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Bats of the World: A Guide to Every Family
A marvelously illustrated look at bats from around the world
The only mammals capable of flight, bats are found on every major continent on the planet. They perform crucial roles in the ecosystems they inhabit, from consuming insect pests over agricultural crops and forests to pollinating night-flowering plants, dispersing seeds in tropical biomes, and recycling nutrients and creating natural fertilizer. Many of the world’s 1,400 species are threatened or endangered due to habitat destruction, climate change, and persecution arising from harmful myths. This beautifully illustrated guide demystifies these fascinating creatures, blending the latest science with fact-filled profiles of representative species, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the imposing giant golden crowned flying fox. A must for bat lovers everywhere, Bats of the World showcases the extraordinary diversity of this incredible group of animals.
Features a wealth of stunning color photos and engaging infographicsShares invaluable insights into the anatomy, evolution, and behavior of bats and their cultural and ecological importanceProfiles bats from every family, detailing their unique features, distribution, numbers, conservation status, and habitatWritten by leading experts in bat ecology and conservation
The only mammals capable of flight, bats are found on every major continent on the planet. They perform crucial roles in the ecosystems they inhabit, from consuming insect pests over agricultural crops and forests to pollinating night-flowering plants, dispersing seeds in tropical biomes, and recycling nutrients and creating natural fertilizer. Many of the world’s 1,400 species are threatened or endangered due to habitat destruction, climate change, and persecution arising from harmful myths. This beautifully illustrated guide demystifies these fascinating creatures, blending the latest science with fact-filled profiles of representative species, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the imposing giant golden crowned flying fox. A must for bat lovers everywhere, Bats of the World showcases the extraordinary diversity of this incredible group of animals.
Features a wealth of stunning color photos and engaging infographicsShares invaluable insights into the anatomy, evolution, and behavior of bats and their cultural and ecological importanceProfiles bats from every family, detailing their unique features, distribution, numbers, conservation status, and habitatWritten by leading experts in bat ecology and conservation
- GenresNonfiction
240 pages, Hardcover
Published March 3, 2026
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October 17, 2026
Because I am just a person who likes bats, the science names being used throughout the book made it a bit of a challenge for me to read. My only criticism would be that I wish that the common names of the bats had been used throughout the text to make reading a bit easier. However, that is just my opinion.
The book did inspire a date day idea for me and my husband to go to the zoo with the book in hand and see if we could pair bats to the bat types found in the book. Should be a fun time!
The book did inspire a date day idea for me and my husband to go to the zoo with the book in hand and see if we could pair bats to the bat types found in the book. Should be a fun time!
July 23, 2026
Beautiful images, great organisation and I loved the information about conservation and the ecological importance if different bat species. I wish there was more detail but I guess there are far too many species of bats!
November 8, 2026
I loved this well researched and written book about the amazingly diverse mammal bats. Well organized and fascinating. I could not put it down. Winifred F Frick has made the bat world so fascinating. Diagrams of bat locations are included.
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