The Encyclopedia of Mammals - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199567999 ISBN 13: 9780199567997

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2009

Synopsis

Hailed as 'a rare combination of learning, decent writing and knock-your-eyes-out photography' by The Times and 'an ultimate in natural history books' by the Irish Times when it was published in its first edition, this encyclopedia has become the definitive reference work on mammals for the 21st century.

It covers the behaviour, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living mammal in the world in clear, accessible language, and is illustrated throughout with spectacular photographs and original artwork, including breathtaking photo-stories of momentous events, such as how a cheetah learns to hunt, an elephant's early years, and life in the pouch for a kangeroo. There are also feature articles on a range of fascinating topics, among them: Why do primates have big brains? Why do lions roar? And what are the costs of motherhood for seals?

Written by an international team of experts and edited by renowned zoologist Professor David Macdonald - whose documentary Meerkats United was voted the best wildlife film of all time by BBC viewers - this new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the most recent developments in modern zoology. It offers authoritative coverage of each species, and contains brand new photographs, maps, and illustrations, as well as essays on special topics, from conservation to the evolution of primates; from human culture to disease in the Tasmanian devil.

An essential work for zoologists and natural historians, this book is also a stunning point of reference for families and for anyone interested in the mammals of the world.

About this title

Review:

It is amazingly comprehensive...quite remarkable value. (BRISC)

Illustrated with beautiful and new photographs, this pleasant book is not only intended for mammalogists but it can also be read by beginners or non-specialists. (Mammalia)

About the Author:

David Macdonald has produced a wide range of books and wildlife films on mammals, both academic and trade. First known for his work on foxes, he has moved on to work on badgers, meerkats, buffalo, wild dogs, wolves.... He and his films have been shown on television and some of his books sold in tens of thousands. First among his book sales was the first edition of The Encyclopedia of Mammals, first published in 1983 which sold around 16,000 copies in the UK, 100,000 in the US, and
50,000 copies in other languages and was most recently reprinted (for the US) in 1995.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0199567999
• ISBN 13: 9780199567997
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 976
• Editor: MacDonald David