollvveedd iinn CCCCIINNSSAA nneettwwoorrkk

Abhyudaya Degree College, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Development Trust, Maharashtra Ahmed Nagar College, Maharashtra Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu Amrit Science College, Nepal Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Tamil Nadu Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Asoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE), Karnataka AVC College, Tamil Nadu Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Nadu B.N. College, Assam Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Uttar Pradesh Bangladesh Human Rights and Resources Development Society, Bangladesh Bat Conservation International, USA Bharathi Vidyapeeth, Institute of Environment Education and Research, Maharashtra Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Assessment Troop, Assam Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society, Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Research and Training Forum, Nepal Bird Conservation Nepal, Nepal Bombay Natural History Society, Maharashtra Boston University, USA Boudha Secondary English School, Nepal BS & H College, Karnataka Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan Butte College, USA Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Pakistan College of Natural Resources, Bhutan Conservation Himalayas (NGO), Chandigarh Crown Prince Private Management, UAE Cummins Nature Club, Maharashtra Current Science Association, Karnataka District Forest Officer - North Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Dungar College, Rajasthan Dyal Singh College Karnal, Haryana Ecology and Rural Development Society, Rajasthan Fergusson College, Maharashtra Flagship Foundation for Fauna, Flora and Fungi (f5), Tamil Nadu G.S.S. College, Karnataka Gauhati University, Assam

Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Gujarat Agricultural University, Gujarat Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Gujarat Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi H.K.R.H. College, Tamil Nadu Harrison Institute, U.K. Himalayan Nature, Nepal Independent University Bangladesh, Bangladesh Indian Institute of Science, Karnataka Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Tamil Nadu Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh Institute of Forestry, Nepal Institute of Science and Technology, Nepal IUCN-The World Conservation Union, Bangladesh IUCN-The World Conservation Union, Sri Lanka J.N.V. University, Rajasthan Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh Kathmandu University, Nepal Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Kerala Forest Research Institute, Kerala Laboratory for Conservation of Endangered Species, Andhra Pradesh Lubee Bat Conservancy, USA M.L.S. University, Rajasthan Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu Mangalore University, Karnataka Manoharbhai Patel College, Maharashtra Megamix Nature Club, Assam National Centre for Biological Sciences, Karnataka National Museum Department, Sri Lanka Natural Resources Research and Conservation Centre (NaReCon), Nepal NATURE - Nepal Action Trust for Utility Resource and Education, Nepal Nature Conservation Division, Bhutan Nature Forever Society, Maharashtra North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Arunachal Pradesh North Orissa University, Odisha O/o Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Tamil Nadu Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh P.M.T. College, Tamil Nadu Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Pakistan PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan Practical Action, Sri Lanka Ranchi University, Jharkhand Rani Anna Govt. College, Tamil Nadu Ruk Rakaganno (The Tree Society of Sri Lanka), Sri Lanka

Rwdwmsal a Bio-Diversity Conservation Organisation, Assam S.B. Arts and KCP Science College, Karnataka S.G.B. Amravati University, Maharashtra S.S. Jaiswal College, Maharashtra Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan Sarah Tucker College, Tamil Nadu Save the Environment - Afghanistan (SEA), Afghanistan Shri Sadguru Saibaba Science College, Maharashtra Shriram Fertilisers & Chemical, Rajasthan Sir P.P. Institute of Science, Gujarat Sir Syed College, Kerala Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation (SMCRF), Nepal SPROUTS, Maharashtra Sri Paramakalyani College, Tamil Nadu St. John's College, Tamil Nadu St. Stephen's College, Kerala St. Xavier’s College, Maharashtra Subhashree College, Nepal Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Tamil Nadu Texas Tech University, USA The American College, Tamil Nadu The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat Travancore Natural History Society, Kerala Tribhuvan University, Nepal Tripura University, West Tripura Tropical Botanical Gardens Research Institute, Kerala University of Agri. Sciences, Bangalore University of Agriculture, Pakistan University of Chittagong, Bangladesh University of Colombo, Sri Lanka University of Delhi, of Dhaka, Bangladesh University of Exeter in Cornwall, U.K. University of Haripur, Pakistan University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan US Fish & Wildlife Service, USA Veterinary Polyclinic, Himachal Pradesh Vidhyabharati College, Maharashtra Wangdue Forest Division, Bhutan Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Tamil Nadu Wildlife Institute of India, Uttarakhand

Wildlife Trust of India, Bihar Women University, Pakistan Zoo Outreach Organization, Tamil Nadu Zoological Survey of India, Bihar Zoological Survey of India, Maharashtra Zoological Survey of India, West Bengal

CCINSA Chiroptera Conservation & Information Network of South Asia Representing the Chiroptera Specialist Group, SSC, IUCN in South Asia

First Name Middle Last

Name:

Occupation: Title: Mr. , Mrs. , Ms. , Dr.

Date of birth: Sex: Male , Female dd/mm/yyyy

Name of Institution and Address:

Off. Ph. w. STD code: Fax:

Home Ph. w. STD code: Mobile:

Email1: Email2:

Address other than above if you prefer us to use it.

Website (If any): I have attached my photo: jpg , tif , psd

Tick or type one or more of the choices below.

Do you study/observe Full Time , Part time , Sporadically , Opportunistically Chiroptera:

Are you a Chiroptera: Specialist , Student , Volunteer , Photographer , Others

What is your major Taxonomy , Diversity , Genetics , Acoustics , Behaviour , Ecology , interest in Chiroptera Diseases , Captive breeding , Photography , Education , Other

Are you: currently working , retired , moved to another field , Other

Research & species of special interest

Are you a Ph.D. holder? Yes , No , Presently enrolled for a Ph.D.

Ph.D. Thesis topic & title of dissertation

Name, address, email address of others who may like to be contacted for this network

Database options: we have another two pages questionnaire requesting detailed information about your research interests, achievements, etc. If you would like a fuller review of your Chiroptera activity to appear in our database or accessible on our website please tick here and we will send you the remaining two pages.

If you would like information about our volunteer programme aimed at reporting and monitoring all Fruit Bat roosts in the region of South Asia, please tick here or email us directly at [email protected]

REMEMBER to attach your passport size photograph to be incorporated in the directory. Attach JPEG file

Membership & Directory Questionnaire to be returned to CCINSA c/o Z.O.O., 12, Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 035, India or Email: [email protected] Websites: www.pterocount.zooreach.org, www.zooreach.org, www.zoosprint.zooreach.org, www.southasiantaxa.zooreach.org

Page 1/2021