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Bats - A World of Science and Mystery (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
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Bats - A World of Science and Mystery (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
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There are more than 1,300 species of bats - or almost a quarter of
the world's mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from
these furry "creatures of the night," consider the bat's
fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat
several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and
disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to
mangoes and figs. Bats: A World of Science and Mystery presents
these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush,
full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating
in views that show them in exceptional detail. The photos also take
the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the
tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what
scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a
look at bats' origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a
host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction,
and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in
large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young?
How has the ability to fly - unique among mammals - influenced
bats' mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation,
takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to
navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world's bat species
are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the
book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these
species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the
tiny "bumblebee bat" - the world's smallest mammal - to the Giant
Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A
Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world's
most fascinating yet least-understood species.
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