Bat Basics: How to Understand and Help These Amazing Flying Mammals

by Karen Krebbs

Separate Fact from Fiction with This Fun, Fascinating Guide We need bats to eat mosquitoes, pollinate plants, and more. Karen Krebbs has been studying the world’s only flying mammals for more than 35 years―and she’s sharing her expertise with you. Learn the bat basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Then use the field guide section to identify common and important species to know. Inside You’ll Find

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2019

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up at the Kawishiwi District Office of the Superior National Forest and it’s great starter book for anyone (even the very young) interested in learning about bats. It contains many fun facts, and I appreciate the section on common species in the US with distribution maps to learn more about and see photos of those in my area. The book contains relatively recent info on white-nose syndrome and where to go for more. I’m inspired to put up some bat boxes!

[Natalie Cranberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bat Basics: How to Understand and Help These Amazing Flying Mammals is a fantastic resource. Karen Krebbs is a master at conveying concise information about a large selection of bat breeds. I did not feel that any one breed was favored over another when it came to information. I was also pleased with the "fun fact" attached to each bat profile that are exclusively scientific and educational. Even more pleasing, however, were the conservation status reports for each type of bat. With a changing climate that kind of information is going to be paramount to protecting our own ecosystems and supporting our own local bat gangs.

The book ends with an interview of Krebbs by her editor, Brett Ortler, that highlights how she got into this line of work and about the issues facing North American bats today. It was an excellent way to invite the reader into the world of those who interact with bats on a regular basis. Krebbs was also incredibly forthcoming with how the average household can help keep these precious and unique animals thriving locally.

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[Lady Wasabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fun to read and organized in a sensible and easy to understand way. It’s a light read which I appreciate but leaves you hungry for more- luckily it also includes a reading list at the end!
This book makes me happy

[Gianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A year after I read this book, I sucessfully identified the species of a cute little buddy I met in a cave and it was such a joyful experience. Recalling specific distant facts is not my forte, and yet I credit the book's structure and illustrative descriptions for helping me do just that.

[Vidura Barrios · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely introduction to bats. This book made me appreciate them even more!

[Tatiana VRh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro to the bat world but I would have liked it to be a bit more detailed after all.

[Melody Hession-Sigmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent place to start to learn about bats! And you should learn about bats. They're awesome.