Comparing bat activities in numerous city parks ofAnkara Metropol by using manual detectors

The exponential expansion of urban centers worldwide in recent decades has underscored the heightened need of conserving the remaining green areas inside these cities. These regions provide a secure and appropriate habitat for several animal species, including bats. Bats are often found in urban environments, where they tend to segregate themselves based on the presence of buildings, forested streets, and non-wooded streets. This behavior is particularly noticeable in heavily vegetated urban parks situated inside the city. Urban parks provide significant advantages for the preservation and enhancement of bat variety. The three urban parks in the capital city of Ankara, Turkey (DikmenVadisi Park, Genclik Park, and Altinpark Park) provide a suitable habitat, green areas, trees, water, and food sources for a variety of living organisms, particularly bats. The study aimed to survey and document bat species in urban parks in Ankara City, Turkey, focusing on their existence, frequency, and community features. The research was conducted between May and November 2022, observing bat populations and frequencies using manual detectors. The parks, with their unique characteristics, were compared to natural habitats. The study aimed to investigate the function of urban parks in preserving bat species. The research found nine bat species acquired in parks, including cosmopolitan and other adaptable species. The parks show a decrease in bat activity due to human interventions like increased light, noise, and movement. However, no statistically significant difference was observed in community metrics such as species richness, variety, evenness, dominance, similarity, and yearly biological activity of bat species. The statistical analysis and linear hypothesis revealed ii no noticeable difference among parks in relation to all bat species, particularly when evaluating the t value. The primary rationale for this phenomenon may be attributed to the scarcity of refuge sites inside the urban landscape, which has significance in the present and foreseeable future, hence limiting options for animals.This research sheds light on the significance of urban parks in the development and expansion of metropolises worldwide, particularly in relation to their role in supporting animal populations inside cities, with a specific focus on bats. Additionally, the study explores potential strategies for enhancing the management of urban ecology in cities.