Mammals of China (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Smith, Andrew T.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781400846887
• Artikelnr.: 45474973

Autorenporträt

Edited by Andrew T. Smith & Yan Xie