Bats

This fascinating book abounds in precise, accessible information that will interest even those who have never given bats a second thought. Covering both mythology and ecology, it begins with a look at the the variety of superstitions related to these mysterious creatures and proceeds to discussions of human interactions with bats-including bats as pets and as food. An examination of bat biology and habits surveys their wings, teeth, and coloration; their hiding places and migratory patterns; their enemies and parasites; and their geographic distribution and reproductive cycles. Frequently cited in scientific publications, this scrupulously accurate book is written in an engaging style that can be appreciated by any natural history enthusiast. 58 black-and-white illustrations.