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This is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013).Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world''s foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards.The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group.All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species.With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be

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Preface and acknowledgements Checklist of species Introduction to the first edition Introduction to the second edition The African environment Profiles of all mammal species Conservation Further reading Glossary

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Wildlife
      Published 16 August 2018
      ISBN-13 9781472962447
      978-1472962447
      ISBN-10 1472962443
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      Science & Nature Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013).Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world''s foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards.The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group.All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species.With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be

      Table of Contents
      Preface and acknowledgements Checklist of species Introduction to the first edition Introduction to the second edition The African environment Profiles of all mammal species Conservation Further reading Glossary

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