Description: "A valuable reference for bat enthusiasts (amateur or professional), and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the biology of mammals." -- Journal of Mammalogy. Bats are arguably the most diverse of all animals, comprising as much as the quarter of all mammals. This book covers bats and their natural history, with a unique emphasis on how their lives exemplify processes and principles of broad biological relevance. Topics range from distinctive features (echolocation, flight) and individual and group behavior, to their modes of reproduction and interaction with other organisms and the environment. No other book covers all this ground with a blend of up-to-date scientific information and fine illustrations.

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