Standing at the forefront of bat conservation and education in Florida, with more than 15 years' experience working with the state's flying mammals, Cynthia and George Marks have created an authoritative guide to the 20 different species of bats that call Florida home.  In Bats of Florida, the Markses offer an objective view of bats and human health, exposing the myths and examining the true nature of bats, the number one predator of night-flying insects.  They discuss bat biology, natural history, and the specific habitats, benefits, threats, and conservation of Florida's bats in order to dispel misunderstandings and separate realistic concerns from exaggerated fears.  The Markses also tell the intriguing stories behind well-known bat sanctuaries - the unoccupied tower at Sugarloaf Key and the successful University of Florida bat house, the largest sanctuary of its kind in North America.  For anyone curious about these fascinating creatures of the night, Bats of Florida provides a thorough, informative, and well-illustrated guide to their life and lore.