{"product_id":"9781836432593","title":"The Genius Bat : Understanding Our Most Mysterious Mammal - Yossi Yovel","description":"Step into the shadows and listen... 'Brings the poster-species of Halloween out of the shadows, so we can better appreciate the flying mammal.' National GeographicUsually, you'll hear a bat before you see it - the gentle flutter of wings, their high-pitched chatter as they dive and roll for insects. Only occasionally do you spot them, a blur against the evening sky. With nearly 1,500 known species, bats are among the most successful mammals on earth. From the tiny bumblebee bat - which could rest comfortably on your index finger - to the giant golden-crowned flying fox with its 1.5-metre wingspan, they are evolutionary marvels, adapted to practically every environment. The Genius Bat�brings to life these amazing creatures, as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them. From muddy rainforests to star-covered deserts, from guest houses in Thailand to museum drawers full of fossils in New York, this is an eye-opening account of a remarkable animal. 'A marvellous book.' Nancy Simmons, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History'Fascinating... Yovel clearly explains bats' vital contributions to a healthier planet.' Merlin Tuttle, author of The Secret Lives of Bats and founder of Bat Conservation International","brand":"Yossi Yovel","offers":[{"title":"336 pages \/ 15\/10\/2026 \/ Animal behaviour","offer_id":57459211239799,"sku":"9781836432593","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/gulpfictionbooks.com\/products\/9781836432593","provider":"Gulp Fiction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}