Ebook: A Guide to the Mammals of China
Author: Andrew T. Smith (editor), Yan Xie (editor), Robert S. Hoffmann (editor), Darrin Lunde (editor), John MacKinnon (editor), Don E. Wilson (editor), W. Chris Wozencraft (editor), Federico Gemma (editor)
- Year: 2010
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Edition: Course Book
- Language: English
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China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna.
- The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species
- High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text
- Each species account comes with a distribution map
- Organized taxonomically for easy reference
- Includes an extensive bibliography