Felids and hyenas of the world : wildcats, panthers, lynx, pumas, ocelots, caracals, and relatives / José R. Castelló, Andrew C. Kitchener, Alexander Sliwa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Castelló, José R., author.

Contributor:

Sliwa, Alexander, writer of foreword.

Kitchener, Andrew, writer of foreword.

Series:

Princeton field guides.

Princeton field guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Felidae--Pictorial works.

Felidae.

Felidae--Identification.

Genre:

field guides.

Classification.

Field guides.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations (chielf color), maps.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey ; Oxford, England : Princeton University Press, [2020]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's wildcats and hyenas. From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America's Ocelots and North America's Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world's felids and their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas--every species and subspecies in the world; Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos; Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons; Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page species accounts; Uses the latest taxonomy. Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species.

Contents:

Panthera lineage : tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards

Puma lineage : puma, jaguarundi, and cheetah

Ocelot lineage : ocelot, margay, guiña, colocolo, and related species

Leopard cat lineage : leopard cat, Pallas's cat, and related species

Caracal lineage : caracal, serval, and African golden cat

Wildcat lineage : domestic cat, wildcats, and related species

Lynx lineage : lynx and bobcat

Bay cat lineage : Asiatic golden cat, marbled cat, and Borneo bay cat

Hyenas : hyenas and aardwolf

Skulls.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-691-20845-X

OCLC:

1184515977