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Subject(s)

• Bats—Rocky Mountains Region [Browse]

Summary note

"Bats of the Rocky Mountain West begins with a general discussion of bat biology and evolution as well as regional physiography and zoogeography. In addition, Adams describes - based on the results of extensive research - the behavior and ecology of the 31 species of bats found in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Naturalists and biologists alike will benefit from the detailed species descriptions, color photographs and illustrations, distribution maps, and echolocation sonograms. Bats of the Rocky Mountain West is a unique and valuable reference for professional bat biologists, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts interested in the conservation and ecology of bats in the region."--BOOK JACKET.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-244) and index.

Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Physiography and Zoogeography of the Rocky Mountain Region
• 3. Evolutionary Origins and Adaptations of Rocky Mountain Bats
• 4. Bats in Rocky Mountain Ecosystems
• 5. Rocky Mountain Bat Conservation Strategies
• 6. Accounts of Species
• App. 1. Bat Conservation Programs
• App. 2. Agency Reports by State.

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ISBN

• 0870817353 (hbk. : alk. paper)
• 0870817361 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2003010942

OCLC

52251278

Other standard number

• R9-417862

RCP

C - S

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