Seminar in Makroökonomik Detail

Speaker:
Gloriana Chaverri (Senior Fellow / Biology)

Abstract:

This talk will explore the concept of group stability in animal societies, using disc-winged bats (Thyroptera tricolor) as an example. My interest in this topic began during my Ph.D. at Boston University, where I collaborated with experts in bat roosting and behavioral ecology. Fascinated by how resources shape social structures, particularly group stability, I focused on the influence of environmental factors on social cohesion. In this talk, I will present key findings from my studies and provide a brief overview of what is currently known about patterns of group stability across species, highlighting both established knowledge and areas that remain understudied. I hope this overview will provide a framework for understanding why group stability is crucial in both small bat populations and larger social systems, with potential applications beyond the specific case of bats.