Bats are unique among mammals: they have acquired true flight, provide essential ecosystem services, and represent the ecologically most diverse group of mammals worldwide. For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures. 

Learn more at our virtual author talk. Register at: https://libraryc.org/salinaspubliclibrary/57312 

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