"Fledermäuse." . . "Murciélagos." . . "Bats." . . "Fledertiere." . . "NATURE / Mammals." . . "Bats Pictorial works." . . "University of Chicago Press." . . "SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals" . . "Chauves-souris." . . "Pipistrelli." . . . . "M. Brock Fenton, a noted bat ecologist and researcher, cleverly details a myriad of aspects about this often misunderstood mammal. In this thoroughly updated edition, the book presents more than 75 species illustrated in full color and features many others depicted in concise line drawings or black & white photographs. Topics addressed in detail include: origins and evolution, their senses, diet, roosts and habitats, hibernation, reproduction, complex social organization, the truth about vampire bats, myths and facts about bats and public health and bat conservation."@en . . . "Bats : a world of science and mystery"@en . "Bats : a world of science and mystery" . . . "Einführung" . . "An illustrated study of bats, examining their anatomy, origins, and flight, echolocation and other senses, habitats, social organization, diets, populations, and other aspects of their lives; and including a look at various types of bats, and discussion of bat conservation." . "Covers all aspects of bat anatomy and behavior, including a chapter on echolocation, the sonar sight of bats. Also included are chapters on: their senses, diet, roosts and habitats; their complex social organization; several specific species; vampire bats; the myths and facts of bats and public health; and, the study of bats." . . "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 ten-gram bat may eat several thousand insects in a night. Throughout the tropics and subtropics, fruit and nectar-feeding bats are also crucial to the lives of plants, providing both pollution and seed dispersal. 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 make from leaves. A comprehensive guide to what scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a look at bats' origins and evolution. It 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 mammels - 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 mammel - to the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world's most fascinating yet least-understood species. -- from dust jacket."@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Bats"@en . "Bats" . . . "Pictorial works"@en . "Electronic books"@en . . . . . . . "Vleermuizen." . . "Nietoperze." . . "Flattertiere." . . "NATURE / Animals / Mammals" . . . .