A Field Guide to the Carnivores of the World

Luke Hunter; Illus. Priscilla Barrett

ISBN 10: 1472950798 / ISBN 13: 9781472950796

Published by Bloomsbury, 2018

About this Item

All true carnivores trace their lineage back to an ancient common ancestor and many exhibit similar behaviours and adaptations despite a huge variation in species, from the now largely vegetarian giant panda to the common weasel. This guide comprises colour illustrations, distribution maps and descriptions for 250 species, with notes on habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns and conservation. A final section provides visual identification guides to skulls and footprints.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Field Guide to the Carnivores of the World
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472950798
• ISBN 13: 9781472950796
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Ranging from the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures. This new edition of Luke Hunter's comprehensive guide profiles all of the world's terrestrial carnivore species. Thoroughly updated throughout and covering recently described species, a detailed account describes each species' key identification characteristics, distribution and habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life history statistics, conservation and the latest on classification. The new edition also includes accurate distribution maps for each species. Colour plates by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett depict each species, with subspecies, colour variations and behavioural vignettes for many. There are also detailed line drawings of more than 230 skulls and 110 footprints.