This practical, informative and beautifully illustrated guide to the unique mammal fauna of Madagascar covers all 184 native species of mammal found on the island, including several newly-described species. It is illustrated in full colour throughout, and features a useful section detailing the best mammal-watching sites on Madagascar.
This title is a reduced format field guide adaptation of the highly acclaimed Pica Press book Mammals of Madagascar. Madagascar has a unique mammal fauna. Of the 184 species, at least 103 are found nowhere else on earth.
It is best known for its 33 species of lemur, but there are also a
great variety of tenrecs, bats, rodents, viverrids and mongooses. As
the only mammal taxa present on Madagascar, these groups have
demonstrated remarkable adaptive radiation, giving rise to some of the
most remarkable species in the world, such as the witch-like Aye-aye,
the elegant Fosa and the bizarre Hedgehog Tenrecs. Anyone interested in
mammals will hope to explore Madagascar's extraordinary assemblage of
species, and this is the perfect identification guide for the island.
