Contributions

  • Gould, Edwin, 1933- - Contributor
  • McKay, George. - Contributor
  • Kirshner, David. - Contributor

Publication

1998 - Academic Press, San Diego, CA, California

Language

English

Word Count

60,000 words, Guess

Page Count

240 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing3211179

Classifications

  • LCCQL701.2 .E53 1998

Alternate Titles

  • Mammals

Description

Introduces mammals. Their characteristics, evolution, classificaiton, biology, behavious, habitats, adaptations and conservation status.

Description

This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the Encyclopedia of Mammals features new conservation information on each order, highlighting the three levels of threat - critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. Statistics regarding the number of families, genera, and species within each of the orders and the number of endangered species have been amended to reflect the most recent data. The species distribution maps have also been updated. The authoritative text is written by the worlds leading mammalogists who have included newly discovered species as well as numerous insights afforded us by recent research. The text is complemented 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 once-secret lives of mammals.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Natural world

Other Editions

  • Encyclopedia of mammalsAcademic Press1998-01-01

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