Mammals of China

400 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

China's breathtaking diversity of natural habitats--from mountains and deserts to grasslands and lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. This one-of-a-kind pocket guide describes the characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of all 558 species of mammals found in China. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and beautiful color illustrations by wildlife artist Federico Gemma depict a majority of the species. The definitive text is written by leading specialists and follows the most current global standards for mammalian systematics. This field-ready pocket edition of A Guide to the Mammals of China makes the rich mammal fauna of China accessible to ecotravelers and naturalists like never before. - The comprehensive pocket guide to all of China's 558 mammal species - Describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species - Features up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughout - Written by a team of leading specialists

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• ISBN: 9780691154275
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.06.2013
• Größe: 190 x 113 mm
• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Herausgegeben von: Andrew T Smith, Yan Xie