Describes different types of bats and their physical characteristics, methods of motion, feeding habits, and life cycles.
" Kathy Moran, National Geographic The Secret Lives of Bats highlights the lifelong journey of the man who arguably has done more for the conservation of bats than anyone else on the planet.Filled with personal and professional stories and ...
Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a tongue longer than its body, and many more will be found inside this book of fun facts about bats ...
A guide to the forty-seven species of bats found in United States and Canada, including overview of classification, biology, feeding behavior, habitats, migration, and reproduction.
Seeking to dispel the myths associated with these remarkable creatures and arguing far their key role in a balanced ecosystem, Bats in Question covers all aspects of bat biology in...
Best-selling author ( "A Natural History of the Senses" ) and naturalistDiane Ackerman takes a beguiling look at the complex world of the bat--one ofthe most varied and mysterious of...
Laurence Pringle takes a fascinating look at earth's only flying mammal in this fun and informative Parents' Choice Award book. Readers will learn how bats can pluck insects from the air, and even fish from the water.
Why is the world of bats so varied? The littlest bat is as light as a penny. The biggest bat can have a wingspan as long as a bathtub. Some bats have little flaps on their noses. Others have huge ears.
Explores the behavior of common backyard nocturnal animals.
The diversity of bats is both rich and underestimated and the threats they face from humans are very real. This guide illuminates the world of bats and reveals their true nature as intelligent, social and deeply misunderstood creatures.
Sam the bat and his friends are flying in the Halloween sky in search of a sweet treat.