Edited by David W. Macdonald
7,000 entries
Over 785 maps, colour photographs and illustrations
‘an ultimate in natural history books’ — Irish Times
Written by an international team of experts and edited by renowned zoologist Professor David Macdonald, this new edition of The Encyclopedia of Mammals has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the most recent developments in modern zoology. It covers the behaviour, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living mammal in the world in clear, accessible language, and is superbly illustrated throughout with photographs and original artwork. There are also feature articles on a range of fascinating topics, such as: Why do primates have big brains? Why do lions roar? And what are the costs of motherhood for seals?
David W. Macdonald is founder and director of Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Oxford's Professor of Wildlife Conservation, and a senior Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. He is the winner of the 2005 Dawkins Prize for Conservation and a well-known film-maker and author.
Print edition ISBN: 9780199206087; 0199206082
Publishing history: First edition 1984; second edition 2001; third edition 2006
Copyright: © The Brown Reference Group 2006, 2007
