The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals

By American Society of Mammalogists

America north of Mexico is home to more than 400 species of mammals. In this comprehensive volume, more than 450 photographs and accessibly written descriptions survey the rich and varied world of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560988452
• ISBN13: 9781560988458
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
• Length: 750 Pages
• Weight: 5.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Dream come true!

This is the book I have been looking for all my life! It is the magnificent accomplishment of numerous experts in the field of Mammalology. The level of authoritive detail is unparalleled in any Field guide, Book of Mammals, or Wildlife manual. Coupled with excellent Photos (almost all color) and plenty of information on every species, This book dominates the literature on the subject. As informative as a species account in a scientific journal, but easy to read, this book is an absolute must have for nature lovers, wildlife professionals and everyone in between! The hands down winner of my extensive animal library. Deserves more stars (10! ).

A complete, high-quality reference.

This book was indeed a welcome and valuable addition to our high school library. It provides an interesting and comprehensive commentary on each mammal, including such topics as the special features or habits, the risks to the animal in today's world, efforts being made for its protection, descriptions of typical dens or living quarters, social group characteristics, food preferences and hunting, etc. Each article is signed and then followed by a summary such as would be found in a field guide (size, common names, references, etc.). Includes indexes by both common and scientific names, a glossary, bibliography, and photography credits.