This beautifully illustrated resource introduces users to the diversity of mammal life. In clear language, it investigates the wide range of mammalian lifestyles and habits, noting the ways in which mammals have adapted to live in a variety of habitats and showing the similarities and differences among species. Benefits include graphic family trees for different species. Paying special attention to the ways in which mammals interact with their natural environments, this attractive and accessible title also discusses the ways in which human behavior influences the chances of survival for mammal species around the world.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Over 90 in-depth entries
• Over 1200 color illustrations
• Over 130 original maps
• Articles include:
  • Profile
  • Anatomy
  • Habitat and survival
  • Behavior

Relatives boxes and Predators and Prey boxes explore the ways in which creatures interact in their environments.

Did you know? and Amazing Facts boxes focus on particularly exciting topics At Risk boxes employ the endangerment classification system of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Each article provides a clear and detailed discussion of an individual mammal species or family, covering the life cycle and habits of each mammal type, discussing the ways in which their similarities and differences suit them for life in their distinct habitats. A detailed and highly illustrated investigation of each mammal’s anatomy points out distinguishing anatomical features.

BENEFITS Combining clear and lively text with high-quality illustrations, this resource offers a vivid introduction to the behaviors and life cycles of mammals. Through its explanations of the ways in which certain species live together on earth, and the ways in which some are endangered as their habitats are threatened by human actions, it paints a clear picture of the interrelationships among species.