A Natural History Of Australian Bats

Author : Steve Parish,Greg Richards,Les Hall
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643103764

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A Natural History of Australian Bats by Steve Parish,Greg Richards,Les Hall Pdf

To hold a little microbat in your hand, its body the size of the end of your thumb, is nothing but astounding. Its head is nearly the size of a man’s fingernail, its tiny ears are twitching as it struggles to get free, and then it bares its teeth to try and scare you into letting it go. Inside that tiny head is a powerhouse of information. Some of our little bats know the entire landscape of our east coast, and can pinpoint a cave entrance in dense forest 500 km from its last home. When they get there they know what to do – where to forage, which bat to mate with and how to avoid local predators. A Natural History of Australian Bats uncovers the unique biology and ecology of these wonderful creatures. It features a description of each bat species found in Australia, as well as a section on bat myths. The book is enhanced by stunning colour photographs from Steve Parish, most of which have never been seen before.

Author : John Edwards Hill,James Dale Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000010677735

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Bats by John Edwards Hill,James Dale Smith Pdf

Information on all aspects of bat biology, describing their special adaptations to flight and echolocation.

Author : Greg Richards,Gregory Richards,Leslie S. Hall
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780643103740

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A Natural History of Australian Bats by Greg Richards,Gregory Richards,Leslie S. Hall Pdf

This is the first book on Australian bats that focuses on their natural history. It describes the bioregions, describe what bats do in them and the ecosystem services that they provide. The book features a description of the 80.90 species in Australia, a section on bat myths and stories and rock art from indigenous Australians.

Author : Sue Churchill
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781741766974

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Australian Bats by Sue Churchill Pdf

An identification guide to all 75 known species of Australian bats. Species are illustrated with colour photographs, and each species account includes a detailed description of the bat, measurements, a distribution map and notes on where they live, what they eat, and how they find food and reproduce. Australian Bats also provides general information on these fascinating animals: their evolution, why they hang upside down, roosting and reproduction, echolocation, and how to catch, survey and care for bats, including health hazards for carers. An identification key to the bat families is included, with important features illustrated by line drawings and photographs, as well as illustrated keys to all the species.

Author : Leslie S. Hall,Gregory Richards
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0868405612

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Flying Foxes by Leslie S. Hall,Gregory Richards Pdf

Sometimes kept as family pets, flying foxes are much beloved in Australia. This work covers issues such as descriptions of Australia's 13 species of flying foxes and blossom bats, their physiology of flight, ecology, diet and behaviour, and management of populations.

Author : Frederick George Aflalo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Animals
ISBN : NYPL:33433007662368

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A Sketch of the Natural History of Australia by Frederick George Aflalo Pdf

Author : M. Brock Fenton,Nancy B. Simmons
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226065120

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Bats by M. Brock Fenton,Nancy B. Simmons Pdf

Presents a guide to what scientists know about bats, detailing their origins, evolution, diet, habitat, reproductive process, and social structure, and offers a discussion of echolocation and these mammals' role in the ecosystem.

Author : Bradley Law,Peggy Eby,Lindy Lumsden,Daniel Lunney
Publisher : Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780980327243

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The Biology and Conservation of Australasian Bats by Bradley Law,Peggy Eby,Lindy Lumsden,Daniel Lunney Pdf

This book, the Biology and Conservation of Australasian Bats, follows from the successful 3-day forum of the same name held in April 2007 at the Australian Museum. The forum was organised jointly by the Royal Zoological Society of NSW and the Australasian Bat Society.

Author : John Edwards Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Bats
ISBN : OCLC:223148146

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Bats, a Natural History by John Edwards Hill Pdf

Author : Daniel T. Blumstein
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674916487

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The Nature of Fear by Daniel T. Blumstein Pdf

A leading expert in animal behavior takes us into the wild to better understand and manage our fears. Fear, honed by millions of years of natural selection, kept our ancestors alive. Whether by slithering away, curling up in a ball, or standing still in the presence of a predator, humans and other animals have evolved complex behaviors in order to survive the hazards the world presents. But, despite our evolutionary endurance, we still have much to learn about how to manage our response to danger. For more than thirty years, Daniel Blumstein has been studying animals’ fear responses. His observations lead to a firm conclusion: fear preserves security, but at great cost. A foraging flock of birds expends valuable energy by quickly taking flight when a raptor appears. And though the birds might successfully escape, they leave their food source behind. Giant clams protect their valuable tissue by retracting their mantles and closing their shells when a shadow passes overhead, but then they are unable to photosynthesize, losing the capacity to grow. Among humans, fear is often an understandable and justifiable response to sources of threat, but it can exact a high toll on health and productivity. Delving into the evolutionary origins and ecological contexts of fear across species, The Nature of Fear considers what we can learn from our fellow animals—from successes and failures. By observing how animals leverage alarm to their advantage, we can develop new strategies for facing risks without panic.

Author : Gary L. Graham, Ph.D.
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466864627

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Bats of the World by Gary L. Graham, Ph.D. Pdf

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Bats are some of the most intriguing-and ecologically important-animals on earth. In this handsomely illustrated guide, you will learn about: - The natural history and evolution of bats - Important identifying features - Habitats, migration patterns, and common mating practices - The status of various endangered bat species Perfect for both experienced and novice bat watchers, Bats of the World is an invaluable resource for understanding the significance of bats in our world.

Author : Allen Kurta,Armando Rodríguez-Durán
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Nature
ISBN : 150176893X

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Bats of the West Indies by Allen Kurta,Armando Rodríguez-Durán Pdf

"Bats of the West Indies synthesizes information concerning the history, structure, distribution, ecology, behavior, and reproduction of sixty-one species of bats currently living in the islands. The book also summarizes the basic biology of bats, human-bat interactions, conservation concerns, and factors affecting the local distribution of these mammals"--

Author : Peter Martin Duncan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : UCAL:C2593777

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Cassell's Natural History by Peter Martin Duncan Pdf

Author : Stanley Breeden,Kay Breeden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Natural history
ISBN : NWU:35556005012810

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A Natural History of Australia: Australia's south east by Stanley Breeden,Kay Breeden Pdf

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Bats
ISBN : 9781782405573

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Bats by Marianne Taylor Pdf

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of megabats and microbats.