Bats are highly charismatic & popular animals that are not only fascinating in their own right but illustrate most of the topical & important concepts & issues in mammalian biology. This book covers the key aspects of bat biology including evolution flight echolocation hibernation reproduction feeding & roosting ecology social behaviour migration population & community ecology biogeography & conservation. This new edition is fully updated & greatly expanded throughout maintaining the depth & scientific rigour of the first edition. It is written with infectious enthusiasm & beautifully illustrated with drawings & colour photographs.