Canids of the World. Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, and Their Relatives

Castelló, J. R.

Publication Date: 2018

About this Item

This stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog. It features more than 150 superb colour plates depicting every kind of canid, and detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. The book also includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species, making Canids of the World the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to these intriguing and spectacular mammals. - Covers every species and subspecies of canid - Features more than 150 colour plates with more than 600 photos from around the globe - Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons - Describes key identification features, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and much more - Draws on the latest taxonomic research - Includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species - The ideal field companion and a delight for armchair naturalists Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 331 pp., 150 plates with 600+ color photos, 139 b/w illustrations, 174 b/w distribution maps, br. 8 [14 x 21. 7 cm]. Seller Inventory # W32451

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Title: Canids of the World. Wolves, Wild Dogs, ...

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Soft cover