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Bats 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.

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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<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>

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