Encyclopedia of Mammals
Academic Press
2nd Edition
Published on 22. July 1998
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-12-293670-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the First Edition "An impressive list of 19 contributors...Helpful to general readers; distribution maps for the orders will be useful to students." -LIBRARY JOURNALMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour photographs, colour illustrations, maps, diagrams, index
Dimensions
Height: 316 mm
Width: 247 mm
Weight
1556 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-293670-8 (9780122936708)
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Persons
Content
The world of mammals: introducing mammals, G. McKay; classifying mammals, J.E. Hill; mammals through the ages, T. Kemp; habitats and adaptations, G.L. Kirkland Jr; mammal behaviour, D.M. Stoddart; endangered species, A. LaBastille. Kinds of mammals: monotremes, T. Grant; marsupials, R. Strahan; edentates, R.D. Stone; insectivores, R.D. Stone; tree shrews, R.D. Stone; flying lemurs, J.E. Hill; bats, J.E. Hill; primates, C. Groves; carnivores, W.C. Wozencraft and J.E. King; whales and dolphins, M.M. Bryden; sea cows, H. Marsh; elephants, J. Shoshani; odd-toed ungulates, N. Owen-Smith; hyraxes, J. Shoshani; aardvark, J. Shoshani; even-toed ungulates, V. Geist; pangolins, R.D. Stone; rodents, M.J. Delany; lagomorphs, M.J. Delany; elephant shrews, R.D. Stone.