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Author Behrens, Ken.

Title Wildlife of Madagascar / Ken Behrens, Keith Barnes.

Publication Info. Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2016.

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Series WILDGuides
WildGuides.
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Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; A brief introduction to Madagascar ; About this book ; Map of Madagascar showing biogeographic zones and most visited natural sites ; Biogeographic zones of Madagascar ; How to use this book ; MAMMALS ; CHEIROGALEIDAE: ; Mouse lemurs ; Dwarf lemurs.
Giant mouse and fork-marked lemurs LEPILEMURIDAE: ; Sportive lemurs ; LEMURIDAE: ; Bamboo lemurs ; Ring-tailed Lemur ; Northern brown lemurs ; Widespread brown lemurs ; Distinctive Eulemur species of the north and west ; Ruffed lemurs ; Woolly lemurs ; INDRIIDAE.
Western sifakas Eastern sifakas ; Local sifakas ; Indri ; DAUBENTONIIDAE: ; Aye-aye ; EUPLERIDAE: ; Malagasy carnivorans ; Fosa ; CHIROPTERA: ; Bats ; TENRECIDAE: ; Tenrecs ; NESOMYIDAE: ; Rodents ; CETACEA: ; Marine mammals ; BIRDS ; Ducks and grebes ; Gamebirds.
Herons White egrets ; Compact herons and Hamerkop ; Larger raptors ; Smaller raptors ; Shy birds of the forest floor ; Rails and jacana ; Plovers ; Smaller, plainer sandpipers ; Larger, more distinctive sandpipers ; Endemic pigeons ; Aquatic oddities ; Terns.
Birds of the sea Doves and pigeons ; Endemic pigeons ; Parrots ; Cuckoos ; Couas of the dry west & southwest ; Couas of the wet east & north ; Owls ; Nightjars ; Aerial feeders ; Kingfishers and bee-eater ; Hoopoe and roller ; More common rainforest ground-rollers.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 327) and indexes.
Summary The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent’s variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen. The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar’s wildlife Attractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seen Provides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservation Introductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments.
Language In English.
Subject Animals -- Madagascar.
Animals -- Madagascar -- Pictorial works.
TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Ecotourism.
Animals. (OCoLC)fst00809468
Madagascar. (OCoLC)fst01209332
Genre/Form Pictorial works. (OCoLC)fst01423874
Other Form: Print version: Behrens, Ken. Wildlife of Madagascar. Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2016 (DLC) 2016930334
ISBN 9781400880676 (electronic bk.)
140088067X (electronic bk.)
Standard No. 10.1515/9781400880676 doi
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