Tony Hutson
With nearly 1000 different species worldwide, bats constitute one of the largest groups of mammals. They are also the world's only truly flying mammals, and can form colossal aggregations, with some colonies containing over 20 million individuals. Yet despite their vast numbers and a wide distribution between the Arctic Circle and the tip of South America, we have only recently begun to understand much about their lives and their remarkable mastery of the night skies.
This intriguing study contains a fascinating collection of photographs gathered from around the world. Its text conveys the latest research about lifecycles, conservation and extraordinary qualities of these too often misunderstood creatures.
Published by Colin Baxter Photography Ltd 2000 (reprinted 2004), 250 x 225mm, 72 pages, paperback
