Stokes Beginner's Guide To Bats

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A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to bats, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species.Whether you're intrigued by the amazing ability of bats to eat over 1,000 insects per hour or want to identify bats, either roosting or in flight, you'll find everything you need in this easy-to-use guide. The Stokes Beginner's Guide to Bats is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other beginner's guide. Special features include:Coverage of the 45 species in North America, including all of the endangered speciesUser-friendly color tab index for quick referenceBrilliant full-color photographs of each speciesInformation about the benefits of bats, which devour thousands of harmful insectsUp-to-date range mapsPlans for building a bat house and other ways to attract batsDetails on habitat, bat biology, food preferences, and much more; range maps; tips on attracting and observing creatures in the wild; information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.