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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an examination of the mammalian fauna of Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo in Ireland. It reflects the biodiversity of the island, which is representative of the western Irish fauna, and forms part of a wider Survey of Clare Island. The Survey was undertaken by the Royal Irish Academy in the early 20th century, and this volume contains a report on the mammals of the island. It reviews the distribution of ten species of mammals found on the island and considers the history of the mammalian fauna from a zoological perspective. The author notes that the fauna likely arrived in Ireland via land bridges during the Ice Age and that the mammalian fauna of the island probably shares a common origin with that of England. This book will be of value to those interested in the biodiversity of Ireland, the history and diversity of mammals, and the history of zoology in Ireland. It is well-written and accessible to non-specialists while remaining rooted in zoological science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…