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 Physical characteristics and reproductionSight and echolocationFeeding habits and hibernationBat evolution and biologyBat behaviorCarnivorous batsHorseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed batsVampire bats and their relativesTailed batsVesper batsSpecies distribution mapNew information on the "white nose" virus threatening North American bat populationsAlmost 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.

Hardcover

First published May 1, 2002

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Reviews

[Evangeline Munster · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting and educational look. I now want to make my garden more bat focussed.

[Karlissa J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good guide for familiarizing yourself with these creatures' behavior and biology. I particularly love the picture list of bat families on page 10: a helpful feature for visual people that I've yet to find in another bat book.

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, learned a few new things about bats. Book has great pictures.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bats by Phil Richardson contains many beautiful and adorable photographs of bats. The book informs you on many aspects of bat behaviour, and describes a wide variety of fascinating species and families. I would recommend this book to adults, teenagers and older children.