Mammals of North America: (Second Edition) (Princeton Field Guides)
Praise for the first edition: "Will be welcomed by amateur naturalists and field biologists."--SciencePraise for the first edition: "Makes all other field guides for mammals of the United States (exclusive of Hawaii) and Canada obsolete."--Jerry R. Choate,Journal of MammalogyPraise for the first edition: "Sets new standards in field guides. A must for any biological traveller to the US or Canada, as well as for residents."--Adrian Barnett,New Scientist"Probably the easiest to use of the field guides to the mammals of North America."--Ian Palsen,Birdbooker Report"When it comes to field guides, Princeton University Press has long held a position of honor and respect among both professional and amateur naturalists for consistently providing exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail. With its new and updated illustrations, revised identification information, and the addition of twenty recently recognized species to its contents, the new second edition ofMammals of North Americaby Roland Kays and Don Wilson more than upholds this well-earned reputation."--John Riutta,The Well-read Naturalist"This is an excellent, handy field guide in the Princeton Field Guides series."--Robert Hoopes,Wildlife Activist"This is a perfect guide for naturalists of all ages and skill levels. . . . [A] wonderfully compact and easy to use field guide."--Birdfreak.com"This is a truly indispensable guide for the experienced mammal watcher as well as a real treat to the novice. . . . With 112 color plates covering 462 species of North American mammals, the guide is up-to-date, accurate, handsome and handy. If you only have one reference to your local furry friends, be sure this one is on your book shelf."--Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner,Examiner.com"Many people with a 'nose for nature' want to identify whatever they see and certainly for North America this would be the book to have in your pocket. . . . This book is aimed at both professional mammalogists and amateur naturalists and would be great for travellers."--Helen Ashton,Reference Reviews