Authoritative guide, now available in paperback, to the state's mammals past and present. Full biogeographical and palaeontological background complements detailed species treatments.
An encyclopedic compilation of everything in the world that is known about the furry creatures of the Prairie State. -- Chicago Reader "Don Hoffmeister knows more about the mammals of Illinois than any other person, past or present, and his personal observations are treasures to be enjoyed by future generations." -- J. R. Choate, coauthor of Guide to Mammals of the Plains States "A model of natural history writing." -- SciTech Book News