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The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide
to the world's wildcats and hyenas From the Leopard Cat of Asia,
the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to
South America's Ocelots and North America's Bobcats, the wildcats
known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of
all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most
comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world's felids and
their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and
illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more
than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600
photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy
comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the
facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and
scientific names, and detailed information on key identification
features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species,
habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An
ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will
appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned
professionals. Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas-every species and
subspecies in the world Features more than 150 color plates
incorporating more than 600 photos Depicts species in similar poses
for quick and easy comparisons Provides key identification
information in detailed, facing-page species accounts Uses the
latest taxonomy Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on
where to observe each species
The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the
world's canids This stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field
guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray
Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, from African jackals
to the South American Bush Dog. It features more than 150 superb
color plates depicting every kind of canid and detailed facing-page
species accounts that describe key identification features,
morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation
status in the wild. The book also includes distribution maps and
tips on where to observe each species, making Canids of the World
the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to these intriguing
and spectacular mammals. Covers every species and subspecies of
canid Features more than 150 color plates with more than 600 photos
from around the globe Depicts species in similar poses for quick
and easy comparisons Describes key identification features,
habitat, behavior, reproduction, and much more Draws on the latest
taxonomic research Includes distribution maps and tips on where to
observe each species The ideal field companion and a delight for
armchair naturalists
Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and
unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first
comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including
antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the
hartebeest of Africa and the takin of Asia to the muskox of North
America, bovids are among the world's most spectacular animals and
this stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide is an ideal
way to learn more about them. The guide covers all species and
subspecies of bovids described to date. It features more than 300
superb full-color plates depicting every kind of bovid, as well as
detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key
identification features, horn morphology, distribution,
subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. This
book also shows where to observe each species and includes helpful
distribution maps. Suitable for anyone with an interest in natural
history, Bovids of the World is a remarkable and attractive
reference, showcasing the range and beauty of these important
mammals. * The first comprehensive field guide to all 279 bovid
species*337 full-color plates, with more than 1,500 photographs *
Detailed species accounts describe key identification features,
distribution, subspeciation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and
conservation status* Fully updated and revised taxonomy, with
common and scientific names* Easy-to-read distribution maps
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