ISBN: 0691099847 9780691099842

Category: Nature / Animals / Mammals

Page count: 576

<p>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. <i>A Guide to the Mammals of China</i> 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, <i>A Guide to the Mammals of China</i> is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna.</p><p> <ul><br> <li>The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species </li><br> <li>High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text </li><br> <li>Each species account comes with a distribution map </li><br> <li>Organized taxonomically for easy reference </li><br> <li>Includes an extensive bibliography </li><br> </ul></p>