Assessment of the species diversity of mammals in the "Snake" cave

Zhilenko (Efanova) Natalya Aleksandrovna, Smirnova Anastasia Valerievna

The article is devoted to reflecting information about the ecological state of the Zmeina cave in the Mansky district. About the animals that used it as a habitat in the past and at the present time. The discovered and established individuals are predominantly sedentary species. In the course of the work, the material of the bone remains found in the cave was collected and studied. The belonging of the bones found in the cave has been identified. The results of the research will be useful for the preparation of educational materials for new protected areas, as well as for students of biological and environmental training. A list of necessary measures for the conservation of bats and caves as their habitats is presented. A methodological description of the work on the protection of caves is given.

Keywords:speleofauna, mammals, bats, bones, Badzheysky caves, natural monument, wintering grounds.