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 500
colour illustrations numerous line drawings and more than 500 maps this book will be an
essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the
continent.Competition note: There are regional mammal books covering southern Africa for
example but none that covers the whole continent in a portable format. The smaller-format and
more concise Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals may be more appealing to a more general
safari market but is much less comprehensive and more out of date.
