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Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Vol. 9: Bats

by Wilson, D.E.; Mittermeier, R.A. (Ed.)

Series : Handbook of Mammals of the World
Volume: 9
Publisher : Lynx Edicions
Published In : Barcelona
Illustrations : 73 col plates, 450+ col photos, 1423 distribution maps

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Description:

This volume on bats (Chiroptera) completes the Handbook of the Mammals of the World series. Our knowledge of bats has exploded in the past two decades, and all of that information is reflected in this volume. The number of recognized species has increased by more than 400 during that time and is still growing. Bats occupy almost every habitat on six continents and their ecology is incredibly diverse. Pollinators and seed dispersers for thousands of species of plants, bats are critical for the maintenance of tropical ecosystems. As always, the text includes up-to-date information on every species, and each one is carefully illustrated. The family accounts include color photographs documenting a variety of behaviours of these interesting mammals.