Bats are found throughout the world, and their 966 species represent one quarter of all mammals found on earth. This book describes all the bats and their natural history, with a unique emphasis on how the lives of bats exemplify processes and principles of broad biological relevance. No other book combines such comprehensive coverage with Altringham's blend of up-to-date scientific information and effective teaching skills. If you are serious about bats, this book is a must.
| ISBN | 0198503229 | | Pages | 272 | | ISBN13 | 9780198503224
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | | Weight (grammes) | 415 | | Imprint | Oxford University Press | | Published in | Oxford | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 240 | | Publication date | 29 Jan 1998 | | Width (mm) | 168 | | Illustrator | Tom McOwat, Lucy Hammond | | Spine width (mm) | 15 | | DEWEY | 599.4 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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Introduction; 1. The evolution and diversity of bats; 2. Bat flight; 3. Echolocation; 4. Torpor and hibernation; 5. Reproduction and development; 6. Behavioural ecology; 7. Community ecology and the interactions between bats and other organisms; 8. Conservation; References; Index
"A valuable reference for bat enthusiasts (amateur or professional), and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the biology of mammals." --Journal of Mammalogy
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