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Mammals of South America [Hardcover]

Rexford D. Lord (Author)

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (30 Jan 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0801884942
ISBN-13: 978-0801884948
Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 21.3 x 2.4 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,084,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11 in Books > Science & Nature > Nature > Wild Animals > By Region > South & Central America & Caribbean

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This is a highly interesting overview of the mammalian fauna of South America, and is highly recommended to anyone interested in natural history.

(Dan R. Kunkle Wildlife Activist 2007)

Anyone interested in but unfamiliar with South American mammals should find this book fascinating.

(Alfred L. Gardner Journal of Mammalian Evolution 2007)

A readable account of... impressive diversity... I certainly enjoyed reading the book.

(F.E. Zachos Kiel Mammalian Biology )

Beautiful book.

(Francis Petter Mammalia )

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From marsupials to bats to carnivores to cetaceans, fully one-fourth of the world's mammals can be found on the South American continent. Rexford D. Lord provides the most vivid snapshot of South American fauna ever produced. With 252 stunning photographs—most taken by the author during his 40 years as an ecologist and mammalogist in the region—and engaging descriptions of each of the mammal families found on the continent, Lord reveals the diversity of these incredible animals.

Among the mammals profiled here are the unusual and exotic spectacled bear, the capybara (the world’s largest rodent), and the common llama. Lord includes such fascinating facts as details about the "third eyelid" of the manatee, the strange hair of sloths, how vampire bats actually feed, and the unusual lives of river dolphins. Intertwined with the facts and photographs are stories of the connection between mammals and humans in South America, including current conservation issues.

This breathtaking overview will find a place in the library of anyone with interests in the fauna of the continent. Arranged according to the recognized mammal families, it will serve as a valuable reference for both students and professional mammalogists.

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