| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
456 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Previously published under title: Field guide to the larger mammals of Africa. |
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Text and map on endpapers. |
| Form |
Also issued in electronic format. |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 442) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Order Primates -- Order Perissodactyla -- Order Proboscidea -- Order Carnivora -- Order Sirenia -- Order Cetartiodactyla -- Order Hyracoidea -- Order Tubulidentata -- Order Pholidota -- Order Erinaceomorpha (Eulipotyphla) -- Order Macroscelidea -- Order Lagomorpha -- Order Rodentia -- Skulls -- Suggested further reading -- Glossary -- Photographic credits -- Index. |
| Summary |
Of the more than 5,500 mammals species worldwide, at least 1,200 occur in Africa. Stuarts' Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa - a classic and widely acclaimed work - concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger species, as well as some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. This new edition has been extensively revised, expanded and redesigned and includes: the most recent research and taxonomy; revised distribution maps and many new images; colour-coded grouping of orders; size icons; detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity; whales and dolphins now featured too. --Publisher |
| Subject |
Mammals -- Africa -- Identification.
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Mammals -- Africa -- Pictorial works.
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Mammals -- Africa -- Geographical distribution.
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Mammals. (OCoLC)fst01006948
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Mammals -- Geographical distribution.
(OCoLC)fst01006984
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Africa. (OCoLC)fst01239509
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| Genre/Form |
Field guides. (OCoLC)fst01940354
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Pictorial works. (OCoLC)fst01423874
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| Added Author |
Stuart, Tilde.
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| Added Title |
Field guide to the larger mammals of Africa |
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Larger mammals of Africa |
| ISBN |
9781775842743 (paperback) |
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1775842746 (paperback) |
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