Bats of the Rocky Mountain West: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation

In this fascinating biology of and guidebook to the bat species inhabiting the Rocky Mountain West, author Rick A. Adams exposes the true nature of bats and the roles these fascinating animals play in the natural history and ecology of the region.

In the twenty years since the original publication of Bats of the Rocky Mountain West, chiropterology (bat science) has exploded, significantly altering our understanding of the ecology, behavior, distribution, and conservation of one of the world’s most enigmatic mammals. This notably updated second edition further brings to life the wonderful world of bats with beautiful illustrations and photography that grip the imagination and reveal the magnificent natural history of the only true flying mammal. In addition, thirty-two accounts of regional species with photographs, range maps, and echolocation sonograms report informative and thoroughly revised findings on bats now living in the Rocky Mountain West. Leave any preconceived notions behind and learn the real-life biology of bats, which eclipses the fabled tales of the crypt and macabre.

Rick A. Adams is professor emeritus at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He is the president and founder of the Colorado Bat Society, which works to conserve bats and their habitats in Colorado. Adams is the recipient of the Winchester Award for Distinguished Academic Scholarship, Faculty Mentor of the Year at the Graduate Level, College Excellence in Scholarship Award, and several student teaching awards at the University of Northern Colorado. He was also beneficiary of the 2003 Colorado Book Award by the Colorado Center for the Book as well as the Southwest Books of the Year Award for the first edition of Bats of the Rocky Mountain West.