John D Altringham: 2 books

British Bats is a comprehensive account of the natural history of these fascinating animals, from their origins and evolution to their feeding habits and reproduction. Bats are arguably the most successful and diverse mammals ever to evolve. In Britain, one in three of our native land mammals is a...

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of bats. The authors worked with an international group of bat experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit bats. For each intervention, the book...