{"title":"Yossi Yovel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYossi Yovel\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the fascinating intricacies of the natural world with a focus on animal behaviour and ecology. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Genius Bat\u003c\/em\u003e, blend scientific insight with engaging storytelling, inviting readers to discover the remarkable adaptations and intelligence of creatures in their habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Yovel's books offer a compelling journey into evolutionary marvels and the secrets of wildlife, combining rigorous research with accessible language that sparks curiosity about the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-genius-bat-by-yossi-yovel-9781836432036","title":"The Genius Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the shadows and listen. Usually, you’ll hear a bat before you see it – the gentle flutter of wings, their high-pitched chatter as they dive and roll for insects. Only occasionally do you spot them, a blur against the evening sky, quickly fading into the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their elusiveness, bats are some of the most successful animals on Earth with nearly 1,500 known species. From the tiny bumblebee bat – who could rest comfortably on your index finger – to the giant golden-crowned flying fox, whose wingspan stretches well over one and a half metres, they are evolutionary marvels adapted to practically every environment. Reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, they leave cheetahs in the dust. And, while the notorious vampire bat feasts on blood, others are vegetarian, subsisting on fruit and nectar, pollinating vital crops – mangoes, bananas, guavas – in the process. Most remarkably, they are the only mammal that can fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYossi Yovel, an ecologist and a neurobiologist, has spent his life trekking through muddy rainforests and camping in star-covered deserts in pursuit of bats’ secrets. Only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these majestic and oft-maligned creatures, and \u003cem\u003eThe Genius Bat\u003c\/em\u003e draws on the latest research to shed light on their mysterious nocturnal lives – as well as the obsessive and eccentric people who study them. Eye-opening and entertaining, you’ll never think of bats the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603231686892,"sku":"9781836432036","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836432036-the-genius-bat.jpg?v=1778058100"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yossi-yovel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}