Bats of Florida (Paperback)

by CYNTHIA S. MARKS (Author), GEORGE E. MARKS (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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...answers all the questions commonly posed by the public...an excellent reference...a useful introduction to bat ecology... -- Bat Research News

...engaging and well-written...an excellent general resource for anyone interested in learning more about these intriguing creatures. -- CHOICE

...very readable...an excellent general resource for anyone interested in learning more about these intriguing creatures. -- National Speleological Society News

This book is a valuable addition to any natural history library and a great way to learn about [bats]. -- The Lakeland Ledger

Product Description

Florida is home to 20 of the more than 1,000 bat species worldwide. Cynthia and George Marks have created an informative guide that captures both the mystique—and the true nature—of the feared and revered bat. They carefully describe each of Florida’s bat species, including its foraging methods, range, roosting habitat, reproductive behaviors, and echolocation—the process by which bats use sonar to navigate and capture insects in the night sky. This first book dedicated solely to bats in Florida features color photographs of each species, along with numerous black-and-white photographs, drawings, tables, charts, range maps, and an illustrated key for identifying Florida species.

    Cynthia and George Marks have more than 15 years’ experience working with the state’s flying mammals and have cared for and rehabilitated hundreds of injured and orphaned bats. Founders of the Florida Bat Conservancy in 1994, they also help building owners safely remove bat colonies from their premises. Their book offers an objective view of bats and human health, dispelling misunderstandings and separating realistic concerns from exaggerated fears. Bats of Florida also reveals the intriguing stories behind the unoccupied bat tower at Sugarloaf Key and the successfully occupied University of Florida bat house, the largest sanctuary of its kind in North America. Describing how, when, and where to watch for bats, the authors also advise how to conduct bat walks.

    For anyone curious about these fascinating creatures of the night, Bats of Florida provides a thorough, authoritative, well-illustrated guide to their life and lore.

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida; 1st edition (September 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813029856
• ISBN-13: 978-0813029856
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #935,608 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bats of Florida, September 11, 2006

By	Ralph Arwood (Everglades City, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bats of Florida is the book I have been looking for. The general discussion on bats is the best I have ever read. It covers the latest science in a balanced and easily readable style. Much of the information should be useful to anyone interested in bats. The species discussions of the bats found in Florida are the most up to date and complete information available.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book for bat experts or anyone just a little interested, March 22, 2009

By	Victoria N. Parsons "vnparsons" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must-read for any Floridian (or visitor) interested in the other critters who share our state.