Mammals of China (Princeton Pocket Guides Book 9)

China's breathtaking diversity of natural habitats--from mountains and deserts to grasslands and lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. This one-of-a-kind pocket guide describes the characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of all 558 species of mammals found in China. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and beautiful color illustrations by wildlife artist Federico Gemma depict a majority of the species. The definitive text is written by leading specialists and follows the most current global standards for mammalian systematics. This field-ready pocket edition of A Guide to the Mammals of China makes the rich mammal fauna of China accessible to ecotravelers and naturalists like never before. * The comprehensive pocket guide to all of China's 558 mammal species * Describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species * Features up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughout * Written by a team of leading specialists Contents List of Figures List of Maps List of Habitat Images Preface Contributors Introduction Acknowledgments CLASS MAMMALIA—The Mammals ORDER PROBOSCIDEA ORDER SIRENIA ORDER SCANDENTIA ORDER PRIMATES—Primates ORDER RODENTIA—Rodents ORDER LAGOMORPHA—Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares ORDER ERINACEOMORPHA ORDER SORICOMORPHA—Shrews and Moles ORDER CHIROPTERA—Bats ORDER PHOLIDOTA ORDER CARNIVORA—Carnivores ORDER PERISSODACTYLA ORDER ARTIODACTYLA—Even-toed Ungulates ORDER CETACEA—Whales, Porpoises, and Dolphins APPENDIX I: Cetaceans Found off the Coast of China APPENDIX II: Hypothetical Mammals APPENDIX III: Introduced Alien, Feral, or Free-ranging Domestic Mammals GLOSSARY FURTHER READING Index to Scientific Names Index to Common Names