Sociodemographic profile, ecoepidemiological aspects, and environmental perception of the residents of the environmental protection area of Combu Island regarding the chiropteran fauna, Belém, Pará, Brazil

Bats, the only flying mammals, exhibit remarkable species diversity, ecological functions, and public health relevance. However, throughout the history of many cultures, they have faced numerous, often unfair stereotypes, generating negative perceptions that impact their conservation and local coexistence. This study established the socioeconomic, ecoepidemiological, and perception profile of…