A manual intended for all bat-care personnel, Bats in Captivity is the only manual of its kind, detailing the captive care of both native and exotic bat species. Material presented in this text is compiled from many years of experience in the captive care of over a dozen species of bats, from assistance to the zoological community and wildlife rehabilitators nationwide, and from published sources. The book includes successful methods for hand raising infant fruit, vampire and insectivorous bats. Also included is information on bat rehabilitation, transport, exhibition, environment, housing, nutrition, medical and necropsy considerations, plus much more.

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