Mammals of South America, Volume 1: Marsupials, Xenarthrans, Shrews, and Bats

Mammals of South America, Volume 1: Marsupials, Xenarthrans, Shrews, and Bats

Mammals of South America, Volume 1 is a comprehensive systematic reference to the mammals of South America, covering marsupials, shrews, armadillos, sloths, anteaters, and bats. It provides identification keys, taxonomic information, species descriptions, distribution maps, subspecies, natural history notes, and discussions of taxonomic interpretation, making it a valuable resource for mammalogy, zoology, tropical biology, and conservation research.

Key Features

• Comprehensive reference to South American mammals
• Covers marsupials, shrews, armadillos, sloths, anteaters, and bats
• Identification keys for species and genera
• Taxonomic descriptions and synonymies
• Distribution maps and locality gazetteer
• Recognized subspecies information
• Natural history summaries
• Discussion of taxonomic interpretation
• Systematic coverage of orders, families, and genera
• Important resource for mammalogy and zoology
• Applications in tropical and conservation biology
• Foundation for further research on South American mammals