Hill and Smith have assembled a wealth of detailed information, much of which is not available in previous layperson's books. They also include commendable sections on the conservation and value of bats. Inevitably, in covering so much detail, a few errors were included. Many flying foxes now survive only as mere remnants of once vast populations, and eradication attempts that were previously considered unsuccessful now pose serious threats to species survival. Overall, this book is an excellent reference source on bats, though its textbook style may be too tedious for most laypeople.
Illustrations are mostly line drawings, maps and tables.
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