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different buildings. The den is made from hay. They reproduce once a year. They
feed on various isects. They are useful mammals which must be protected.
Bats/Chiroptera
There are many species of Chiroptera in the flood area of River Tisa. This
region is primarily a hunting territory for such bats as Rinolophus hipposideros,
Rinolophus ferrum-equinum, Myotis oxignatus, Myotis myotis, Myotis mystacinus,
Plecotus autitus L., Plecotus austriacus Fischer, Nyctallus noctula Schreb., Pipistrellus
pipistrellus Schreb., Pipistrellus nathusii, Eptesicus seritinus, Myotis daubentoni K?hl.
These bats nest in hollow trees next to the flood plain.
Daubenton’s bat Myotis daubentoni Kühl. It is a medium-sized bat with proportionate
ears. Usually it lives alone or in small groups. In the daytime it finds shelter in
hollows or in attics of houses. Its activity starts at nightfall. The hunting
territories are near water. This bat frequently flies above the water surface. A part
of the population migrates in winter, while others hibernate in warm hollows,
caves or cavities of buildings. This species feeds on tiny insects. It is a very
useful species which must be protected.
Common long-eared bat Plecotus auritus L. It is an average-sized bat with long ears
(35-39 mm). It lives alone or in small groups. Its hiding places are hollows,
wood-stocks, and attics of buildings, and larger underground cavities. This
species stays in the same area for several years. It hibernates from the second half
of November to the middle of March. It eats large quantities of insects and is
therefore a very useful animal. This species is under protection.
Grey long-eared bat Plecotus austriacus Fischer. It is a bit larger than the common
long-eared bat. This species is grey, the ears are bordered by a dark stripe, the
first finger of the wing is short. Its way of life is the same as that of Plecotus
autitus L. This species is under protection.
Noctule Nyctallus noctula Schreb. It is one of the largest bat species. Usually it lives in
large groups. Its hiding places are hollows. It is seldom found in buildings in
wintertime. It feeds on a variety of insects. It lives in colonies. It is a protected
species.
Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus Schreb. It is our smallest bat species. It lives in
colonies, often sharing the same hiding place with noctules. This bat is a
migratory species. It is a useful bat species requiring protection.
The remaining bat species in the area are also very useful small mammals
which are registered in the Ukrainian Red Book. Because they are migratory species,
we recommend their international protection.
Carnivores/Carnivora
Pine marten Martes martes L. It is a relatively small carnivore. This species lives in
deciduous forests throughout the year. It makes a nest in tree hollows. Martens