Table 3 Number of banded and genetically sampled bats between 2005 and 2014.

From: The evolution of a rare mammalian trait – benefits and costs of male philopatry in proboscis bats

Age

Sex

Banded

Sampled

Adult

Female

135

145

Male

125

130

Subadult

Female

70

70

Male

39

38

Juvenile

Female

55

65

Male

57

71

Total

481

519

  1. We did not band heavily pregnant females, juveniles of a too young age or individuals in bad body condition, thus more individuals have been sampled than banded. In four cases, we banded but failed to sample the bat.
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