Bats are fascinating mammals about which we still have much to learn. As well as using ultrasonic echolocation calls for orientation and while foraging, they also have a complex array of vocalisations for communication. These are known as social calls and are an essential component of their colonial lifestyle.
Foreword by Dr Sandie SowlerPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsChapter 1 - An Overview of Bats within Britain and IrelandChapter 2 - Introducing Bat Social CallsChapter 3 - Classification of Social CallsChapter 4 - Considerations in Survey DesignChapter 5 - Analysis of Social CallsChapter 6 - Species GroupsBibliographyReferencesIndex