The Biology of Small Mammals
Any college-level natural history library needs this survey.(Midwest Book Review)Highly recommended.(Choice)Utilizing fossil records and extant small mammals, the author provides an interesting look into their physical make up and way of life.(Wildlife Activist)Where Dr. Merritt’s book shines and separates itself from other mammalogy books is when he adds the details, examples, and colorful commentary allowing readers to share his passion and enthusiasm for small mammals... Dr. Merritt manages to keep these passages both rigorous and entertaining, the true mark of a fine teacher.(Robert McCleeryJournal of Wildlife Management)Merritt writes with evident enthusiasm for his subject, he is impressively up to date on most topics, and the book is copiously illustrated.(William Z. Likicker Jr.Bioscience)An absolute treasure trove of interesting information and facts.(Olaf R. P. Bininda-EmondsQuarterly Review of Biology)The book is written to appeal to a broad readership, including naturalists, wildlife biologists, ecologists, and students of science. The book will certainly please those with a genuine interest in small mammal biology.(Howard O. Clark, Jr.Western North American Naturalist)