Smithsonian's in Question : The Smithsonian Answer Book - Don E. Wilson

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Smithsonian's in Question

The Smithsonian Answer Book

By: Don E. Wilson, Merlin D Tuttle (Photographer)

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Paperback | 17 May 1997

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Seeking to dispel the myths associated with these remarkable creatures and arguing far their key role in a balanced ecosystem, Bats in Question covers all aspects of bat biology in a practical question-and-answer format. Describing where bats live, how they use echolocation to navigate, and even why they hang upside down, the book also gives the conservation status of all 925 bat species. Don E. Wilson traces the evolution of bats and shows their remarkable diversity by describing each of the major groups in terms of their different body structures and habitats. He also sheds light on bats complex social systems, extraordinary variation in size, and food preferences that encompass plants, insects, and mammals. The book also explores cultural attitudes about bats - telling how, until recently, bats had been relegated to the world of vampires and how they have emerged to take their place in public awareness as important and fascinating members of our ecosystems. Illustrated with striking color photographs, this book invites both children and adults to better acquaint themselves with bats in order to understand the need to maintain viable populations of them in a rapidly shrinking natural world.

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"Bats in Question will certainly answer all of your questions about bats. The book is beautifully illustrated."--American Scientist "A host of bat facts. . . . Don E. Wilson attempts to rehabilitate a maligned group of animals, aided by stunning photography by Merlin D. Tuttle."--Nature

"The appealing layout invites you to jump in under any of the many interesting topics such as: when did bats evolve; what characterizes the major groups of bats; are bats a threat to humans; what should I do if I find a sick bat; and how can I become a bat biologist? Throughout the book, Wilson weaves in tales of his field research in a way that makes you feel you are having a conversation with him or attending a spirited lecture."--Bats

"In a thoroughly indexed question and answer format, the realm of the bat, including biological factors, conservation status, evolutionary history, impact on ecosystems, and habits, is dissected and profusely illustrated."--Science News

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