The Genius Bat: Understanding Our Most Mysterious Mammal - Couverture rigide

Yovel, Yossi

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ISBN 10 : 1836432038 ISBN 13 : 9781836432036

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 2025

Synopsis

Step into the shadows and listen...

'Brings the poster-species of Halloween out of the shadows, so we can better appreciate the flying mammal.' National Geographic

Usually, you’ll hear a bat before you see it – the gentle flutter of wings, their high-pitched chatter as they dive and roll for insects. Only occasionally do you spot them, a blur against the evening sky.

With nearly 1,500 known species, bats are among the most successful mammals on earth. From the tiny bumblebee bat – which could rest comfortably on your index finger – to the giant golden-crowned flying fox with its 1.5-metre wingspan, they are evolutionary marvels, adapted to practically every environment.

The Genius Bat brings to life these amazing creatures, as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them. From muddy rainforests to star-covered deserts, from guest houses in Thailand to museum drawers full of fossils in New York, this is an eye-opening account of a remarkable animal.

'A marvellous book.' Nancy Simmons, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History

'Fascinating... Yovel clearly explains bats' vital contributions to a healthier planet.' Merlin Tuttle, author of The Secret Lives of Bats and founder of Bat Conservation International

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Yossi Yovel is an ecologist and neurobiologist – a rare combination of disciplines. A professor at Tel Aviv University and the head of the School of Neuroscience, he has conducted research all around the world, using an arsenal of methods and equipment. His work has been covered by major media outlets including the New York Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Economist, NPR, BBC and National Geographic. A sought-after public speaker, he is currently a visiting scholar at McGill University in Montreal.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1836432038
• ISBN 13: 9781836432036
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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