Bats

by Phil Richardson

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats Phil Richardson's expert text tells the amazing and often bizarre story of bats from around the world and the challenges they face Unfortunately, most bat populations in North America are declining, largely due to habitat loss and disturbance of nesting sites Bats describes these mammals' complex life cycles and explains how anyone can watch and study bats and help to conserve them Color illustrations reveal bat anatomy, including the key features of their wings and legs, and striking photographs show bats in their habitat and mid flight The book Almost anywhere humans live there are likely to be bats nearby Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, Bats provides a welcome introduction to these elusive and unfairly maligned creatures

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction, Science

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

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Reviews

[Andrea Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting. I learned a lot about these little creatures of the night. I can’t wait for spring to see some.

[Valerie Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slim tome, easy read, but fun. Learned about the Bulldog bat, so that's cool.

[holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love bats

[Rozlen Jeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

When bats roost in buildings they often get into conflict with people due to human ignorance or the noise and guano (droppings) the bats generate. Bats are the only mammals capable of "true" flight. They are nocturnal feeders and locate their prey - small to medium sized insects. Social bats may roost in caves, buildings, hollow trees, animal burrows, abandoned mines and other protected areas, while solitary bats may live among leaves or under the bark of trees, rock crevices and other suitable spaces. In winter some bat species migrate to warmer climates up to 1000 miles away to feed; others hibernate in the regions of their summer roosts. Roost - sit, as on a branch. I think if this bookhad gone 1 more chapter, then it would of been more about their eyesight and why they expand so much or how they give birth. book #12

[R.J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well organized. Fantastic photos.