Description
Book SynopsisAimed at naturalists, professional biologists, and students, this book will serve as a valuable reference for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.
Trade ReviewContains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field . . . a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which . . . is a welcome trend.
—Jon Hall,
Mammal WatchingAndrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs.
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The BiologistTable of ContentsPreface
Contributors
1. Introduction
2. Evolution of Lagomorphs
3. Systematics of Lagomorphs
4. Introduced Lagomorphs
5. Diseases of Lagomorphs
6. Conservation of Lagomorphs
SPECIES ACCOUNTS
Order Lagomorpha
Family Ochotonidae
Family Leporidae
The Rabbits
Sylvilagus
Lepus
References
Index
