Study of Electrocution of Flying Fox / Megabat in Peshawar University, Kpk, Pakistan

Authors

  • Mr. Ahmed Zamir Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar, 25130
  • Mr. Arz muhammad umrani Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar, 25130
  • Mr. Shabbir Ahmed Jan Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar, 25130

Keywords:

electrocution, bat, conservation, ecosystem service, powerlines

Abstract

A study was done on death of flying fox (Pteropus Giganteus) due to electrocution. Survey was carried out in the month of October, 2021 in the Peshawar University and Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar. We have observed twenty ( 20 )dead  individuals of flying fox / megabats , the present study also show some  conservation measurements to minimize mortality of flying fox the  co-ordinates were taken in the observed site of electrocuted  bat, high electrocution not only may contribute their population decline  but also put their ecosystem service at risk.

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2019-11-01

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Mr. Ahmed Zamir, Mr. Arz muhammad umrani, & Mr. Shabbir Ahmed Jan. (2019). Study of Electrocution of Flying Fox / Megabat in Peshawar University, Kpk, Pakistan. International Journal of Formal Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 4(01), 1–3. Retrieved from https://ijfscfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Formal_Sciences_Journal/article/view/590

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Vol. 4 No. 01 (2019)

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