{"product_id":"9781836432593","title":"The Genius Bat : Understanding Our Most Mysterious Mammal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Yossi Yovel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAnimal behaviour\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 October 2026 by Oneworld Publications in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e198 x 129 | 0g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the shadows and listen...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brings the poster-species of Halloween out of the shadows, so we can better appreciate the flying mammal.' National GeographicUsually, you’ll hear a bat before you see it – the gentle flutter of wings, their high-pitched chatter as they dive and roll for insects. Only occasionally do you spot them, a blur against the evening sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith nearly 1,500 known species, bats are among the most successful mammals on earth. From the tiny bumblebee bat – which could rest comfortably on your index finger – to the giant golden-crowned flying fox with its 1.5-metre wingspan, they are evolutionary marvels, adapted to practically every environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Genius Bat brings to life these amazing creatures, as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them. From muddy rainforests to star-covered deserts, from guest houses in Thailand to museum drawers full of fossils in New York, this is an eye-opening account of a remarkable animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A marvellous book.' Nancy Simmons, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History'Fascinating... Yovel clearly explains bats' vital contributions to a healthier planet.' Merlin Tuttle, author of The Secret Lives of Bats and founder of Bat Conservation International\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49787230421251,"sku":"9781836432593","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781836432593.jpg?v=1791645773","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781836432593","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}