The mammals of the southern African subregion / revised by John D. Skinner & Christian T. Chimimba

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Skinner, J. D. (John Dawson), 1932- author.

Chimimba, Christian T., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mammals--Africa, Southern.

Mammals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 814 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife.

Contents:

Appendix 1. Conservation status of southern African mammals

Appendix 2. Colloquial names.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-139-88321-6

1-107-38604-7

1-107-38397-8

1-107-39040-0

1-107-39520-8

1-107-39881-9

1-107-38748-5

1-107-34099-3