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OverviewBats are found distributed all over the world, and their 966 species form one quarter of the world's mammals. This book describes all the bats, and their natural history and biology. Starting with a look at their origins and evolution, and a complete review of all known families, the topics range from the most distinctive features of bats (echolocation of prey, and flight), through to their behaviour as individuals and in groups, their modes of reproduction and development, and their interactions with the environment and other organisms. In addition, by bringing in subjects such as adaptive radiation, optimal forging, co-evolution, reciprocal altruism, and predator-prey arms races, the author gives meaning to the bare facts derived from observation, setting the natural history of bats in a modern biological context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John D. Altringham , Tom McOwat , Lucy HammondPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.415kg ISBN: 9780198503224ISBN 10: 0198503229 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 December 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780199207121 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA valuable reference for bat enthusiasts (amateur or professional), and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the biology of mammals. --Journal of Mammalogy<br> <br> A valuable reference for bat enthusiasts (amateur or professional), and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the biology of mammals. --Journal of Mammalogy<p><br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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