📗 Libro en inglés MAMMALS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES

Mammals of the Southwestern United States is the definitive reference to the mammals of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Written by Troy L. Best and John L. Hunt, this comprehensive work compiles decades of research into the biology, taxonomy, and conservation of the region’s mammalian fauna.

Inside you’ll find:

· Detailed accounts of 246 species, including extant, extirpated, extinct, and introduced mammals.
· More than 500 photographs and illustrations, along with maps of current and historical ranges.
· Insights into habitats, reproduction, diets, behaviors, and conservation status.
· Summaries of threats to mammals, from habitat loss and fragmentation to invasive species and climate change.
· Appendices, glossary, and a complete reference list for deeper study.

With its combination of scientific depth and accessible style, this volume is essential for students, educators, naturalists, wildlife managers, and professional mammalogists—as well as anyone interested in the remarkable diversity of mammals in the Southwest.