Description
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
Author: Andrew T. Smith
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 06/02/2013
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 4.50w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9780691154275
ISBN10: 0691154279
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Asia | East | China
- Nature | Animals | Mammals
About the Author
Andrew T. Smith is President's Professor and Parents Association Professor of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Yan Xie is associate research professor in the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.