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The Lives of Bats: A Natural History
A wonderfully illustrated guide to the natural history of the world’s bats
Bats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. This one-of-a-kind guide showcases the unique characteristics and extraordinary diversity of our planet’s bat life, providing an inviting introduction to these marvelous creatures. Written by a leading expert and packed with the latest scientific findings, The Lives of Bats blends diagrams and stunning photographs with in-depth coverage of profiled species to offer an incomparable look at these unsung heroes of the natural world.
Includes a wealth of stunning color photosFeatures dozens of representative species profiles that demonstrate the remarkable diversity and adaptability of the only mammals on Earth capable of powered flightCovers key topics such as anatomy, echolocation, diet, thermoregulation, mating, diseases, and immunityDiscusses human relationships with batsEssential reading for wildlife lovers everywhere
Bats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. This one-of-a-kind guide showcases the unique characteristics and extraordinary diversity of our planet’s bat life, providing an inviting introduction to these marvelous creatures. Written by a leading expert and packed with the latest scientific findings, The Lives of Bats blends diagrams and stunning photographs with in-depth coverage of profiled species to offer an incomparable look at these unsung heroes of the natural world.
Includes a wealth of stunning color photosFeatures dozens of representative species profiles that demonstrate the remarkable diversity and adaptability of the only mammals on Earth capable of powered flightCovers key topics such as anatomy, echolocation, diet, thermoregulation, mating, diseases, and immunityDiscusses human relationships with batsEssential reading for wildlife lovers everywhere
288 pages, Hardcover
Published March 25, 2025
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June 27, 2025
I honestly don’t have a single criticism to give this book. It’s very thorough yet very easy to read, the photography is amazing, and the formatting of the text is perfect. It’s just a beautiful book. Hats off to DeeAnn Reeder and the team at Princeton for producing such an excellent resource! I love bats more than ever now.
October 23, 2025
While this looks and feels like a textbook, it is actually easy to read and full of interesting facts that you will want to share with all your family and friends. I have attended several Bat Fests and lectures about bats, but I still feel I know very little about them. I got my copy in early October, and I read one chapter per night leading up to #BatWeek. I'm full of facts and trivia to share relentlessly.
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