Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Author: S Aulagnier

Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781472960993

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Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrial mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guideto the great wealth of fauna in this region. Species accounts are concise and authoritative, giving information on size, distribution, habitat, behaviour, reproduction and feeding. Each account is supported by distribution maps and superb illustrations. The book features over 100 plates, comprising of over 600 colour species artworks. Variation between the sexes is illustrated and anatomical diagrams are provided to assist identification.

The Atlas of European Mammals
The Atlas of European Mammals

Author: Anthony J. Mitchell-Jones

Publisher: Helm

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13:

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This volume presents maps of 194 species plotted on a 50km UTM grid and entirely based on field observations. Over 93,000 records are mapped with separate symbols for dat collected before or after 1970. Where appropriate, recent extinctions have been taken into account.

The Status and Distribution of European Mammals
The Status and Distribution of European Mammals

Author: Helen J. Temple

Publisher: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Numerous scientific studies show that biodiversity in Europe has been declining rapidly for some time and that this pattern has been matched by the great periods of expansion and intensification of land use. This first assessment of the Red List status of Europe's and the European Union's mammals shows us that 15% of our species are threatened with extinction, 27% were identified as declining and another 33% had an unknown population trend. It identifies those species that are threatened with extinction at the regional level - in order that appropriate conservation action can be taken to improve their status.

Terrestrial Cetartiodactyla
Terrestrial Cetartiodactyla

Author: Luca Corlatti

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-09-29

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 303024475X

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This volume provides comprehensive overviews of each terrestrial cetartiodactyl species’ biology including palaeontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat and diet. Their economic significance and management, as well as future challenges for research and conservation are also addressed. Each chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal and key literature. This authoritative volume of the Handbook of the Mammals of Europe is a timely and detailed compilation of all European terrestrial cetartiodactyls and will appeal to academics and students in mammal research, as well as to professionals dealing with mammal management, including control, use and conservation.

Europe's Sea Mammals Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde
Europe's Sea Mammals Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde

Author: Robert Still

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-07-16

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0691190623

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A state-of-the-art photographic identification guide to Europe’s whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals This cutting-edge photographic identification guide to Europe’s sea mammals—the only such guide of its kind—covers the 39 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 9 species of seals found in the region, which spans the eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic seas. Written and illustrated by a team of professional tour guides with extensive experience presenting the region’s sea mammals, the guide features more than 180 color photographs, maps and graphics, highlights key identification features and includes information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species. Produced with the marine conservation charity ORCA, the book presents mapping data from a decade of surveys, which shows both current distribution and changes over time. Europe’s Sea Mammals is an essential companion for whale watchers and anyone else who is interested in this enigmatic group of mammals. The only photographic guide dedicated to this popular whale-watching region Features more than 180 color photos, maps and graphics Highlights key identification features and provides essential information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species

Atlas of terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands
Atlas of terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands

Author: Marco Masseti

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 3110254581

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The goal of this book is to foster better knowledge of the mammalian fauna of the Mediterranean islands. The atlas presents the current state of knowledge of the past and present distribution of the non-flying terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands. It provides a distribution map for each species with extensive references and a description of all the mammalian taxa. The book also focuses on the important role of human beings in the redefinition of the insular ecological equilibrium, as well as on the environmental impact of biological invasions. The protection and study of this fauna can provide an opportunity for testing a range of different evolutionary theories.