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Author Skinner, J. D. (John Dawson), 1932- author.

Title The mammals of the southern African subregion
Edition Third edition /. / revised by John D. Skinner & Christian T. Chimimba ; colour illustrations by Clare Abbott [and others] ; monochrome illustrations by Clare Abbott [and others] ; maps by John Hall
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (xxv, 814 pages, 40, 5 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color)
Contents Appendix 1. Conservation status of southern African mammals -- Appendix 2. Colloquial names
Summary This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife
Notes Second ed., by John D. Skinner and Reay H.N. Smithers, published: Pretoria, Republic of South Africa : University of Pretoria, 1990
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 715-783) and indexes
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Subject Mammals -- Africa, Southern
NATURE -- Animals -- Mammals.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Mammals.
Mammals
Säugetiere
Southern Africa
Südafrika
Form Electronic book
Author Chimimba, Christian T., author.
ISBN 9781107340992
1107340993
9781461958109
1461958105