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Abstract
The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success.
- Is the first book devoted to the reproductive biology of bats
- Contains in-depth reviews of the literature concerned with bat reproduction
- Contributors are widely recognized specialists
- Provides a powerful database for future research
"This book is an essential text for researchers, teachers and students of the biology of bats. It is also an significant reference to all those interested in aspects of the comparative biology of mammalian reproduction." - African Journal of Ecology