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Book SynopsisLinking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna.
Trade ReviewThis is an important book. -- John Laurence Kelland American Reference Books Annual This artistic and scholarly triumph belongs in all academic libraries...Highly recommended. Choice A fascinating read and a visual feast, this book lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife. Ethnology, Ecology & Evolution This book can be recommended for its illustrations alone... Add to this extensive research and explanations and you have an excellent book on the evolution of African large mammals. E-Streams Important for present-day conservationalists who want to protect this "Garden of Eden." -- Asad R. Rahmani Hornbill [It] fills an obvious gap in the popular scientific literature... It is a worthy addition to any fossil fan's library. Fossil News
Table of Contents1. Dating, Continental Drift, Climate Change, and the Motor of Evolution 2. The Background to Mammalian Evolution in Africa 3. African Mammals, Past and Present 4. Fossil Sites in Africa 5. The Evolving African Mammalian Fauna Epilogue Further Reading Index
