This lavishly illustrated book presents in a lively and visually stimulating way the most recent findings of scientific research. An 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 mammals.
Contents include: Introducing Mammals; Classifying Mammals; Mammals through the Ages; Habitats and Adaptations; Mammal Behaviour; Endangered Species; Monotremes; Marsupials; Edentates; Insectivores; Tree Shrews; Flying Lemurs; Bats; Primates; Carnivores; Whales and Dolphins; Sea Cows; Elephants; Odd-toed Ungulates; Hyraxes; Aardvark; Even-toed Ungulates; Pangolins; Rodents; Lagomorphs; Elephant Shrews; and Notes on Contributors.