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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 infographics
  • Shares invaluable insights into the anatomy, evolution, and behavior of bats and their cultural and ecological importance
  • Profiles bats from every family, detailing their unique features, distribution, numbers, conservation status, and habitat
  • Written by leading experts in bat ecology and conservation

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 infographics
  • Shares invaluable insights into the anatomy, evolution, and behavior of bats and their cultural and ecological importance
  • Profiles bats from every family, detailing their unique features, distribution, numbers, conservation status, and habitat
  • Written by leading experts in bat ecology and conservation
Über den Autor
Winifred F. Frick and M. Teague O'Mara
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium: Buch
Reihe: A Guide to Every Family
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780691265216
ISBN-10: 0691265216
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Frick, Winifred
O'Mara, M. Teague
Hersteller: Princeton Univers. Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Abbildungen: 300 color photos.
Maße: 243 x 174 x 25 mm
Von/Mit: Winifred Frick (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.03.2026
Gewicht: 0,85 kg
Artikel-ID: 134633898

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