Biology of Bats (Paperback)

by Gerhard Neuweiler (Author), Ellen Covey (Translator) "DURING THE COURSE of evolution, land animals have developed progressively more sophisticated means of locomotion..." (more)
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"First published in German, this fine translation makes a wealth of information more readily available to biologists. Reviews functional anatomy, circulatory and respiratory systems, diet and digestion, aerodynamics, central nervous system, echolocation, vision, olfaction, reproduction and development, ecology, phylogeny, systematics, and more. Unusually comprehensive in its presentation of information. Suggested references listed at the end of each chapter. Well-suited as a textbook." -- Northeastern Naturalist, 2000


Product Description
Well adapted to numerous habitats, bats comprise almost one quarter of all mammal species. This book is a comprehensive introduction to their biology. Suitable as a textbook for undergraduates and written by one of the world's leading researchers, the book offers an accessible summary of the extensive body of research on bats. The book takes a broad physiological perspective and devotes separate chapters to specific physiological systems as well as to bat ecology and phylogeny. It features a thorough discussion of echolocation, which continues to be the subject of intense research, and describes many European and neotropical bats, as well as North American species. Biology of Bats is an important resource both for students and researchers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195099516
• ISBN-13: 978-0195099515
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #414,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book for anyone interested in bats!, June 29, 2001

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There are very few books written about bats, let alone one as informative and easy to read as this one. Neuweiler delivers an exceptional reference book for professionals, students, and anyone who wishes to learn more about these fascinating flying mammals. If you are looking for pretty pictures, this is not the book to buy. If you want a comprehensive presentation about bats, then this is a book that should find its way into your library.

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2.0 out of 5 stars ancient, December 12, 2006

By	R. Meadows "ukraven" (calif) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book's writing is based on data from the end of the previous century (late 1800's into around 1920). Crummy pictures and drawings..all black n white. Just because they have recently reprinted a book, doesnt mean it is a recently written book by recent researchers or photography. But if you like to read ancient old data, this is the book for you.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flap, Flap, Flap, Flap!, January 27, 2004

By	Christian J. Graham "whisker88" (Warren, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an excellent introduction to Bats. Also, as far as books on the biology of Bats go this is a very well priced book a good value.

For anyone interested in Bats or for those requiring further reading regarding Bats I recommend visiting this site www.batconservation.org/ They mention a number of books which can be bought through http://www.amazon.com