Bats of Florida

Bats of Florida Authors: George and Cynthia Marks This fantastic book is the first dedicated solely to bats in Florida featuring color photographs of each species, along with numerous black-and-white photographs, drawings, tables, charts and range maps. Florida is home to 20 of the more than 1,000 bat species worldwide. Cynthia and George Marks have created an informative guide that captures both the mystique—and the true nature—of the feared and revered bat. Descriptions of each Florida bat species with color photo Foraging methods Range Roosting habitat Reproductive behaviors Echolocation—the process by which bats use sonar to navigate and capture insects in the night sky Illustrated key for Florida bat ID Cynthia and George Marks have more than 15 years’ experience working with the state’s flying mammals and have cared for and rehabilitated hundreds of injured and orphaned bats. Founders of the Florida Bat Conservancy in 1994, they also help building owners safely