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Encyclopedia of Mammals
- 2nd Edition
- Editors: Edwin Gould, George McKay
- Language: English
Mammals are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom; most are beautiful, and many are highly intelligent and have intricate social systems. They are found in all kinds of… Read more
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Mammals are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom; most are beautiful, and many are highly intelligent and have intricate social systems. They are found in all kinds of habitats; they may have fur, scales, or spines; they move by hopping, swimming, running, or flying. What all mammals share, apart from certain anatomical similarities, is the unique ability to nourish their young with milk from mammary glands.
Many species of mammals are severely threatened by habitat destruction and encroachment, and some face extinction within the near future. A better understanding and appreciation of mammals by humans is essential to their survival.
This lavishly illustrated book presents in a lively and visually stimulating way the most recent findings of scientific research. Authoritative text written by the world's leading mammalogists is enhanced by over 200 superb photographs and over 100 original paintings, diagrams, and maps to give an up-to-date overview of our knowledge of the fascinating lives of animals.
Many species of mammals are severely threatened by habitat destruction and encroachment, and some face extinction within the near future. A better understanding and appreciation of mammals by humans is essential to their survival.
This lavishly illustrated book presents in a lively and visually stimulating way the most recent findings of scientific research. Authoritative text written by the world's leading mammalogists is enhanced by over 200 superb photographs and over 100 original paintings, diagrams, and maps to give an up-to-date overview of our knowledge of the fascinating lives of animals.
@introbul:Key Features
@bul:* Magnificently illustrated in full color
* Includes hundreds of color photographs and meticulously researched diagrams and maps
* Written by an international team of world recognized authorities
@bul:* Magnificently illustrated in full color
* Includes hundreds of color photographs and meticulously researched diagrams and maps
* Written by an international team of world recognized authorities
Anyone interested in the natural history and ecology of mammals from the hobbyist and amateur field biologist to professional mammalogists and vertebrate biologists.
Introduction.
The World of Mammals:
G. McKay, Introducing Mammals.
J.E. Hill, Classifying Mammals.
T. Kemp, Mammals through the Ages.
G.L. Kirkland, Jr., Habitats and Adaptations.
D.M. Stoddart, Mammal Behavior.
A. LaBastille, Endangered Species.
Kinds of Mammals:
T. Grant, Monotremes.
R. Strahan, Marsupials.
R.D. Stone, Edentates.
R.D. Stone, Insectivores.
R.D. Stone, Tree Shrews.
J.E. Hill, Flying Lemurs.
J.E. Hill, Bats.
C. Groves, Primates.
W.C. Wozencraft and J.E. King, Carnivores.
M.M. Bryden, Whales and Dolphins.
H. Marsh, Sea Cows.
J. Shoshani, Elephants.
N. Owen-Smith, Odd-Toed Ungulates.
J. Shoshani, Hyraxes.
J. Shoshani, Aardvark.
V. Geist, Even-Toed Ungulates.
R.D. Stone, Pangolins.
M.J. Delany, Rodents.
M.J. Delany, Lagomorphs.
R.D. Stone,
Elephant Shrews.
Notes on Contributors.
Acknowledgments.
Index.
The World of Mammals:
G. McKay, Introducing Mammals.
J.E. Hill, Classifying Mammals.
T. Kemp, Mammals through the Ages.
G.L. Kirkland, Jr., Habitats and Adaptations.
D.M. Stoddart, Mammal Behavior.
A. LaBastille, Endangered Species.
Kinds of Mammals:
T. Grant, Monotremes.
R. Strahan, Marsupials.
R.D. Stone, Edentates.
R.D. Stone, Insectivores.
R.D. Stone, Tree Shrews.
J.E. Hill, Flying Lemurs.
J.E. Hill, Bats.
C. Groves, Primates.
W.C. Wozencraft and J.E. King, Carnivores.
M.M. Bryden, Whales and Dolphins.
H. Marsh, Sea Cows.
J. Shoshani, Elephants.
N. Owen-Smith, Odd-Toed Ungulates.
J. Shoshani, Hyraxes.
J. Shoshani, Aardvark.
V. Geist, Even-Toed Ungulates.
R.D. Stone, Pangolins.
M.J. Delany, Rodents.
M.J. Delany, Lagomorphs.
R.D. Stone,
Elephant Shrews.
Notes on Contributors.
Acknowledgments.
Index.
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published:
- Imprint: Academic Press
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Edwin Gould
Affiliations and expertise
National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.GM
George McKay
Affiliations and expertise
School of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia