With 1,160 species and 16 orders, Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world. The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series. Each volume follows the same format, with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa. The series includes some 660 colour illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon and his many drawings highlight details of morphology and behaviour of the species concerned. Diagrams, schematic details and line drawings of skulls and jaws are by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a detailed distribution map.
Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information.
- Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (352 pages)
- Volume II: Primates (560 pages)
- Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits (784 pages)
- Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats (800 pages)
- Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses (560 pages)
- Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids (704 pages)
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With 1,160 species and 16 orders, Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world. The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series. Each volume follows the same format, with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa. The series includes some 660 colour illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon and his many drawings highlight details of morphology and behaviour of the species concerned. Diagrams, schematic details and line drawings of skulls and jaws are by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a detailed distribution map.
Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information.
- Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (352 pages)
- Volume II: Primates (560 pages)
- Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits (784 pages)
- Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats (800 pages)
- Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses (560 pages)
- Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids (704 pages)
Imprint | Bloomsbury Natural History |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | February 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2013 |
Authors | Jonathan Kingdon, David Happold, Thomas Butynski, Michael Hoffmann, Meredith Happold, Jan Kalina |
Dimensions | 300 x 245 x 265mm (L x W x H) |
Format | Hardcover (Boxed set) |
Volumes | 6 |
Pages | 6 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4081-2257-0 |
Barcode | 9781408122570 |
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LSN | 1-4081-2257-X |