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Bats of the West Indies is a concise guide to the sixty-one bat species found across the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. Edited by Allen Kurta and Armando Rodr刕uez-Dur疣, this volume synthesizes the expertise of twenty-nine accomplished chiropterologists to present up-to-date information on the natural history, ecology, and behavior of these fascinating creatures.
Bats represent an evolutionarily distinctive and ecologically significant part of biological diversity in the West Indies. Opening chapters introduce readers to the unique biology of bats, factors influencing their distribution, and conservation concerns. Family and species accounts detail anatomical traits, natural history, and conservation status. With over a one hundred illustrations, a glossary, and other useful identification tools, Bats of the West Indies is an authoritative yet accessible reference for bat enthusiasts and experts alike.
Allen Kurta is Professor of Biology at Eastern Michigan University. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of several books, including Mammals of the Great Lakes Region and Bats of Puerto Rico.
Armando Rodr刕uez-Dur疣 is Professor and Director of Mata de Pl疸ano Field Station at InterAmerican University, Puerto Rico. He is the author or coauthor of several books in English and Spanish, including Bats of Puerto Rico and Breviario sobre los Murci駘agos de Puerto Rico, La Espala y las Islas V叝genes.
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