Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World

Description:

A comprehensive, two-volume illustrated checklist of the world's mammals, published as a companion and taxonomic update to the nine-volume Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Incorporates recent taxonomic revisions and newly described species, providing concise accounts of all recognised mammal species, with updated scientific names, common names in English, French, German and Spanish, and IUCN Red List conservation categories. Includes notes on taxonomic changes, recognised subspecies and their distributions. Each species is accompanied by a full-colour illustration, adapted from the original handbook, and a revised distribution map. An authoritative reference to mammalian taxonomy and distribution, valuable both as a supplement to the original handbook and as a stand-alone work of reference. Complete in two volumes, housed in the publisher's illustrated slipcase.

Condition

2 vols in slipcase, large 4to (310x240mm). Fine.