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Mammals of Africa, v. 1 - Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (Hardcover)
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Mammals of Africa, v. 1 - Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (Hardcover)
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Mammals of Africa (MoA) is a series of six volumes which describes,
in detail, every currently recognized species of African land
mammal. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has
ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest
information and detailed discussion of the morphology,
distribution, biology and evolution (including reference to fossil
and molecular data) of Africa's mammals. With more than 1,160
species and 16-18 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
hundreds of colour illustrations and pencil drawings by Jonathan
Kingdon highlighting the morphology and behaviour of the species
concerned, as well as line drawings of skulls and jaws by Jonathan
Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a
detailed distribution map. Edited by Jonathan Kingdon, David
Happold, Tom Butynski, Mike Hoffmann, Meredith Happold and Jan
Kalina, and written by more than 350 authors, all experts in their
fields, Mammals of Africa is as comprehensive a compendium of
current knowledge as is possible. Extensive references alert
readers to more detailed information. This first volume in the
series comprises eight introductory chapters covering topics such
as evolution, geography and geology, biotic zones, classification,
behaviour and morphology. The rest of the book is devoted to the
Afrotheria, a grouping that comprises six orders and 49 species;
these are the hyraxes, elephants, manatees, otter-shrews,
golden-moles, sengis (elephant-shrews) and Aardvark.
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