A Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia

by Charles M. Francis, Priscilla Barrett (Illustrator), Robin Budden (Illustrator)

Southeast Asia is home to more than 500 mammal species. This richly illustrated field guide is the most comprehensive reference to all mammals currently known to exist in mainland Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. Every species is covered in full, from elephants and rhinos to dolphins, monkeys, carnivores, bats, mice, and shrews. The detailed text describes key identification features, ecology, habitat, distribution, and status. Seventy-two high-quality color plates depict most of the species covered, and there are distribution maps for easy reference. Charles Francis gives practical guidance on how to find and study mammals and covers important topics such as conservation. A Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia is a one-of-a-kind resource for naturalists and researchers and ideal for general readers.

Genres: Nature

392 pages, Hardcover

First published April 17, 2008

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A professional level scientific reference guide with detailed line drawings of dentition, skulls and tracks for help with identification. Hand drawn illustrations of species are separated into a 'plates' section ala old school reference books, with text detailing information about individual species in a separate portion of the book. The title is a bit of a misnomer though, since it only covers mainland SE Asia, leaving out the islands of Indonesia, Borneo and the Philippines, all chock full of endemic species and boasting incredibly rich biodiversity in and of themselves.