More than 450 photos and detailed, accessibly written descriptions survey the rich and varied world of North American mammals - from familiar species such as bear, deer, seals, squirrels, and rabbits to those that are more secretive or obscure, including shrews, bats, and voles.
`Mammals are among the most charismatic animals on the planet. Wilson and Ruff's book does an excellent job of summarizing the interesting and pertinent facts about members of this group that live in North America.' O.J.Reichman, President, American Society of Mammalogists