Don E. Wilson Orden de los libros (cronológico)

El volumen 9 completa la colección del Handbook of Mammals of the World y está dedicado a los murciélagos, la orden Chiroptera. En las últimas dos décadas, nuestro conocimiento sobre los murciélagos ha experimentado un notable incremento que queda plasmado en este volumen. Durante este periodo, las especies reconocidas han aumentado en más de 400, un número que sigue creciendo. Los murciélagos ocupan casi todos los hábitats de los seis continentes y su ecología es extraordinariamente diversa. Polinizadores y dispersores de semillas de miles de especies de plantas, los murciélagos son críticos para el mantenimiento de los ecosistemas tropicales.

Unrivalled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up the animal kingdom. EXCEPTIONAL COVERAGE Animal anatomy, life-cycles and the principals of classification are also explored, and the main part of the book looks in detail at each major group and provides absorbing profiles of over 2,000 individual species. VISUALLY BREATHTAKING Spectacular photographic portraits bring a vast array of animals vividly to life, with special features on well-known and important creatures such as the Galapagos tortoise. Each species profile is supported by maps and symbols showing distribution and habitat, as well as key information on size, reproduction, and conservation status, forming an invaluable reference database. . OUTSTANDING REFERENCE Clear, comprehensive and thought-provoking, Dorling Kindersley's Animal is essential reading for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.