Identification of bat species using ultrasounds

On December 8, 2023, at the Institute of Zoology, Moldova State University, a training on the identification of bat species using ultrasounds took place, within the cross-border project „CHIROHUB: a multi-tool for bat research and conservation in Romania and Moldova”, financed by EuroBats Project Initiative.

The training was led by Dr. Irina Pocora and Dr. Viorel Pocora, members of the NGO „Center for Bat Research and Conservation”, Romania. From the beginning, a presentation was made about ultrasound identification devices for bat species from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, after which a practical session of ultrasound determination was carried out, using Batsound and Kaleidoscope programs, based on a library of recorded ultrasounds.

Researchers from the Laboratory of Terrestrial Vertebrates of the Institute of Zoology participated in the training.

Dr. Assoc. Prof. Victoria Nistreanu