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The Island Bat Research Group (IBRG) is an international multi-disciplinary unit. It has been involved for several years in the research and conservation of endangered insular bats in Japan and other island countries.

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T: +81 (0)75-753-3137

F: +81 (0)75-753-3133

E: islandbatresearch@gmail.com

© 2018 by Christian E. Vincenot.

Picture featured on this website were shot by members of the group, but also by close friends and collaborators. Therefore, reuse of these pictures is subject to prior approval by the IBRG to insure proper credit can be given to authors.

EVENTS

You will find listed below some events in which the IBRG is taking part and during which you will be able to meet with its members. Outside of these opportunities, feel free to get in touch with our group anytime.

The 13th International Symposium on Primatology and Wildlife Science
Sat, Feb 29
Kyoto University North Campus
Feb 29, 9:00 AM GMT+9 – Mar 02, 6:00 PM GMT+9
Kyoto University North Campus, Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8224, Japan
Yuto Taki presents his research results on bat genetics.
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Master Thesis Defense of Yuto Taki
Tue, Jan 21
Kyoto University
Jan 21, 1:00 PM GMT+9
Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
IBRG member Yuto Taki successfully defended his master thesis on bat genetics at Kyoto University. Congratulations!
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Research Stay of Professor Tigga Kingston
Thu, Jan 09
Kyoto University
Jan 09, 3:00 PM GMT+9 – Jan 19, 3:00 PM GMT+9
Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Prof. Tigga Kingston visited us at Kyoto University for 10 days of focused research and discussion on current challenges in bat conservation.
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Presentation at Tokai University's Regional Research Center on Iriomote Island
Sat, Nov 16
Tokai University, Iriomote Center
Nov 16, 2019, 5:00 PM GMT+9
Tokai University, Iriomote Center, Uehara, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan
IBRG member Jason Preble gives a presentation on bat ecology and conservation at Tokai University's Regional Research Center on Iriomote Island.
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Talks on the Bats and Rats of Yambaru
Sat, Aug 31
Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center
Aug 31, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+9
Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center, 263-1 Hiji, Kunigami, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1413, Japan
As part of a night of talks on Okinawa's rarest mammals, Jason will be talking about his research on the ecology and conservation of Okinawa's tree-dwelling microbats
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The 10th International Symposium on Primatology and Wildlife Science
Thu, Aug 01
Kyoto University
Aug 01, 2019, 7:00 PM
Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Yuto Taki will be presenting our work on Genetic Diversity in the Ryukyu flying fox Pteropus dasymallus.
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IBRC2019 - International Bat Research Conference
Thu, Aug 01
The Slate, Phuket
Aug 01, 2019, 7:00 PM
The Slate, Phuket, 116, Moo 1, Sakhu Thalang Phuket 83110, Thailand
Three members of our team (Jason, Kura and Hashizume) will be giving talks at IBRC2019. Please come talk to them!
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The 14th International Conference on Environmental Enrichment
Sat, Jun 22
Clock Tower Centennial Hall
Jun 22, 2019, 8:00 AM – Jun 26, 2019, 12:00 PM
Clock Tower Centennial Hall, Clock Tower Centennial Hall, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan
Yuto Taki will be presenting our work on genetic diversity in the Ryukyu flying fox Pteropus dasymallus.
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66th Annual Japanese Ecological Society Conference
Fri, Mar 15
Kobe International Conference Center
Mar 15, 2019, 9:00 AM GMT+9 – Mar 19, 2019, 12:00 PM GMT+9
Kobe International Conference Center, 6-chōme-9-1 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chūō-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0046, Japan
Yuto Taki will present a poster on "Genetic diversity analysis of the Ryukyu flying fox" from 1 – 2:30pm on Mar 17 in Hall P. Masato Hashizume will give an oral presentation concerning "Research on vocal communication in Ryukyu Flying-foxes (Pteropus dasymallus inopinatus)" at 4pm Mar 16 in Room L.
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EECB Evoluncheon Series at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Fri, Mar 01
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Mar 01, 2019, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM HST
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Gilmore 306
Jason Preble will give a talk on "Studying invisible species: the ecology and conservation of Okinawa's endangered tree-dwelling bats".
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Mammal Society of Japan 2018
Fri, Sep 07
Shinshu University
Sep 07, 2018, 9:00 AM GMT+9 – Sep 10, 2018, 6:00 PM GMT+9
Shinshu University, 3-chōme-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
Jason Preble will give an oral Presentation on Seasonal Responses to Acoustic Luring and Preliminary Acoustic Surveying of the Ryukyu Tube-nosed Bat and Yanbaru Whiskered Bat.
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Press Conference
Mon, Apr 23
Kyoto University Press Club
Apr 23, 2018, 1:30 PM
Kyoto University Press Club, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8501, Japan
Members of the IBRG will be disclosing findings to the media at the Press Club, Kyoto University. This press conference will focus on research by Jason Preble on rare microbats in Yanbaru forest, Okinawa island.
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EAFES Conference
Sat, Apr 21
Nagoya University
Apr 21, 2018, 6:24 PM
Nagoya University, Furocho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 464-0814, Japan
Jason Preble will be presenting his work at the 8th EAFES (East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies) International Congress.
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