Bat Basics: How to Understand and Help These Amazing Flying Mammals

We need bats to eat mosquitoes, pollinate plants, and more. Karen Krebbs has been studying the world’s only flying mammals for more than 35 years―and she’s sharing her expertise with you. Learn the bat basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Then use the field guide section to identify common and important species to know.

Inside You’ll Find

• Bat myths debunked―they won’t really fly in your hair or try to bite
• Identification guide to 32 North American species
• Instructions on how to bat-proof a house and what to do if you find a bat indoors
• Projects, activities, and tips to help bats

  Get Bat Basics, and celebrate the amazing lives of bats!