Book
Bats / Phil Richardson. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1554078032 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554078035 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map.
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 124), Internet addresses, and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Bats. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 599.4 Ric | 31681002284974 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Book News
Richardson, the bat ecologist who set up the UK's Bat Conservation Trust, details the world of bats including their evolution and biology, senses, behavior, roosting, habitat, feeding, and characteristics. He describes the characteristics of a cross-section of species of megabats and microbats, including carnivorous, horseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed, tailed, and vesper bats, and vampires and relatives. Color photos and tips for conservation are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
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 includes:
- Physical characteristics and reproduction
- Sight and echolocation
- Feeding habits and hibernation
- Bat evolution and biology
- Bat behavior
- Carnivorous bats
- Horseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed bats
- Vampire bats and their relatives
- Tailed bats
- Vesper bats
- Species distribution map
- New information on the "white nose" virus threatening North American bat populations
Almost 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.
- Firefly Books Ltd
A comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats.
