Mammals Of China (princeton Pocket Guides)

Mammals Of China (princeton Pocket Guides)
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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.

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.

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

The comprehensive pocket guide to all of China's 558 mammal speciesDescribes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species

Describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every speciesFeatures up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughout

Features up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughoutWritten by a team of leading specialists

Written by a team of leading specialists

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