Observations on Bats in Gua Payau (Deer Cave), Gunung Mulu National Parl, Sarawak.
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THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL |
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Title :
Observations on Bats in Gua Payau (Deer Cave), Gunung Mulu National Parl, Sarawak. |
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Author :
Leslie S. Hall |
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Abstract:
Gua Payau is one of the main tourist attractions in Gunung Mulu National Park. It is regarded as the world’s largest cave passage being approximately 1.6 km long, 100-150 m wide and 120 m high (Meredith et al, 1992) (see Fig. 1). The cave contains a large colony of Wrinkle-lipped bats (Chaerephon plicata) whose spectacular evening emergence is also a major tourist attraction. The history of discovery of Gua Payau was discussed by Meredith et al (1992). Apart from the observations of Chapman (1985), there is very little published information on the biological aspects of Gua Payau. Hall (1994) commented on the large number of bat species found in Gua Payau, and Anderson et al (1982) listed the bat fauna from Gunung Mulu National Park. This article will provide a list of species and information on the bats inhabiting Gua Payau found on several visits to the cave. Estimates of the numbers of Wrinkle-lipped bats, C. plicata, leaving the cave on a number of occasions will be provided along with comments on other species of bats found at Gunung Mulu National Park. The frequencies of the ultrasonic calls of echolocating bats at Gunung Mulu will also be listed along with information useful for field identification.
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How to cite:
Leslie S. Hall. (1996). Observations on Bats in Gua Payau (Deer Cave), Gunung Mulu National Parl, Sarawak. The Sarawak Museum Journal, L (71): 111-124 |
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