Carnivores of the World - (Princeton Field Guides) 2nd Edition by Luke Hunter (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An acclaimed illustrated guide to the world's carnivores--now in an expanded and thoroughly updated new edition

This is an expanded and fully revised new edition of a highly acclaimed guide to the world's carnivores--some of the most spectacular and feared creatures in nature. Covering all 250 species of terrestrial, true carnivores, from the majestic polar bear and predatory wild cats to the tiny least weasel, Luke Hunter's comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly guide features 93 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett that depict every species and numerous subspecies, as well as more than 400 drawings of skulls and footprints. Features new to this edition include revised and expanded species coverage, a distribution map for every species, 25 new behavioral illustrations, and much more. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, behavior, social patterns, reproduction and demography, status, threats, lifespan, and mortality. An introduction includes a concise overview of taxonomy, conservation, and the distinct families of Carnivora.

• Covers all 250 terrestrial carnivore species
  
• Includes 93 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett
  
• Packed with new features, including:
  
• Fully updated coverage, including new accounts of 9 recently delineated species
  
• 7 new color plates illustrating the new species and additional forms of existing species
  
• 185 distribution maps
  
• 25 new behavioral illustrations
  
• 16 new pages and larger format
  
• A double-page spread on canid hybrids
  
• The latest data on population trends and endangered status
  

Review Quotes

"Spectacular full-color illustrations by Barrett (Mammals of Europe), sometimes showing customary behaviors or including depictions of cubs, accompany each entry and beautifully clarify textual descriptions. . . . [T]he most up-to-date subject guide available."--Library Journal

"I don't know of a concise global summary of carnivores like this. The illustrations cover a wide range of forms from all over the world, including many that are rarely photographed or preserved in museums."--Roland W. Kays, coauthor of Mammals of North America

"I was consistently impressed with the style, editing, content, quality and up-to-dateness of the book. It is a world first and a truly impressive, comprehensive and highly attractive volume. Everybody interested in carnivorans will want to obtain a copy and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Outstanding."--Darren Naish, ScientificAmerican.com

About the Author

Luke Hunter is one of the world's leading authorities on wild carnivores. His books include Wild Cats of the World and Cheetah. He lives in New York City.