Bats And Their Life Cycle

This book describes the life cycle of a bat, from birth to adult.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of bats.

Because of movies and books, bats are misunderstood by many people. Some think that all bats fly into your hair, carry rabies, and are blind bloodsuckers. In fact, bats are smart, gentle animals. They try to avoid humans, can see very well, and rarely carry rabies. Bats are extremely important to humans.

Beginning a new series, a handbook of information about the 16 species of bats in British Columbia, Canada, with an emphasis on identification, distribution, natural history, and conservation of these unique mammals. Includes an identification key, maps, and bandw drawings of each species, plus general information on the bat life cycle and the study of bats. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitats, life cycle, and feeding habits of the pipistrelle bat, the smallest European bat.

The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success. Is the first book devoted to the reproductive biology of bats Contains in-depth reviews of the literature concerned with bat reproduction Contributors are widely recognized specialists Provides a powerful database for future research

Nineteen species of bats have been recorded in Canada, and 17 of them are regular residents. This document provides information on the habits of a number of bat species and describes the life cycle of the most common Canadian bat, the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus).