Bats of the United States and Canada

Harvey, Michael J. (Author). Altenbach, J. Scott (Joe Scott) (Added Author). Best, Troy L. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 1421401916 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781421401911 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: viii, 202 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 22 cm.
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Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Classification -- Biology -- Echolocation -- Benefits of insectivorous bats -- Foraging -- Feeding behavior -- Noninsectivorous bats -- Vampire bats -- Guano -- Summer habitat -- Summer-autumn swarming -- Winter habitat and hibernation -- Migration -- Homing ability -- Reproduction and longevity -- Bats as food -- Bat "bombs" -- Mines and bridges -- Controlling "nuisance" bats -- Attracting bats -- Threats to bats -- Rabies -- Histoplasmosis -- Bats and wind power -- White-nose syndrome -- Conservation -- Status of bats in the United States and Canada -- Endangered species and subspecies -- Research techniques -- Inventories -- Thermal imaging -- Nets and traps -- Bat banding -- Radiotelemetry -- Acoustic identification -- Additional techniques.