Bats of Britain and Europe - Softcover

Dietz, Christian; Kiefer, Andreas

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9781472922021: Bats of Britain and Europe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472922026 ISBN 13: 9781472922021

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2016

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Here is a comprehensive guide to the forty-five bat species that occur across Britain and Europe, based on recent taxonomic advances and newly described species over the last few years. The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution and echolocation. In-depth species accounts cover life history, conservation status, and identification. Distribution maps and drawings accompany the text, and the book is illustrated with almost seven hundred breathtaking color photographs. This unique reference is an authoritative field guide suitable for all bat enthusiasts, whether they are beginners, students, professionals, or conservationists.

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About the Author:

Christian Dietz and Andreas Kiefer are keen bat enthusiasts and experts in their field.

Review:

"Interesting, well-written book . . .This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including both general bat enthusiasts and bat biologists." - CHOICE magazine

"The information presented is largely accessible to anyone with an interest in bat biology, conservation and natural history." - National Speleological Society

"Bats of Britain and Europe will appeal to a wide range of readers, including general bat enthusiasts interested in an overview of bat natural history as well as bat biologists requiring more detailed, species-specific information." - The Underground Movement

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