Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrial
mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guide
to the great wealth of fauna in this region. Species accounts are
concise and authoritative, giving information on size, distribution,
habitat, behaviour, reproduction and feeding. Each account is supported
by distribution maps and superb illustrations. The book features over
100 plates, comprising of over 600 colour species artworks. Variation
between the sexes is illustrated and anatomical diagrams are provided
to assist identification.