A Miscellany of Bats

M. BROCK FENTON, JENS RYDELL

Packed with stunning photography and new discoveries. Covering all aspects of bat biodiversity, ecology and natural history.

An entertaining and personal vision of bats’ central place in the universe from two legends in the field.

Long the focus of fascination, and sometimes fear, bats account for 20% of all mammal species worldwide. This book offers an entertaining and personal vision of bats’ central place in the universe, covering all aspects of their biodiversity, ecology and natural history – from flight and echolocation, diet and roosting habits, to social lives.

PRAISE FOR A MISCELLANY OF BATS

Fenton and Rydell, the 'power couple' of bat photography and ecology have created an up-to-date review of bat behavior and physiology with superb imagery.

Prof. Yossi Yovel, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University

A delightful read. The casual, first-person narrative invites the reader to experience learning about bats in a way that reflects the joy and enthusiasm of the venerable authors.

Dr. Winifred F. Frick, Bat Conservation International

This book is a visual and intellectual treat that will delight anyone interested in bats.

Dr Nancy Simmons, Curator-in-charge, Department of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History

This captivating book is chock full of stunning photos and fascinating facts about bats around the world. It contains information about bat specializations, natural behaviors and impacts on human society, all of which will be of great interest to a broad readership, from students and educators to conservationists and scientists.

Prof. Cindy Moss, Director of the Bat Lab, Johns Hopkins University

Biographical Note

Brock Fenton is Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of Western Ontario. He is Deputy Executive Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Science Publishing. Over his long career he has published widely on bats, from detailed research papers to books intended for the general reader.

Jens Rydell was a Swedish scientist and noted bat photographer, writing more than a hundred scientific papers on bats and insects. Renowned as a great teacher and conservation advocate, he was awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences conservation prize in 2017.

PUBLICATION DATE 10 January 2023

PUBLISHER

Pelagic Publishing

FORMAT | ISBN | PRICE

Pbk | 9781784272944 | £30.00 | $42.00 eBook available

SIZE 244 x 170 mm

PAGES 256pp

SERIES Bat Biology and Conservation

BIC SUBJECTS

PSVW7, WNCF, PSAF, RNKH

BISAC SUBJECTS

SCI070030, SCI020000, NAT019000, NAT011000

RIGHTS

World