Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence (Cabi Publishing)

Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation. This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal. CONTENTS......Page 6 Key to maps......Page 7 Preface......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 9 Prologue to the introduction......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 Monotremata......Page 24 Marsupialia......Page 26 Insectivora......Page 68 Chiroptera......Page 82 Primates......Page 84 Endentata......Page 106 Lagomorpha......Page 110 Rodentia......Page 156 Carnivora......Page 260 Proboscidea......Page 358 Perissodactyla......Page 362 Artiodactyla......Page 384 References......Page 558 B......Page 600 D......Page 601 H......Page 602 M......Page 603 O......Page 604 R......Page 605 S......Page 606 Z......Page 607 C......Page 608 L......Page 609 O......Page 610 S......Page 611 Z......Page 612 "Introduced Mammals of the World is an essential reference for students of ecological systems management and biological conservation. It provides an invaluable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) and so avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision-makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions."--Jacket Rotund body; dorsal surface and tail covered with long spines with some fur between them; forehead bulbous; eyes small; nose tubular; tongue long and sticky; spines creamy with white tip; fur dark brown to sandy colour; toes five; tail rudimentary. John L. Long. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [535]-576) And Indexes.