Bats Of Southern And Central Africa

Author : Ara Monadjem,Peter John Taylor,Fenton (Woody) Cotterill,M. Corrie Schoeman
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781776145843

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Bats of Southern and Central Africa by Ara Monadjem,Peter John Taylor,Fenton (Woody) Cotterill,M. Corrie Schoeman Pdf

This revised edition of a book first published in 2010 supplements the original account of the 116 bat species then known to be found in Southern and Central Africa with an additional eight newly described species. The chapters on evolution, biogeography, ecology and echolocation have been updated, citing dozens of recently published papers. The book covers the latest systematic and taxonomic studies, ensuring that the names and relationships of bats in this new edition reflect current scientific knowledge. The species accounts provide descriptions, measurements and diagnostic characters as well as detailed information about the distribution, habitat, roosting habits, foraging ecology and reproduction of each species. The updated species distribution maps are based on 116 recorded localities. A special feature of the 2010 publication was the mode of identification of families, genera and species by way of character matrices rather than the more generally used dichotomous keys. Since then these matrices have been tested in the field and, where necessary, slightly altered for this edition. New photographs fill in gaps and updated sonograms aid with bat identification in acoustic surveys. The bibliography, which now contains more than 700 entries, will be an invaluable aid to students and scientists wishing to track down original research.

Author : Ara Monadjem
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1376 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Bats
ISBN : 1776145852

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Bats of Southern and Central Africa by Ara Monadjem Pdf

Author : Ara Monadjem,Peter J. Taylor,Christiane Denys,Fenton P.D. Cotterill
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783110301915

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Rodents of Sub-Saharan Africa by Ara Monadjem,Peter J. Taylor,Christiane Denys,Fenton P.D. Cotterill Pdf

This comprehensive handbook covers all the rodents occurring in Southern, Central, East and West Africa, south of the Sahara. Genus and species accounts include diagnostic descriptions, systematics and taxonomy, biogeographical environment, fossil species, photographs of skull and mandible, illustrations of molar dentition, photographs of live animals, distribution maps and tables of standard museum measurements.

Author : Christian C. Voigt,Tigga Kingston
Publisher : Springer
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319252209

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Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World by Christian C. Voigt,Tigga Kingston Pdf

This book focuses on central themes related to the conservation of bats. It details their response to land-use change and management practices, intensified urbanization and roost disturbance and loss. Increasing interactions between humans and bats as a result of hunting, disease relationships, occupation of human dwellings, and conflict over fruit crops are explored in depth. Finally, contributors highlight the roles that taxonomy, conservation networks and conservation psychology have to play in conserving this imperilled but vital taxon. With over 1300 species, bats are the second largest order of mammals, yet as the Anthropocene dawns, bat populations around the world are in decline. Greater understanding of the anthropogenic drivers of this decline and exploration of possible mitigation measures are urgently needed if we are to retain global bat diversity in the coming decades. This book brings together teams of international experts to provide a global review of current understanding and recommend directions for future research and mitigation.

Author : Christian Dietz,Andreas Kiefer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472935762

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Bats of Britain and Europe by Christian Dietz,Andreas Kiefer Pdf

This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution, behaviour and echolocation. This is followed by in-depth species accounts covering life history, conservation status and identification, including echolocation characteristics, and complemented by accurate distribution maps, with the book illustrated throughout with superb colour photography. Suitable for beginners, students, professionals or conservationists alike, Bats of Britain and Europe is the authoritative field guide for bat watchers – an essential reference for every bat enthusiast. - Allows identification of families, genera and where possible species of all European bats - Illustrated throughout with almost 700 colour photographs - Packed with information on bat behaviour, ecology and conservation

Author : Anthony Michael Hutson,Anthony M. Hutson,Simon P. Mickleburgh,P. A. Racey
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bats
ISBN : 2831705959

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Microchiropteran Bats by Anthony Michael Hutson,Anthony M. Hutson,Simon P. Mickleburgh,P. A. Racey Pdf

Author : J. D. Skinner,Christian T. Chimimba
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107394056

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The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region by J. D. Skinner,Christian T. Chimimba Pdf

This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife.

Author : Peter John Taylor
Publisher : University of Kwazulu Natal Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110487324

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Bats of Southern Africa by Peter John Taylor Pdf

Public appreciation of the ecological value and remarkable biological adaptations of bats is rapidly changing. Bat-watching is one of the world's fastest growing specialist wildlife interests, and bat conservation groups have sprung up all over the world. This book was written to raise public awareness of bats in southern Africa, and to dispel some popular myths about them. It provides the prospective bat-watcher with both an authoritative species identification guide and a practical handbook. Bats of Southern Africa contains species accounts for all the region's 74 species of bats, with descriptions and diagnostic features as well as information on habitat, social and roosting habits, diet, reproduction, echolocation call, distribution and conservation status. Superb photographs by world bat expert Dr. Merlin D. Tuttle and illustrations by Christeen Grant are supplemented by distribution maps and sonograms of ultrasound echolocation.

Author : Ara Monadjem,Peter John Taylor,Fenton (Woody) Cotterill,M. Corrie Schoeman
Publisher : Wits University Press
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781776145829

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Bats of Southern and Central Africa by Ara Monadjem,Peter John Taylor,Fenton (Woody) Cotterill,M. Corrie Schoeman Pdf

This revised edition of a book first published in 2010 supplements the original account of the 116 bat species then known to be found in Southern and Central Africa with an additional eight newly described species. The chapters on evolution, biogeography, ecology and echolocation have been updated, citing dozens of recently published papers. The book covers the latest systematic and taxonomic studies, ensuring that the names and relationships of bats in this new edition reflect current scientific knowledge. The species accounts provide descriptions, measurements and diagnostic characters as well as detailed information about the distribution, habitat, roosting habits, foraging ecology and reproduction of each species. The updated species distribution maps are based on 116 recorded localities. A special feature of the 2010 publication was the mode of identification of families, genera and species by way of character matrices rather than the more generally used dichotomous keys. Since then these matrices have been tested in the field and, where necessary, slightly altered for this edition. New photographs fill in gaps and updated sonograms aid with bat identification in acoustic surveys. The bibliography, which now contains more than 700 entries, will be an invaluable aid to students and scientists wishing to track down original research.

Author : Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1868726215

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Southern, Central, and East African Mammals by Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart Pdf

The guide has key identification features showing how to differentiate between similar species, and distribution maps and a list of major parks and reserves.

Author : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844648

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The Wildlife of Southern Africa by Vincent Carruthers Pdf

A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees

Author : John Eric Burrows,Sandie Burrows
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119396286

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Figs of Southern & South-central Africa by John Eric Burrows,Sandie Burrows Pdf

Detailed information on the 48 native figs (Ficus) of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi.

Author : Sven Klimpel,Heinz Mehlhorn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642393334

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Bats (Chiroptera) as Vectors of Diseases and Parasites by Sven Klimpel,Heinz Mehlhorn Pdf

This book gathers contributions by 16 international authors on the phenomenon “bats,” shedding some light on their morphology, the feeding behaviors (insects, fruits, blood) of different groups, their potential and confirmed transmissions of agents of diseases, their endo- and ectoparasites, as well as countless myths surrounding their lifestyle (e.g. vampirism, chupacabras, batman etc.). Bats have been known in different cultures for several thousand centuries, however their nocturnal activities have made them mysterious and led to many legends and myths, while proven facts remained scarce. Even today, our knowledge of bats remains limited compared to other groups in the animal kingdom. Also, their famous ability to avoid collisions with obstacles during their nightly flights with the help of a sophisticated and unique system using ultrasound waves (which are transmitted and received) is as poorly studied as birds finding their way from continent to continent. In recent times, where globalization transports millions of people and goods from one end of the earth to the other, there are increased risks posed by agents of diseases, as a result of which bats have received increasing attention as potential vectors. These suppositions are based on their proven transmission of viruses such as rabies. In dedicated chapters, the book addresses the following topics: • The world of bats • The astonishing morphology of bats • Bats as potential reservoir hosts for vector-borne diseases • Bat endoparasites • Macroparasites – ectoparasites • Glimpses into how bats fly • Blood-licking bats • Vampirism in medicine and culture • Chupacabras and “goat milkers” • Myths on candiru As such, this book provides a broad range of information for all non-experts interested in biological topics, but also for people working in this field, as well as physicians and veterinarians who are confronted with clinical cases, and for teachers and students interested in expanding their knowledge of biology and of past and present cultures.

Author : Ber van Perlo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691007144

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Birds of Western and Central Africa by Ber van Perlo Pdf

This is the only pocket photographic guide to all the birds known to inhabit Western and Central Africa.

Author : M. Brock Fenton,Nancy B. Simmons
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226065267

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

There are more than 1,300 species of bats—or 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 exceptional detail. The photos also take the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a look at bats’ origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction, and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young? How has the ability to fly—unique among mammals—influenced bats’ mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation, takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world’s bat species are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the tiny “bumblebee bat”—the world’s smallest mammal—to the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world’s most fascinating yet least-understood species.