The Mammals of Israel

by Walter W. Ferguson, Susan Menache (Editor)

Although Israel is a small country, it possesses a unique combination and diversity of nearly one hundred species ofmammals unlike anywhere else in the world. This is the first comprehensive book to describe and illustrate in colorall the species and races of mammals of Israel and will be helpful in their identification.The Mammals of Israel includes their habits, habitat, distribution and taxonomic remarks on the status of certain speciesand subspecies. A resume' of the zoogeography of Israel introduces the reader to the mammals that inhabited theregion in prehistoric times. It is hoped that in view of the danger to the survival of wild animals, this book will increaseawareness of the wonderful wildlife heritage of Israel, enhance the appreciation and study of mammals, and helpprotect the mammals of the country for future generations.

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002