Chapter VIII: Introduction: Geographic Limitations (7)

Despite much recent scientific study, bats are still among our least known creatures. Their insectivorous diet surely makes them of great importance to man. Beyond this, their immense numbers indicate that ecologically they must have tremendous influence on any area in which they live.

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INDEX

A
Abert’s squirrel. _See_ Tassel-eared squirrel.
Alpine Life Zone, xiv
Antelope. _See_ Pronghorn.
_Antilocapra americana_, 4
Arizona gray squirrel, 36
Artiodactyla, 1

B
Bats, 121
Bear, black, 112
grizzly, 117
Beaver, 67
Bighorn, 2
Bison, 8
_Bison bison_, 8
Black bear, 112
Black-tailed deer, 11
Bobcat, 85
Buffalo. _See_ Bison.
Bushy-tailed woodrat, 60