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Bats: An illustrated guide to all species

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"Meshing deft scientific text with Tuttle’s sumptuous images, it’s a superb introduction to the baroque morphologies and flying prowess of these beguiling beasts."- Nature

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species looks in detail at the more than 1,300 species known today.

Nocturnal, fast-flying and secretive, they are endlessly fascinating, yet extremely difficult to observe and catalogue. The diversity of bats is both rich and underestimated and the threats they face from humans are very real. This guide illuminates the world of bats and reveals their true nature as intelligent, social and deeply misunderstood creatures.

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of 288 bats, from the Large Flying Fox, which has a wingspan of more than five feet, to the Bumblebee Bat, contender for the world’s smallest mammal. Bats includes close-up images of these animals’ delicate and intricate forms and faces, each shaped by evolution to meet the demands of an extraordinarily specialized life, and a thorough introduction which explores their natural history and unique adaptations to life on the wing. 

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Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species looks in detail at the more than 1,300 species known today. Nocturnal, fast-flying and secretive, they are endlessly fascinating, yet extremely difficult to observe and catalogue. The diversity of bats is both rich and underestimated and the threats they face from humans are very real. This guide illuminates the world of bats and reveals their true nature as intelligent, social and deeply misunderstood creatures.

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of 288 bats, from the Large Flying Fox, which has a wingspan of more than five feet, to the Bumblebee Bat, contender for the world’s smallest mammal. Bats includes close-up images of these animals’ delicate and intricate forms and faces, each shaped by evolution to meet the demands of an extraordinarily specialized life, and a thorough introduction which explores their natural history and unique adaptations to life on the wing.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Bats!

J. · 22 May 2023

This is a fantastic book for anyone who loves or has an interest in bats. It covers many species with nice information and absolutely epic photography. Bats have always been a favourite mammal of mine and this book is just a lovely, sumptuous book to dive into. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book with stunning illustrations & full descriptions.

b. · 25 May 2020

A wonderful book, stunning illustrations, beautiful ( new) condition, clear introductory explanations, & detailed descriptions of multiple carefully categorised species of bat.Have at last found that the vampire bats ( of which there are only 3 out of 1384 species) live in central & south americas.Would have liked to know WING span of various bats, and how their body length is measured.My only quibble would be that not categorised for the layman - viz vampires, insect eating, frugivores.Had to find each species and put in categories useful to me.But a lot of clear information, that I’d been looking for for years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

j.b. · 12 March 2022

Was a extra xmas present and was hesitant. I think my partner sends me a new picture from the book every day with a wtf 😂 Amazing pictures. Not if you want loads of knowledge. Pictures with basic name/location info.

5.0 out of 5 stars The most Brilliant work on bats - in fact amazing with stupendous photography

j. · 5 December 2019

I have several of Commissioning Editor Kate Shanahan books and have quickly figured she is responsible for some of the finest and most important educational books today on the international market. I always watch out for her work characterised by superb design, content and her trademarked presentation of unparalleled quality.Extraordinarily gifted and someone to look out for in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative

A. · 9 July 2019

This is a great book which is very informative and full of facts and figures, very well illustrated and great read for any first time volunteer worker.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful

g.s. · 7 April 2022

A thoroughly fascinating insight into the world of bats.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy

C. · 29 December 2019

Beautifully illustrated book with stunning photos! My daughter was delighted with it . HIGHLY RECOMMEND

3.0 out of 5 stars Bats

D.P.K. · 13 December 2020

Great book. Poor packaging. Book to heavy and not fully protected. One corner was damaged.Additionally, the delivery driver placed it on the wet ground and the packaging acted as a wick. The cover of the book became wet. Had to dry it out.

Can't be used as a field guide but illustration is quite good...

A.D. · 4 November 2019

Information present is little less than expected...

Excellent Guide

H.B. · 2 October 2025

Incredible resource.Awesome photos to match descriptions. Our 10 year old grandson buried his nose into this guide and had to be reminded he had other Birthday Gifts to open.

This is a great book

J.M. · 11 July 2024

This is really a well made book, with a lot of bat species and beautiful pictures.

The illustrations are amazing

K.D.C. · 12 April 2025

Excelent book 📚

良く言えば、一般向け

A. · 21 April 2019

すべて写真で揃えたのはすごいが、頭部のアップだけで全身写真が少なく、識別ポイント、図説等の解説がないので、専門外だと特徴がややわかりにくい。マイナスポイントは、希少種でも無いのに、全長や体重といった基本情報が『不明』と表記のものが多く、種ごとの生息地（国）以外の情報も乏しい。内容が稚拙なわけではないが、全体的に情報にムラがあり、種同定や種間比較など調べものとして使うには、あまり期待しない方が良い。写真は鮮明で美しく点数も多いので、初学の写真集的な楽しみ本かな...。悪い本では無いが、学術レベルに耐えうるコウモリ本のバイブルとなるには、もう少し情報と使いやすさの工夫が必要と感じた。

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Product ID: K1782405577
Condition: New

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Bats: An illustrated guide to all species-0
Type: Hardcover

AED38409

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Availability: In Stock

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

"Meshing deft scientific text with Tuttle’s sumptuous images, it’s a superb introduction to the baroque morphologies and flying prowess of these beguiling beasts."- Nature

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species looks in detail at the more than 1,300 species known today.

Nocturnal, fast-flying and secretive, they are endlessly fascinating, yet extremely difficult to observe and catalogue. The diversity of bats is both rich and underestimated and the threats they face from humans are very real. This guide illuminates the world of bats and reveals their true nature as intelligent, social and deeply misunderstood creatures.

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of 288 bats, from the Large Flying Fox, which has a wingspan of more than five feet, to the Bumblebee Bat, contender for the world’s smallest mammal. Bats includes close-up images of these animals’ delicate and intricate forms and faces, each shaped by evolution to meet the demands of an extraordinarily specialized life, and a thorough introduction which explores their natural history and unique adaptations to life on the wing. 

If you like this you might also be interested in Owls by Marianne Taylor . . .

Read more

Review

Select Guide Rating

From the Back Cover

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species looks in detail at the more than 1,300 species known today. Nocturnal, fast-flying and secretive, they are endlessly fascinating, yet extremely difficult to observe and catalogue. The diversity of bats is both rich and underestimated and the threats they face from humans are very real. This guide illuminates the world of bats and reveals their true nature as intelligent, social and deeply misunderstood creatures.

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of 288 bats, from the Large Flying Fox, which has a wingspan of more than five feet, to the Bumblebee Bat, contender for the world’s smallest mammal. Bats includes close-up images of these animals’ delicate and intricate forms and faces, each shaped by evolution to meet the demands of an extraordinarily specialized life, and a thorough introduction which explores their natural history and unique adaptations to life on the wing.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Bats!

J. · 22 May 2023

This is a fantastic book for anyone who loves or has an interest in bats. It covers many species with nice information and absolutely epic photography. Bats have always been a favourite mammal of mine and this book is just a lovely, sumptuous book to dive into. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book with stunning illustrations & full descriptions.

b. · 25 May 2020

A wonderful book, stunning illustrations, beautiful ( new) condition, clear introductory explanations, & detailed descriptions of multiple carefully categorised species of bat.Have at last found that the vampire bats ( of which there are only 3 out of 1384 species) live in central & south americas.Would have liked to know WING span of various bats, and how their body length is measured.My only quibble would be that not categorised for the layman - viz vampires, insect eating, frugivores.Had to find each species and put in categories useful to me.But a lot of clear information, that I’d been looking for for years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

j.b. · 12 March 2022

Was a extra xmas present and was hesitant. I think my partner sends me a new picture from the book every day with a wtf 😂 Amazing pictures. Not if you want loads of knowledge. Pictures with basic name/location info.

5.0 out of 5 stars The most Brilliant work on bats - in fact amazing with stupendous photography

j. · 5 December 2019

I have several of Commissioning Editor Kate Shanahan books and have quickly figured she is responsible for some of the finest and most important educational books today on the international market. I always watch out for her work characterised by superb design, content and her trademarked presentation of unparalleled quality.Extraordinarily gifted and someone to look out for in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative

A. · 9 July 2019

This is a great book which is very informative and full of facts and figures, very well illustrated and great read for any first time volunteer worker.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful

g.s. · 7 April 2022

A thoroughly fascinating insight into the world of bats.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy

C. · 29 December 2019

Beautifully illustrated book with stunning photos! My daughter was delighted with it . HIGHLY RECOMMEND

3.0 out of 5 stars Bats

D.P.K. · 13 December 2020

Great book. Poor packaging. Book to heavy and not fully protected. One corner was damaged.Additionally, the delivery driver placed it on the wet ground and the packaging acted as a wick. The cover of the book became wet. Had to dry it out.

Can't be used as a field guide but illustration is quite good...

A.D. · 4 November 2019

Information present is little less than expected...

Excellent Guide

H.B. · 2 October 2025

Incredible resource.Awesome photos to match descriptions. Our 10 year old grandson buried his nose into this guide and had to be reminded he had other Birthday Gifts to open.

This is a great book

J.M. · 11 July 2024

This is really a well made book, with a lot of bat species and beautiful pictures.

The illustrations are amazing

K.D.C. · 12 April 2025

Excelent book 📚

良く言えば、一般向け

A. · 21 April 2019

すべて写真で揃えたのはすごいが、頭部のアップだけで全身写真が少なく、識別ポイント、図説等の解説がないので、専門外だと特徴がややわかりにくい。マイナスポイントは、希少種でも無いのに、全長や体重といった基本情報が『不明』と表記のものが多く、種ごとの生息地（国）以外の情報も乏しい。内容が稚拙なわけではないが、全体的に情報にムラがあり、種同定や種間比較など調べものとして使うには、あまり期待しない方が良い。写真は鮮明で美しく点数も多いので、初学の写真集的な楽しみ本かな...。悪い本では無いが、学術レベルに耐えうるコウモリ本のバイブルとなるには、もう少し情報と使いやすさの工夫が必要と感じた。

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