Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar

The most up-to-date handbook covering the mammals of Madagascar, illustrated with exceptional photography

Nick Garbutt is a well known authority on Madagascar's wildlife. He has observed the majority of the island's mammals in the wild - a claim only a handful of others can make. He is an award-winning wildlife photographer and talented artists, and contributes articles and photos to many publications including National Geographic, Africa Geographic and BBC Wildlife.

Acknowledgements Introduction How to Use the Handbook BiogeographyHow Did Mammals Arrive in Madagascar? Regions and Habitats of Madagascar Lowland Rainforest and Littoral Forest Mid-Elevation Montane Rainforest High-Elevation Montane Rainforest Sclerophyllous Forest and High Mountain Thicket Seasonal Humid Forest (Sambirano) Dry Deciduous Forest Subarid Thorn Scrub or Spiny Forest Mangroves Grasslands and Palm Savannahs THE MAMMALS OF MADAGASCAROverviewTaxonomy The Species Conundrum Classification of the Extant Mammals of MadagascarTenrecs, Order Afrosoricida Family Tenrecidae Subfamily Tenrecinae Subfamily Geogalinae Subfamily Oryzorictinae Bats, Order Chiroptera Suborder Pteropodiformes (Yinpterochiroptera) Family Pteropodidae Family Rhinonycteridae Family Hipposideridae Suborder Vespertilioniformes (Yangoterochiroptera) Family Emballonuridae Family Nycteridae Family Myzopodidae Family Molossidae Family Miniopteridae Family Vespertilionidae Lemurs, Order PrimatesInfraorder Lemuriformes Family Cheirogaleidae Family Lepilemuridae Family Lemuridae Family IndriidaeInfraorder Chiromyiformes Family Daubentoniidae Malagasy Carnivorans, Order Carnivora Family Eupleridae Subfamily Eupleriinae Subfamily Galidiinae Rodents, Order Rodentia Family Nesomyidae Subfamily Nesomyinae Non-Native Mammals Non-Native Rodents Old World Rats and Mice Non-Native Carnivorans True Civets Domestic Dogs Feral Cats Non-Native Insectivores Shrews Hoofed Mammals Wild Pigs Domestic Stock Deer Threats to Madagascar's Mammals Habitat Loss and Fragmentation Habitat Degradation Mining Operations Hunting and Bushment The Illegal Pet Trade Intrusion by Non-Native Species Conservation and the Island's Protected AreasParks and Reserves Important Mammal Watching Sites Rainforest Areas Deciduous Forest Areas Spiny Forest Areas The Extinct Mammal Fauna Middle Jurassic Mammals Late Cretaceous Mammals Quaternary Mammals Order Bibymalagasia Order Afrosoricida Order Chiroptera Order Primates Infraorder Lemuriformes Order Carnivora Order Artiodactyla Order Rodentia Classification of Extinct Subfossil Mammals GlossarySpecies ChecklistsGeneral BibliographyPhoto CreditsIndex

Truly spectacular, an immense achievement. The photos are awesome and it's rare to see a guide book that is also so meticulous in providing available information on life history and biology.
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated book. A cherished resource.