A rare species of bats has been discovered by scientists at KFU.

      Brown long-eared bats have not been reliably recorded in Tatarstan for 26 years. Scientists from Kazan Federal University, during research work at the educational and scientific base "Sviyazhsk," captured two brown long-eared bats (Lat. Plecotus auritus), which are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Tatarstan. The research involved employees from the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology. The group was led by Professor Vadim Saitov from the Department of Zoology and General Biology. It also included Associate Professor Nikolai Shulaev from the same department and laboratory assistant Lyubov Androsyuk. The scientific activity was conducted in collaboration with the Volga-Kama Nature Reserve, represented by senior researcher and chief specialist on bats Maxim Egorov, and Penza State University, represented by master's student Maria Malyavina. The bats were captured using mist nets and special ultrasonic generators, followed by identification, measurement of morphometric parameters, and collection of parasites – ticks and fleas. After that, the animals were safely released. "As a result of the research, two specimens of the species listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Tatarstan were captured – the brown long-eared bat, which has not been reliably recorded in the region for 26 years," said N. Shulaev. In addition to the brown long-eared bat, other red-listed bats were recorded, such as the water bat, Brandt's bat, the red evening bat, and the forest bat. Interest in bats, according to the specialist, increased during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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      Author: Alexey Balashov, Department of Information Policy of KFU, photo: Vadim Saitov

      Source: KFU

      04.08.2026 11:59

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