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...