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Understanding Bats
Learn about the secret lives of these gentle mammals and how they benefit us. Researchers Kim Williams and Rob Mies dispel common myths, answer frequently asked questions, profile North America's six most regularly seen bat species, and provide information about bat conservation. (32-page, full-color booklet)
32 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1996
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July 29, 2019
Plenty of people are afraid of bats. Even more people misunderstand them. This small booklet provides an excellent introduction to the only flying mammals. I picked up my copy a few years ago and have since lent it or recommended it to several acquaintances so they could understand a bit of why I appreciate these remarkable animals.
People already well-acquainted with bats won't find a lot of new information, but will likely enjoy the book for the photographs and illustrations included in its pages. American readers might also enjoy a section in the middle of the booklet dedicated to describing the unique personalities of a few species commonly found in the United States along with some tips on identifying each species.
More dedicated bat lovers will appreciate the booklet's tips regarding putting up a bat house, though I would caution readers to first seek out more detailed information before trying to build a bat house on your own. While this book does provide good information, it's also very brief information, and you'll be more likely to have more success if you supplement the book with some additional resources.
Perhaps the booklet's greatest value is that it provides such a succinct introduction that it makes for an excellent means of dispelling myths about bats for people who might be a little more suspicious of such animals.
However, despite containing a lot of great information, the reader should bear in mind that this is a booklet or a pamphlet rather than a full book, and it's not as detailed as a lengthier work could be. If you're already something of an expert on bats, it might make for a nice addition to your library but it probably won't tell you anything you don't already know.
People already well-acquainted with bats won't find a lot of new information, but will likely enjoy the book for the photographs and illustrations included in its pages. American readers might also enjoy a section in the middle of the booklet dedicated to describing the unique personalities of a few species commonly found in the United States along with some tips on identifying each species.
More dedicated bat lovers will appreciate the booklet's tips regarding putting up a bat house, though I would caution readers to first seek out more detailed information before trying to build a bat house on your own. While this book does provide good information, it's also very brief information, and you'll be more likely to have more success if you supplement the book with some additional resources.
Perhaps the booklet's greatest value is that it provides such a succinct introduction that it makes for an excellent means of dispelling myths about bats for people who might be a little more suspicious of such animals.
However, despite containing a lot of great information, the reader should bear in mind that this is a booklet or a pamphlet rather than a full book, and it's not as detailed as a lengthier work could be. If you're already something of an expert on bats, it might make for a nice addition to your library but it probably won't tell you anything you don't already know.
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