Mammals are among the most familiar--and the most diverse--life-forms. Divided into six comprehensive volumes featuring more than 400 full-color photographs and illustrations, the new Exploring the World of Mammals set provides more than 100 informative articles describing in detail specific groups of mammals, such as bears, cats and dogs, and families of carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. This engaging set illustrates key life-science principles while presenting thorough information in alphabetical format on the mammals of the world, covering important topics such as anatomy and...
Mammals are among the most familiar--and the most diverse--life-forms. Divided into six comprehensive volumes featuring more than 400 full-color photo...
Melville Brockett Fenton Nancy B. Simmons M. Brock Fenton
There are more than 1,300 species of batsor almost a quarter of the world s mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry creatures of the night, consider the bat s fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to mangoes and figs. "Bats: A World of Science and Mystery "presents these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush, full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating in views that show them in...
There are more than 1,300 species of batsor almost a quarter of the world s mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry creatures o...