Mammals of Africa MoA is a series of six volumes which describes in detail every currently recognized species of African land mammal This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology distribution biology and evolution including reference to fossil and molecular data of Africa s mammals With 1 160 species and 16 orders Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series Each volume follows the same format with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa The series includes some 660 colour illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon and his many drawings highlight details of morphology and behaviour of the species concerned Diagrams schematic details and line drawings of skulls and jaws are by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold Every species also includes a detailed distribution map Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information Volume I Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria 352 pages Volume II Primates 560 pages Volume III Rodents Hares and Rabbits 784 pages Volume IV Hedgehogs Shrews and Bats 800 pages Volume V Carnivores Pangolins Equids and Rhinoceroses 560 pages Volume VI Pigs Hippopotamuses Chevrotain Giraffes Deer and Bovids 704 pages

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