Bats Of The United States And Canada

Author : Michael J. Harvey,J. Scott Altenbach,Troy L. Best
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421403007

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Bats of the United States and Canada by Michael J. Harvey,J. Scott Altenbach,Troy L. Best Pdf

Honorable Mention, Popular Science, 2012 PROSE Awards, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers The only mammals capable of true flight, bats are among the world’s most fascinating creatures. This accessible guide to the forty-seven species of bats found in the United States and Canada captures and explains the amazing diversity of these marvels of evolution. A wide variety of bat species live in the United States and Canada, ranging from the California leaf-nosed bat to the Florida bonneted bat, from the eastern small-footed bat to the northern long-eared bat. The authors provide an overview of bat classification, biology, feeding behavior, habitats, migration, and reproduction. They discuss the ever-increasing danger bats face from destruction of habitat, wind turbines, chemical toxicants, and devastating diseases like white-nose syndrome, which is killing millions of cave bats in North America. Illustrated species accounts include range maps and useful identification tips. Written by three of the world’s leading bat experts and featuring J. Scott Altenbach's stunning photographs, this fact-filled and easy-to-use book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of bats in the U.S. and Canada.

Author : Michael J. Harvey,Joe Scott Altenbach,Troy L. Best
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bats
ISBN : OCLC:43466929

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Bats of the United States by Michael J. Harvey,Joe Scott Altenbach,Troy L. Best Pdf

Focuses on bats of the United States and also contains information, including range maps, about all 21 species of bats found in Canada, because all Canadian species are present in both Canada and the United States.

Author : David W. Nagorsen,Robert Mark Brigham,Royal British Columbia Museum
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0774804823

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Bats of British Columbia by David W. Nagorsen,Robert Mark Brigham,Royal British Columbia Museum Pdf

Beginning a new series, a handbook of information about the 16 species of bats in British Columbia, Canada, with an emphasis on identification, distribution, natural history, and conservation of these unique mammals. Includes an identification key, maps, and bandw drawings of each species, plus general information on the bat life cycle and the study of bats. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 49,6 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.

Author : Don E. Wilson
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015040034715

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Bats in Question by Don E. Wilson Pdf

Covers all aspects of bat biology, habitat, and behavior in a practical question-and-answer format. Also includes the conservation status, common name, and scientific name of over 500 species of bats throughout the world.

Author : Merlin D. Tuttle
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292781482

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America's Neighborhood Bats by Merlin D. Tuttle Pdf

Since its first publication in 1988, America's Neighborhood Bats has changed the way we look at bats by underscoring their harmless and beneficial nature. In this second revised edition, Merlin Tuttle offers bat aficionados the most up-to-date bat facts, including a wealth of new information on bat house design and current threats to bat survival.

Author : Patricia J. Vittum,Michael G. Villani,Haruo Tashiro
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89065354904

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Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada by Patricia J. Vittum,Michael G. Villani,Haruo Tashiro Pdf

The book provides an overview of detection and diagnosis of insect infestation, survey techniques, and principles of strategy and control."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Thomas H. Kunz,M. Brock Fenton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226462073

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Bat Ecology by Thomas H. Kunz,M. Brock Fenton Pdf

In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological and evolutionary diversity and serve as important models for studies of a wide variety of topics, including food webs, biogeography, and emerging diseases. In Bat Ecology, world-renowned bat scholars present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative review of this ongoing research. The first part of the book covers the life history and behavioral ecology of bats, from migration to sperm competition and natural selection. The next section focuses on functional ecology, including ecomorphology, feeding, and physiology. In the third section, contributors explore macroecological issues such as the evolution of ecological diversity, range size, and infectious diseases (including rabies) in bats. A final chapter discusses conservation challenges facing these fascinating flying mammals. Bat Ecology is the most comprehensive state-of-the-field collection for scientists and researchers. Contributors: John D. Altringham, Robert M. R. Barclay, Tenley M. Conway, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Peggy Eby, Abigail C. Entwistle, Theodore H. Fleming, Patricia W. Freeman, Lawrence D. Harder, Gareth Jones, Linda F. Lumsden, Gary F. McCracken, Sharon L. Messenger, Bruce D. Patterson, Paul A. Racey, Jens Rydell, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nancy B. Simmons, Jean S. Smith, John R. Speakman, Richard D. Stevens, Elizabeth F. Stockwell, Sharon M. Swartz, Donald W. Thomas, Otto von Helversen, Gerald S. Wilkinson, Michael R. Willig, York Winter

Author : Melville Brockett Fenton,Canadian Wildlife Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Bats
ISBN : 066217593X

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Bats by Melville Brockett Fenton,Canadian Wildlife Service Pdf

Author : Rick Alan Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bats
ISBN : 0870817353

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Bats of the Rocky Mountain West by Rick Alan Adams Pdf

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Author : Merlin D. Tuttle
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780544382275

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The Secret Lives of Bats by Merlin D. Tuttle Pdf

Enamored of bats ever since discovering a colony in a cave as a boy, Tuttle realized how sophisticated and intelligent bats are. He shares research showing that frog-eating bats can identify frogs by their calls, that vampire bats have a social order similar to that of primates, and that bats have remarkable memories. Bats also provide enormous benefits by eating crop pests, pollinating plants, and carrying seeds needed for reforestation; they are essential to a healthy planet.

Author : Karen Krebbs
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591938446

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Bat Basics by Karen Krebbs Pdf

Explore the Everyday Lives of Bats! Bats have been misunderstood for generations, yet they are essential to a healthy ecosystem. From insect control to pollination services, we need bats more than most people know. Bat Basics separates fact from fiction in a fascinating, fun guide to the world’s only flying mammals. Author Karen Krebbs has been studying bats for more than 30 years. She lectures, teaches, and even trains government workers on the subject—and now she’s sharing her expertise with you. Learn the Bat Basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Discover bat myths that you probably thought were true. Find out how to bat-proof a house. Then turn to the field guide section, and identify a variety of common and important-to-know species. Projects, activities, and tips for helping the bat population round out this comprehensive guide. Get Bat Basics, and read all about why bats should be celebrated—not feared.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0662151224

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Bats by Anonim Pdf

Nineteen species of bats have been recorded in Canada, and 17 of them are regular residents. This document provides information on the habits of a number of bat species and describes the life cycle of the most common Canadian bat, the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus).

Author : Warner Shedd
Publisher : Crown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307421418

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Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind by Warner Shedd Pdf

In this fascinating book, wildlife expert and enthusiast Warner Shedd refutes popular animal myths like squirrels remembering where they bury nuts, wolves howling at the moon, and oppossums "playing dead." Have you ever seen a flying squirrel flapping through the air, watched a beaver carrying a load of mud on its tail, or ducked when a porcupine started throwing its quills? Probably not, says Shedd, former regional executive for the National Wildlife Federation. Offering scientific evidence that refutes many of the most tenacious and persevering folklore about wild animals, Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind will captivate you with fascinating facts and humorous anecdotes about more than thirty North American species-- some as familiar as the common toad, and others as elusive as the lynx. Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind is an entertaining dose of scientific reality for any nature enthusiast or armchair adventurer.

Author : Charlotte Milner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744022582

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The Bat Book by Charlotte Milner Pdf

Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner. Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' ebook. Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats, or that the bat is the only mammal that can fly? Children will be fascinated by the beautiful illustrations and learn plenty of bat facts on every page. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how bats hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment, from gobbling up pests to spreading seeds through the forests. They also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including fruits such as mangoes and bananas. A beautiful educational ebook with an important message. While learning about these elusive creatures, there are also fun activities for kids so they can learn how to support bats, including growing a bat-friendly garden to help them thrive. Bats make the world a better place, making this nature ebook for kids an essential tool in encouraging the protection of bats for generations to come. Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. The Bat Book is perfect for teaching little animal-lovers all about these clever creatures who do so much for our world. Explore The Upside-Down World Of Bats! Discover how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help. This charming celebration of bats shows children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures. It's perfect for school projects about bats, mammals, ecology, or endangered animals. It also cleverly uses the subject to cover broader topics such as plant reproduction, ecosystems, and more. The Bat Book may be small, but it is mighty. Find out more about natures secret friends, like: - Where bats live - What bats look like - Why bats are important - Growing a bat-friendly garden - Myths about bats and much, much more! This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation and includes The Sea Book and The Bee Book for your little ones to enjoy.