The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

Jonathan Kingdon

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Bloomsbury Wildlife
01 November 2018

Zoology: Mammals; Wildlife: mammals

Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

Competition note: There are regional mammal books covering southern Africa, for example, but none that covers the whole continent in a portable format. The smaller-format and more concise Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals may be more appealing to a more general safari market, but is much less comprehensive and more out of date.

By: Jonathan Kingdon
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.111kg
ISBN: 9781472962447
ISBN 10: 1472962443
Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface and acknowledgements Checklist of species Introduction to the first edition Introduction to the second edition The African environment Profiles of all mammal species Conservation Further reading Glossary

Jonathan Kingdon was born in Tanganyika and has spent the better part of his life in Africa. He been acclaimed as both a leading academic and a prominent artist. He is an acknowledged authority on African mammals and is the author of numerous books on the subject. He is also the founding and senior editor of the award-winning, 6-volume Mammals of Africa (Bloomsbury 2013).

Reviews for The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

Travellers and students of wildlife should take notice – this volume sets the standard for the field … This is quite simply a superb and authoritative work by an author of unsurpassed credentials and talent for his task. Everybody will delight in it. * Nature * The richness of information is exemplary. The illustrations would make a big cat purr. * The Guardian * For anyone planning an African safari, this guide should be as essential as binoculars. * New Scientist * This is an exquisite book to have, even if you have no intention to ever visit Africa (but then you are likely to change your mind after this Kingdon experience. * Mammal News * A superlative field guide … The book does what every good field guide should do. It gives you the tools to go out and observe creatures, and, by referring to the book, identify them. It is compact, user-friendly and accurate. And it will stimulate further study of Africa's fascinating and often unique fauna, and a concurrent desire to protect it. Who could ask for more? * Travels with Birds *