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3.6 Conclusions 41
4 FAUNA
4.1 Butterflies
4.1.1 Introduction 42
4.1.2 Methods 42
4.1.3 Results 43
4.1.4 Discussion 43
4.1.4.1 Species richness 43
4.1.4.2 Biogeographical composition 44
4.1.4.3 Habitat distribution 44
4.1.4.4 Species of conservation interest 45
4.1.5 Conclusions 45
4.2 Hawk moths 46
4.2.1 Introduction 46
4.2.2 Methods 46
4.2.3 Results 47
4.2.4 Discussion 47
4.2.5 Conclusions 48
4.3 Amphibians 49
4.3.1 Introduction 49
4.3.2 Methods 50
4.3.3 Results 50
4.3.4 Discussion 50
4.3.4.1 Species of conservation interest 50
4.3.4.2 Conservation threats 50
4.3.5 Conclusion 51
4.4 Birds 52
4.4.1 Introduction 52
4.4.2 Methods 52
4.4.3 Results 53
4.4.4 Discussion 53
4.4.4.1 Range extensions and
altitude reductions 53
4.4.4.2.Species of conservation interest 53
4.4.4.3 Habitat distribution 54
4.4.4.4 Conservation threats 54
4.4.5 Conclusions 55
4.5.1 Mammals: Bats 56
4.5.1.1 Aims and methodology 56
4.5.1.2 Results 57
4.5.2 Mammals: Non-volant 59
4.5.2.1 Introduction 59
4.5.2.2 Methods 59
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