Handbook of the Mammals of the World, Volume 8: Insectivores, Sloths and Colugos
by Wilson, Don E.; Mittermeier, Russell A.

Format: Hardcover
Release Date: 9/23/2018
Code: HMW8
Condition: New
Dust Jacket: New
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This volume also includes a Special Chapter: Conservation Priorities and Actions for the Orders Cingulata, Pilosa, Afrosoricida, Macroscelidea, Eulipotyphla, Dermoptera, and Scandentia by Rosalind Kennerley, Thomas Lacher, Jr, Victor Mason, Shelby McCay, Nicolette Roach, P. J. Stephenson, Mariella Superina & Richard Young.
Coverage of the following families: Dasypodidae (Long-nosed Armadillos), Chlamyphoridae (Chlamyphorid Armadillos), Myrmecophagidae (Anteaters), Cyclopedidae (Silky Anteaters), Megalonychidae (Two-toed Sloths), Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths), Tenrecidae (Tenrecs), Potamogalidae (Otter-shrews), Chrysochloridae (Golden Moles), Macroscelididae (Sengis), Ptilocercidae (Pen-tailed Treeshrew), Tupaiidae (Treeshrews), Cynocephalidae (Colugos), Erinaceidae (Hedgehogs, Moonrats and Gymnures), Soricidae (Shrews), Talpidae (Moles, Desmans, Star-nosed Moles and Shrew Moles), and Solenodontidae (Solenodons).
Following in the footsteps of the highly lauded Handbook of the Birds of the World series, the Handbook of the Mammals of the World is expected to be an extraordinary and unique project. To be completed over several years in nine volumes, it will illustrate and describe in detail every mammalian species on the planet. We will continue to offer pre-publication discounts on future volumes. Contact us to inquire about the pre-order discount price.
ISBN: 9788416728084
Publisher: Lynx Edicions
Year of Publication: 2018
Page Count: 709
Shipping Weight: 10.00 lb
Series: Handbook of Mammals of the World