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Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Vol. 1-9 (Complete set)

by Wilson, D.E.; Mittermeier, R.A.; Lacher, T.E.

Series : Handbook of Mammals of the World
Volume: 1-9
Publisher : Lynx Edicions
Published In : Barcelona
Illustrations : col plates, col photos, distribution maps

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Description:

The first work to illustrate and describe every living species of mammal on Earth. Now complete in 9 volumes.

The Handbook of Mammals of the World (HMW) is an unprecedented, lavishly illustrated reference work for the Class Mammalia. This series of 9 large-format volumes describes and illustrates every currently recognized mammal species, along with a detailed overview of each mammalian Family. It provides up-to-date information on the evolutionary relationships, natural history, ecology, and current conservation status for all mammals. Every species is illustrated, and each Family Chapter contains beautiful color photographs of mammals in action. HMW provides comprehensive worldwide coverage by involving an international group of expert authors, each of whom is a leading authority on their respective groups of mammals.

This set includes all volumes (1 to 9) of the Handbook of the Mammals of the World series. Volume 9 is due to be published October 2019. Orders for complete sets will be sent on publication of Vol. 9.

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