Bats of the World

Name: Bats of the World
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ISBN: 9780691265216

A Guide to Every Family

Winifred Frick, M. Teague O'Mara

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Miscellaneous
24 February 2026

Mathematics & Sciences; Zoology: Mammals; Wildlife: mammals; The Earth: natural history general

Series: A Guide to Every Family

A marvelously illustrated look at bats from around the world.

The only mammals capable of flight, bats are found on every major continent on the planet. They perform crucial roles in the ecosystems they inhabit, from consuming insect pests over agricultural crops and forests to pollinating night-flowering plants, dispersing seeds in tropical biomes, and recycling nutrients and creating natural fertiliser. Many of the world's 1,400 species are threatened or endangered due to habitat destruction, climate change, and persecution arising from harmful myths. This beautifully illustrated guide demystifies these fascinating creatures, blending the latest science with fact-filled profiles of representative species, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the imposing giant golden crowned flying fox. A must for bat lovers everywhere, Bats of the World showcases the extraordinary diversity of this incredible group of animals.

By: Winifred Frick, M. Teague O'Mara
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 171mm,
ISBN: 9780691265216
ISBN 10: 0691265216
Series: A Guide to Every Family
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Winifred F. Frick is Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. M. Teague O'Mara is Director of Conservation Evidence at Bat Conservation International, Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Southeastern Louisiana University.