Long-Eared Bats

Long-Eared Bats examines the biology, ecology and behavior of two European bat species which are distinctive, easily recognized, and familiar to most naturalists. These "friendly" bats live in close proximity to humans and are examples of evolutionary diversity. This book gives a comprehensive review of Plecotus auritus and Plecotus austriacus and investigates their behavior and considers the full range of conservation issues relating to the species. Topics include identifying the species, foraging, reproductive biology, social organization, and the effects of man-made alterations to the environment and proposed conservation methods.