Bat Basics

Separate Fact from Fiction with This Fun, Fascinating Guide. We need bats to eat mosquitoes, pollinate plants, and more.

Karen Krebbs has been studying the world’s only flying mammals for more than 35 years—and she’s sharing her expertise with you. Learn the bat basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Then use the field guide section to identify common and important species to know.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝:

Bat myths debunked—they won’t really fly in your hair or try to bite.
Identification guide to 32 North American species.
Instructions on how to bat-proof a house and what to do if you find a bat indoors.
Projects, activities, and tips to help bats.

Get Bat Basics, and celebrate the amazing lives of bats!

128 pages