{"product_id":"do-bats-drink-blood-fascinating-answers-to-questions-about-bats-rutgers-animal-qa-series-9780813545882","title":"Do Bats Drink Blood Fascinating Answers to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Bats Drink Blood?\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the role bats play in the ecosystem, their complex social behavior, and how they glide through the night sky using their acute hearing: echolocation skills that have helped in the development of navigational aids for the blind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Bats Drink Blood?\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent resource for the many questions people of all ages have about bats. It introduces a group of animals that includes almost a quarter of the world's mammalian species. Too often feared, bats are essential to healthy ecosystems and human economies. Schmidt-French and Butler cover a wide range of topics for curious readers. -- Merlin D. Tuttle * president and founder of BatConservation International *\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the scientific literature with colorful examples from their own work, the authors take us on a trip through the fascinating world of bats. From how bats find and eat their food to where they live and how they get there, the book is a quick reference and an entertaining read for naturalists, educators and the public alike. -- Nickolay Hristov * Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Brown University *\u003cbr\u003eIn selecting a varied assortment of questions that cover a fairly broad range of bat-related issues, the authors provide an excellent resource for general readers interested in learning more about this fascinating and unique group of animals. Written in clear and concise language that is largely free of technical jargon and easily understood by general readers, this interesting and engaging book will appeal to a wide range of nature enthusiasts. * National Speleological Society Newsletter *\u003cbr\u003eBat biologist Schmidt-French and writer Butler have combined their talents to produce a fascinating question and answer book about bats. This is a fun book for the whole family and a scientifically accurate one as well. * Wildlife Activist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Bat Basics \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Bat Bodies \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Bat Life\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Bat Behavior \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Bat Love \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Dangers and Defenses \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Bats and People \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038418272599,"sku":"9780813545882","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780813545882.jpg?v=1750940264","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/do-bats-drink-blood-fascinating-answers-to-questions-about-bats-rutgers-animal-qa-series-9780813545882","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}