WALKER'S CARNIVORES OF THE WORLD

Portions of this text have been adapted from Nowak's Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th ed. The author opens with an introductory chapter summarizing the salient features of the Carnivora, followed by detailed accounts of the biology of the order, grouped taxonomically, with a brief introduction preceding each of the eight terrestrial families. Each account includes scientific and common names, number and distribution of species, physical attributes, measurements, hunting and social activity, reproduction, habitat, population dynamics, longevity, and status of threatened species. Illustrated throughout with b&w photographs.