Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, British Bats is a comprehensive account of the natural history of these fascinating animals, from their origins and evolution to their feeding habits and reproduction.
Bats are arguably the most successful and diverse mammals ever to evolve. In Britain, one in three of our native land mammals is a bat. Their ecology and behaviour is fascinating. Few mammals live closer to humans; in fact many species roost unnoticed in our homes, and some are now almost entirely dependent on man-made structures for their survival. Bats are the only mammals capable of powered flight. They are also one of just two groups which have a sophisticated echolocation system (the other being the dolphins and their relatives).
In this book, John Altringham discusses all the different aspects of the natural history of bats, from their origins and evolution to their behaviour, feeding habits and reproduction. He also discusses the threats to the survival of bats, and how we are working to conserve them. Finally, he gives an account of how to watch and study bats in the wild.
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‘John Altringham has the remarkable ability to explain the complex in a simple and easily understood style’
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Since it first began in 1945, the Collins 'New Naturalist' series has had as its aim to interest the general reader in the wildlife of Britain, by recapturing the enquiring spirit of the old naturalists. Many of the volumes have become classics and 'Collins Natural History' is delighted to be able to bring you the latest volume in the series.
'British Bats' is a comprehensive account of the natural history of these fascinating animals, from their origins and evolution to their feeding habits and reproduction. Bats are arguably the most successful and diverse mammals ever to evolve. In Britain, one in three of our native land mammals is a bat. Their ecology and behaviour is fascinating: few mammals live closer to humans, in fact many species roost unnoticed in our homes, and some are now almost entirely dependent on man-made structures for their survival. Bats are the only mammals capable of powered flight. They are also one of just two groups which have a sophisticated echolocation system (the other being dolphins and their relatives) for locating obstacles and prey.
In his book, John Altringham discusses all the different aspects of the natural history of bats, from their origins and evolution to their behaviour, feeding habits and reproduction. He also discusses the threats to the survival of bats, and how we are working to conserve them. Finally, he gives an account of how to watch and study bats in the wild.
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Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780002201476. Seller Inventory # 9714121
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st thus 2003. Very good condition. New Naturalist Series. A comprehensive account of the natural history these fascinating animals. Cardwraps. B/w illustrations and a few colour plates. Spine is faded and creased. Some creasing to cover and page corners. Browning/foxing to outer page edges. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Seller Inventory # 2139624
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Colour plates and black and white text illustrations throughout. (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition 2003. Colour plates and black and white text illustrations throughout. Near fine in publishers pictorial coloured card covers. Light rubbing. Generally a near fine copy. 218 p. Book. Seller Inventory # 005348