A Guide to the Mammals of China

China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. __A Guide to the Mammals of China__ is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, __A Guide to the Mammals of China__ is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. * The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species * High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text * Each species account comes with a distribution map * Organized taxonomically for easy reference * Includes an extensive bibliography Contents Species Plates Figures Maps Habitat Illustrations Preface Contributors Introduction Species Plates Taxonomic Descriptions CLASS MAMMALIA Order Proboscidea. Family Elephantidae Order Sirenia. Family Dugongidae Order Scandentia. Family Tupaiidae Order Rodentia - Rodents Family Sciuridae–Squirrels Order Lagomorpha–Pikas, Rabbits, And Hares Order Erinaceomorpha Family Erinaceidae–Hedgehogs And Gymnures Order Soricomorpha–Shrews And Moles Order Chiroptera–Bats Order Pholidota Family Manidae Genus Manis–Pangolins Order Carnivora–Carnivores Order Perissodactyla Family Equidae Genus Equus–Horses, Zebras, And Asses Order Artiodactyla– Even-Toed Ungulates Order Cetacea–Whales, Porpoises, And Dolphins Appendix I. Cetaceans Found Off The Coast Of China Appendix II. Hypothetical Mammals Appendix III. Introduced Alien, Feral, Or Free-Ranging Domestic Mammals Glossary References Index To Scientific Names Index To Common Names Offers guidance to 556 species of mammals found in China. This volume describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of each species. It includes a distribution map accompanying each species account, and color plates that illustrate a majority of species. Features a comprehensive guide to all species of mammals found in China. This reference guide describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species