Bats

In a World of Echoes

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

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This comprehensive book about the lives of bats is about a group of peculiar, mythical and fascinating animals. But who are they and how do they lead their lives?The text and exquisite photos give an unsurpassed insight into the world of sounds and smells that bats encounter each night.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-05-04
Mått260 x 220 x 15 mm
Vikt844 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor168
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783319665375
OriginaltitelFladdermöss - i en värld av ekon

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Johan Eklöf (PhD) is a Swedish zoologist and copywriter. He works as a consultant with bat surveys, conservation biology, research, and scientific communication. Johan has published fictional as well as non-fictional books on bats, animal evolution and life in general. He travels throughout Sweden, not just in search of bats, but also to learn more about folklore and bat myths. In 2016, he received a scholarship from the Swedish Writers’ Union to explore the field of bat mythology. Jens Rydell (PhD) is a Swedish scientist and photographer, working with bat ecology and conservation at Lund University. Jens is the author of well over a hundred of scientific papers on bats and insects, lately with focus on the effects of wind power and artificial lighting. Jens was rewarded with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences conservation prize 2017 and was the same year nominated for the finals in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held by Natural History Museum in London. /p>

“Bats: In a World of Echoes offers readers an interesting glimpse into the secret lives of bats. … The book is nicely illustrated with a wide assortment of full-color photographs of bats in the wild. Scientific jargon is kept to a minimum and discussion is largely accessible, making this a suitable text for general readers interested in learning more about the unique lives of bats.” (D. A. Brass, Choice, Vol. 56 (5), 2019)