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Title Mammals of South America. Volume 1, Marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats / edited by Alfred L. Gardner.

Publication Info. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume) : maps
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Summary The vast terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the world's richest mammalian fauna, but until now it has lacked a comprehensive systematic reference to the identification, distribution, and taxonomy of its mammals. The first such book of its kind and the inaugural volume in a three-part series, "Mammals of South America" both summarizes existing information and encourages further research of the mammals indigenous to the region. Containing identification keys and brief descriptions of each order, family, and genus, the first volume of "Mammals of South America" covers marsupials, shrews, armadillos, sloths, anteaters, and bats. Species accounts include taxonomic descriptions, synonymies, keys to identification, distributions with maps and a gazetteer of marginal localities, lists of recognized subspecies, brief summaries of natural history information, and discussions of issues related to taxonomic interpretations. Highly anticipated and much needed, this book will be a landmark contribution to mammalogy, zoology, tropical biology, and conservation biology.
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Subject Mammals -- South America.
Mammals.
South America.
Mammals -- South America -- Classification.
Mammals -- South America -- Geographical distribution.
Genre/Form Classification.
Electronic books.
Added Author Gardner, Alfred L.
Other Form: Print version: Mammals of South America. Volume 1, Marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007 9780226282404 0226282406 (DLC) 2007017496 (OCoLC)124031828
ISBN 9780226282428 (electronic book)
0226282422 (electronic book)
1281956848
9781281956842
0226282406 (Cloth)