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Author: Tom J. Roberts
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 525
ISBN-13: 9780195777604
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text documents all the known existing mammalian fauna of Pakistan. Originally published in 1977, it has been brought up to date with new information. The 167 species accounts are supported by distribution maps, over 90 black and white drawings, and 24 colour plates.
Author: Tom J. Roberts
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Published: 1977
Total Pages: 400
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tom J. Roberts
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780195795684
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This volume covers sixty-five species with life history accounts and individual photographs, or pen and ink drawings made by the author." "During the second half of the twentieth century, since the birth of Pakistan, the author has witnessed many changes in the natural landscape of the country. These profound changes, necessitated by mankind's ever increasing need to develop both food and industrial resources, have inevitably resulted in a rapidly dwindling number of all our larger and more spectacular mammals. This field guide reveals, through accounts of their biology, their need for adequate living space, freedom from constant disturbance and persecution from man, and the threats posed by domestic flocks. The accounts show how they space themselves out, yet maintain contact with their kin, when precious food resources are hard to find. How even the largest and fiercest mammals are shy and secretive, needing undisturbed places for their continued survival." "It is hoped that this field guide will create a better awareness of our natural wildlife heritage, which we are so imminently in danger of losing. That in the future, there will be a determination to make some sacrifice in development needs to ensure their continued survival."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: K. K. Gurung
Publisher: A & C Black
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9780123093509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a field guide to the mammals of this unique subcontinent and includes the best places to watch them. It describes each of the 100 plus species that can be recognized in the field, including identification, habitat, range, behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The Field Guide also contains color illustrations of each mammal as well as tracks of the more prominent species, and mammal lists and maps for each national park. Key Features: The only current guide to mammals of the region Contains color pictures and full text on the 106 larger species likely to be encountered Includes drawings of tracks of key species to aid identification Presents full details of 23 parks and reserves, with location maps, visiting details and species lists for each
Author: Chelmala Srinivasulu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-05-19
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 1461434491
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUntil now, information on mammals in South Asia has never been brought together on a single platform providing all‐inclusive knowledge on the subject. This book is the most up‐to‐date comprehensive resource on the mammalian diversity of South Asia. It offers information on the diversity, distribution and status of 504 species of terrestrial and aquatic mammals found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This work is unique being the first of its kind that deals with diversity and distribution at the subspecies level. The book is divided in to three chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the subject and takes off from the recent works on mammals at the global level, provides an historical perspective on mammal studies in South Asia and concludes with a note on recent phylogenetic changes at supraordinal levels. Chapter 2 summarizes the information on the diversity of South Asian Mammals, provides analysis by country of mammalian diversity (supported by data in tabular form) dealing with species richness, endemism and possibly occurring species, separate analysis for each country with details on endemic and threatened species, extinct mammals, domestic mammals, and finally the IUCN status of mammals with special emphasis on threatened mammals. Chapter 3 is a comprehensive checklist that provides information on each species, including its scientific name, type details, standardized English name, synonyms, subspecies, distribution and comments on taxonomic status. Country‐wise listings and analysis of species richness with emphasis on subspecies distribution Most of the analysis is supported by data in tabular forms for better understanding Notes on extinct and domesticated mammals as well as their IUCN Red List Status with criteria for such status A very comprehensive bibliography that would help readers track down specific literature
Author: Charles Francis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-06-27
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 1472934997
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fully revised and updated second edition of the only comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. From large mammals such as the elephant, bears, big cats, dolphins and whales to monkeys and badgers to bats, civets, rats and shrews, South-east Asia is one of the world's richest regions in terms of mammal diversity. Species new to science are still being described regularly, though there is increasing pressure on all of its wild mammal populations. More than 550 species are covered in this comprehensive guide. Each species account includes key identification characteristics, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and many are accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy, or other aspects of identification. Beautiful colour plates depict nearly all species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution. This field guide is essential for any naturalist or traveller visiting this special corner of Asia.
Author: Andrew T. Smith
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013-05-26
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 1400846889
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChina'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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Published: 202?
Total Pages: 20
ISBN-13: 9788416728282
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Roland W. Kays
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2009-11-09
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 1400833507
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best field guide to North American mammals The best-selling field guide that "sets new standards" (New Scientist) and "makes all other field guides for mammals of the United States. . . and Canada obsolete" (Journal of Mammalogy) is now even better. Covering 20 species recognized since 2002 and including 13 new color plates, this fully revised edition of Mammals of North America illustrates all 462 known mammal species in the United States and Canada—each in beautiful color and accurate detail. With a more up-to-date species list than any other guide, improved facing-page descriptions, easier-to-read distribution maps, updated common and scientific names, and track and scat illustrations, this slim, light, and easy-to-use volume is the must-have source for identifying North American mammals. Roland Kays and Don Wilson have scoured the technical literature to pull out the key differences between similar species, and illustrated these whenever possible, making the guide useful to amateur naturalists and professional zoologists alike. Casual animal watchers will appreciate the overview of mammal diversity and the tips on identifying animals they can spy in their binoculars, while scientists will appreciate the exacting detail needed to distinguish similar species, including illustrations of shrew teeth, bat toes, and whale dorsal fins. The best-illustrated and easiest-to-use field guide to North American mammals Beautiful and accurate color illustrations of all 462 mammals found in the United States and Canada—including 20 species recognized since 2002 112 color plates—including 13 new ones Key identification information—fully revised—on facing pages The most current taxonomy/species list Fully revised, easy-to-read range maps Illustrations of tracks, scat, and whale and dolphin dive sequences
Author: Alfred L. Gardner
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 1363
ISBN-13: 022616957X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe vast terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the worlds richest mammalian fauna, but until now it has lacked a comprehensive systematic reference to the identification, distribution, and taxonomy of its mammals. The first such book of its kind, Mammals of South America both summarizes existing information and encourages further research of the mammals indigenous to the region. It includes identification keys and brief descriptions of each order, family, and genus. Species accounts include taxonomic descriptions, synonymies, keys to identification, distributions with maps and a gazetteer of marginal localities, lists of recognized subspecies, brief summaries of natural history information, and discussions of issues related to taxonomic interpretations.
