The time has come to embrace the bat. Far from being the menace portrayed in horror movies, bats are critical to the well-being of our ecosystems and to the very survival of our species. Bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle's fantastic photographs of the world's only flying mammal, paired with lively and informative text, captures the industrious nature of these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Take a close look at these tiny eco-warriors and you'll see just how incredible they are.
Dr. Merlin Tuttle is a bat biologist, photographer, and conservationist who has devoted the past 55 years to studying, protecting, and documenting these vulnerable mammals. He founded Bat Conservation International more than 30 years ago, with the mission of combating negative public perceptions of bats. His efforts have helped protect millions of bats and thousands of their roosts and habitats. Dr. Tuttle’s photographic works – a collection of some 150,000 images – and his field findings have appeared in international publications, scientific papers, and film documentaries. He is a real-life crusader for these tiny winged creatures that are so often misunderstood. To learn more, please visit Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation website.
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