Britain's Mammals A Field Guide to the Mammals of Britain and Ireland (PDF)

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Synopsis

Britain's Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Britain and Ireland in recent times—including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features hundreds of stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species.
This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs—including tracks, droppings and nests—that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. In addition, guidance is provided on ways of studying and observing mammals—including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching—as well as mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Britain and Ireland.
Comprehensive coverage of every mammal recorded in Britain and Ireland
500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features
Up-to-date distribution maps
Detailed illustrations of tracks, dentition and other identification features
Helpful tips for identifying tracks and other signs you may find in the field
Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations
Advice on finding and watching mammals

Book details

Author:
Dominic Couzens, Andy Swash, Robert Still, Jon Dunn
ISBN:
9781400866038
Related ISBNs:
9780691156972
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-09-25
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
Princeton University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Animals, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Reference