{"product_id":"bats-in-question-isbn-9781560987390","title":"Bats in Question","description":"Long the subject of myth and superstition, bats have been among the most misunderstood of mammals due to their nocturnal habits, capacity for flight, and strange appearance. Seeking to dispel the myths associated with these remarkable creatures and arguing for their key role in a balanced ecosystem, \u003ci\u003eBats in Question\u003c\/i\u003e covers all aspects of bat biology in a practical question-and-answer format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribing where bats live, how they use echolocation to navigate, and even why they hang upside down, the book also gives the conservation status of all 925 bat species. Don E. Wilson traces the evolution of bats and shows their remarkable diversity by describing each of the major groups in terms of their different body structures and habitats. He sheds light on bats' complex social systems, extraordinary variation in size, and food preferences that encompass plants, insects, and mammals. The book also explores cultural attitudes about bats—telling how, until recently, bats had been relegated to the world of vampires and how they have emerged to take their place in public awareness as important and fascinating members of our ecosystems.“\u003ci\u003eBats in Question\u003c\/i\u003e will certainly answer all of your questions about bats. The book is beautifully illustrated.”—\u003ci\u003eAmerican Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A host of bat facts. . . . Don E. Wilson attempts to rehabilitate a maligned group of animals, aided by stunning photography by Merlin D. Tuttle.”—\u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The appealing layout invites you to jump in under any of the many interesting topics such as: when did bats evolve; what characterizes the major groups of bats; are bats a threat to humans; what should I do if I find a sick bat; and how can I become a bat biologist? Throughout the book, Wilson weaves in tales of his field research in a way that makes you feel you are having a conversation with him or attending a spirited lecture.”—\u003ci\u003eBats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a thoroughly indexed question and answer format, the realm of the bat, including biological factors, conservation status, evolutionary history, impact on ecosystems, and habits, is dissected and profusely illustrated.”—\u003ci\u003eScience News\u003c\/i\u003eMammalogist \u003cb\u003eDon E. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Biodiversity Programs at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and is a member of the Scientific Board of Directors of Bat Conservation International. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eMammal Species of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (1993) and \u003ci\u003eMeasuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity: Standard Methods for Mammals\u003c\/i\u003e (1996), both published by Smithsonian Institution Press.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn internationally recognized wildlife photographer and authority on bats, \u003cb\u003eMerlin D. Tuttle\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and executive director of Bat Conservation International. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Neighborhood Bats\u003c\/i\u003e (1988).Covers all aspects of bat biology in a practical question-and-answer format and argues for bats' key role in a balanced ecosystem.","brand":"Smithsonian Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300689662181,"sku":"NP9781560987390","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781560987390.jpg?v=1767722247","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bats-in-question-isbn-9781560987390","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}