Mammals of China
Title:
Mammals of China
Author:
Hoffmann, Robert S.
Smith, Andrew T., 1946-
Xie, Yan, 1967-
Gemma, Federico
Sung, Wang
ISBN:
9780691154275
Publication Information:
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2013
Physical Description:
395 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 20 cm
Series:
Princeton pocket guides
Series Title:
Princeton pocket guides
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-388) and indexes.
"An outgrowth of the earlier comprehensive A guide to the mammals of China (Smith and Xie 2008)"--Pref.
Abstract:
"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"--Back cover.
Subject:
| Mammals -- China -- Identification |
| Systematik |
| Saugetiere |
| China |
Summary:
"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"--Back cover.