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Zona Tropical Publications
The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide
From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the creatures of the neotropics. With more than 400 spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information drawn from firsthand observation, new research, and synthesis of the scientific literature, this book describes all of Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals.
The mammal descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, local folklore mythology, and comprehensive information about natural history and conservation. The color illustrations show not only the mammals themselves but also their tracks, foods, and skulls. The text provides an entry point into a general study of tropical ecology and conservation for both first-time and experienced visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics as well as for naturalists, students and researchers.
The mammal descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, local folklore mythology, and comprehensive information about natural history and conservation. The color illustrations show not only the mammals themselves but also their tracks, foods, and skulls. The text provides an entry point into a general study of tropical ecology and conservation for both first-time and experienced visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics as well as for naturalists, students and researchers.
454 pages, Hardcover
First published June 28, 2007
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May 25, 2018
I got this book in Costa Rica during a mission trip. I was curious about a baby coati that was rescued by some of our friends at church & eventually released when he was fully grown. It does contain info about coatis. I learned a lot of other things about other animals as well. The introduction chapter goes from page xiii-xxxiii (pre-13 - pre-33), making the book seem longer at first. Most of the scientific facts are done from an evolutionary (non-creationism) standpoint, so I took that kind of info with a grain of salt. The pictures & descriptions of each animal were very informative & interesting.
June 20, 2018
A comprehensive, accessible look at Costa Rica's mammals. The creatures themselves are much more beautiful than his illustrations.
July 31, 2009
I am absorbing this book over time, as I anticipate many trips to Costa Rica over the years, first maybe on my honeymoon.
Very well written, illustrated and organized!
Very well written, illustrated and organized!
April 21, 2011
Wonderful book and a brilliant author. We were lucky enough to have Mark himself accompany us on our field trip in Corcovado.
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