A guide to the mammals of China / / Andrew T. Smith and Yan Xie, editors ; Robert S. Hoffmann and others, contributing authors ; illustrator Wang Sung

• Pubblicazione: Princeton, N.J., : Princeton University Press, c2008; Princeton, N.J. : , : Princeton University Press, , 2008
• Edizione: Course Book
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xiii, 544 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
• Disciplina: 599.0951
• Soggetto topico: Mammals - China
• Persona (resp. second.): SmithAndrew T. <1946->; XieYan <1967->; HoffmanRobert S.; SungWang
• Note generali: Description based on print version record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [495]-525) and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Species Plates -- Figures -- Maps -- Habitat Illustrations -- Preface -- Contributors -- Introduction / Smith, Andrew T. / Yan, Xie -- Species Plates -- Taxonomic Descriptions -- CLASS MAMMALIA / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Proboscidea. Family Elephantidae / Smith, Andrew T. / MacKinnon, John -- Order Sirenia. Family Dugongidae / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Scandentia. Family Tupaiidae / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Rodentia - Rodents / Lunde, Darrin / Smith, Andrew T. / Hoffmann, Robert S. -- Family Sciuridae-Squirrels / Hoffmann, Robert S. / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Lagomorpha-Pikas, Rabbits, And Hares / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Erinaceomorpha Family Erinaceidae-Hedgehogs And Gymnures / Hoffmann, Robert S. / Lunde, Darrin -- Order Soricomorpha-Shrews And Moles / Hoffmann, Robert S. / Lunde, Darrin -- Order Chiroptera-Bats / Wilson, Don E. -- Order Pholidota Family Manidae Genus Manis-Pangolins / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Carnivora-Carnivores / Wozencraft, W. Chris -- Order Perissodactyla Family Equidae Genus Equus-Horses, Zebras, And Asses / Smith, Andrew T. -- Order Artiodactyla- Even-Toed Ungulates / MacKinnon, John -- Order Cetacea-Whales, Porpoises, And Dolphins / Smith, Andrew T. -- Appendix I. Cetaceans Found Off The Coast Of China -- Appendix II. Hypothetical Mammals -- Appendix III. Introduced Alien, Feral, Or Free-Ranging Domestic Mammals -- Glossary -- References -- Index To Scientific Names -- Index To Common Names
• Sommario/riassunto: China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography
• Titolo autorizzato: A guide to the mammals of China
• ISBN: 1-282-63935-8; 9786612639357; 1-4008-3411-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910810966403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II