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Bats

In a World of Echoes

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Authors:
  1. Johan Eklöf

    1. Bollebygd, Sweden

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  2. Jens Rydell

    1. Department of Biology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

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  • Explores the exciting world of bats
  • Richly illustrated with marvellous photographs
  • Appealing for everyone interested in bats, from scientist to the general public

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-8
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  2. Evolution and Diversity

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 9-20

  3. Flight and Morphology

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 21-36

  4. Senses

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 37-54

  5. Hunting and Feeding

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 55-74

  6. Arms Race

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 75-82

  7. Reproduction

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 83-98

  8. Hibernation and Migration

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 99-112

  9. Roosts

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 113-132

  10. Living Together

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 133-146

  11. Under the Cover of Darkness

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 147-152

  12. Of Bats and Men

    • Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell
    Pages 153-171

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 172-176
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About this book

This comprehensive book about the lives of bats is about a group of peculiar, mythical and fascinating animals. They are mammals, just like us, but still so different. The book covers bats from Latin American Maya temples to Swedish potato cellars; from the plains of Kenya to the Taiwanese mountains.

We perceive their shadows flitting by in the summer nights, hear their mating calls in the darkness of autumn and see their silhouettes in the dim street light. The bats live in our houses and forage in our gardens and parks. 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. We are told about how their senses, way beyond our human perception abilities, shape their lives. We get to know more about their habits, their long evolution and their cohabitation with humans, and how important they are to the environment.

You will never again feel lonely in the darkness of the night.

Reviews

“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)​

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bollebygd, Sweden

    Johan Eklöf

  • Department of Biology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

    Jens Rydell

About the authors

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. 

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Bats

  • Book Subtitle: In a World of Echoes

  • Authors: Johan Eklöf, Jens Rydell

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66538-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66537-5Published: 04 May 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66538-2Published: 14 May 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 168

  • Number of Illustrations: 140 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Original Swedish edition published by Hirschfeld Förlag, Malmö and Johan Eklöf och Jens Rydell, 2015

  • Topics: Popular Life Sciences, Zoology, Ecology

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