{"product_id":"9781554078035","title":"Bats","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Phil Richardson's expert text tells the amazing and often bizarre story of bats from around the world and the challenges they face. Unfortunately, most bat populations in North America are declining, largely due to habitat loss and disturbance of nesting sites.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes these mammals' complex life cycles and explains how anyone can watch and study bats and help to conserve them. Color illustrations reveal bat anatomy, including the key features of their wings and legs, and striking photographs show bats in their habitat and mid flight. The book includes:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePhysical characteristics and reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSight and echolocation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFeeding habits and hibernation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBat evolution and biology\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBat behavior\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCarnivorous bats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHorseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed bats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eVampire bats and their relatives\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTailed bats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eVesper bats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSpecies distribution map\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNew information on the \"white nose\" virus threatening North American bat populations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Almost anywhere humans live there are likely to be bats nearby. Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a welcome introduction to these elusive and unfairly maligned creatures.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil Richardson","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2010-12-16","offer_id":46011328037119,"sku":"9781554078035","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_4488c338-9850-4e6a-9ee3-ea6cdd203ccd.jpg?v=1723044697","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554078035","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}