The Lives of Bats, 9780691257624
Hardcover
Unsung heroes of the night: Discover the secret lives of bats.

The Lives of Bats

a natural history

$104.17

  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    24 March 2025

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Summary

The Lives of Bats: An Illustrated Natural History

A wonderfully illustrated guide to the natural history of the world’s bats.

Bats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. This one-of-…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780691257624
ISBN-10:0691257620
Series:The Lives of the Natural World
Author:DeeAnn M. Reeder
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Imprint:Princeton University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:24 March 2025
Weight:1.16kg
Dimensions:241mm x 191mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“DeeAnn Reeder has put together a fine account of the lives of bats, with detailed profiles of many species. I would urge everyone to embrace it with enthusiasm.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

About The Author

DeeAnn M. Reeder

DeeAnn M. Reeder is professor of biology at Bucknell University and conducts bat research and conservation activities in both North America and Africa.

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