Bats of America

Roger W. Barbour; Wayne H. Davis

ISBN 10: 0813111862 / ISBN 13: 9780813111865

Published by University Press of Kentucky, 1979

About this Item

In Very Good+ condition. The dustjacket has some chipping and short tears. This book, the only one devoted exclusively to American bats (including those of Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands), describes and surveys the current knowledge of the forty species found in the United States. Inscribed "8/20/88 To Ann, with many thanks for your help! Merlin". In this case, Merlin is Merlin Devere Tuttle (born 1941). Tuttle is an American ecologist, conservationist, writer and wildlife photographer who has specialized in bat ecology, behavior, and conservation. He is credited with protecting the Austin Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony from extermination. Tuttle is currently active as founder and executive director of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) in Austin, Texas. Seller Inventory # SKU2020024229

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bats of America

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Significant Other

Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

An illustrated study of the habits, habitats, and physical characteristics of the forty species of bats found in the United States