{"product_id":"9781588345110","title":"Bats in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book","description":"Long the subject of myth and superstition, bats have been among the most  misunderstood of mammals due to their nocturnal habits, capacity for  flight, and strange appearance. Seeking to dispel the myths associated  with these remarkable creatures and arguing for their key role in a  balanced ecosystem, \u003ci\u003eBats in Question\u003c\/i\u003e covers all aspects of bat biology in a practical question-and-answer format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribing  where bats live, how they use echolocation to navigate, and even why  they hang upside down, the book also gives the conservation status of  all 925 bat species. Don E. Wilson traces the evolution of bats and  shows their remarkable diversity by describing each of the major groups  in terms of their different body structures and habitats. He sheds light  on bats' complex social systems, extraordinary variation in size, and  food preferences that encompass plants, insects, and mammals. The book  also explores cultural attitudes about bats—telling how, until recently,  bats had been relegated to the world of vampires and how they have  emerged to take their place in public awareness as important and  fascinating members of our ecosystems.","brand":"Smithsonian Institution Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137908031728,"sku":"9781588345110","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781588345110_p0.jpg?v=1763808346","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781588345110","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}