The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals: Second Edition

by Jonathan Kingdon

Overview

This is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013).

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards.

The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group.

All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species.

With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472979001
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	12/12/2019
Series:	Bloomsbury Naturalist
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	640
File size:	41 MB
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About the Author

Jonathan Kingdon was born in Tanganyika and has spent the better part of his life in Africa. He been acclaimed as both a leading academic and a prominent artist. He is an acknowledged authority on African mammals and is the author of numerous books on the subject. He is also the founding and senior editor of the award-winning, 6-volume Mammals of Africa (Bloomsbury 2013).
Jonathan Kingdon is one of the foremost authorities on African Mammals and an acclaimed artist. His many books include the bestselling Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (2nd edition 2015) and he was the founder and senior editor of the award-winning 6-volume series Mammals of Africa, both published by Bloomsbury.

Table of Contents

Preface and acknowledgements

Checklist of species
Introduction to the first edition
Introduction to the second edition
The African environment

Profiles of all mammal species

Conservation
Further reading
Glossary

Editorial Reviews

"This is an exquisite resource. . . . Kingdon has produced a thoroughly researched and beautifully composed field guide. Certainly, if you plan to go to Africa to observe wildlife, this is a ‘must have' resource."—-DRK, Wildlife Activist

"Praise for the previous edition: "Travellers and students of wildlife should take notice—this volume sets the standard for the field. . . . This is quite simply a superb and authoritative work by an author of unsurpassed credentials and talent for his task. Everybody will delight in it."—-Mark Pagel, Nature

"Praise for the previous edition: "For anyone planning an African safari, this guide should be as essential as binoculars."—-David Tomlinson, New Scientist

"Praise for the previous edition: "All naturalists resident in or visiting the continent should have a copy. It is much more than a field guide."—-Jeremy J. D. Greenwood, Habitat

"Praise for the previous edition: "This is a handy, nicely prepared pocket field guide covering every species of terrestrial African mammal and is the essential reference work to be carried along by anyone traveling in Africa."—-Rovert E. Hoopes, Wildlife Activist

"Praise for the previous edition: "This is an exquisite book to have, even if you have no intention to ever visit Africa (but then you are likely to change your mind after this Kingdon experience)."—-Hans Kruuk, Mammal News

"Praise for the previous edition: The richness of information is exemplary. The illustrations would make a big cat purr."—-John Ryle, Guardian

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