The first comprehensive field guide to the mammals of Central America, this generously illustrated book is designed for both amateur naturalists and professional biologists.

List of Color Plates List of Text Figures How to Use This Book Introduction American Opossums (Order Didelphimorphia) Anteaters, Sloths, and Armadillos (Order Xenarthra) Insectivores (Order Insectivora) Bats (Order Chiroptera) Monkeys (Order Primates) Rodents (Order Rodentia) Rabbits and Hares (Order Lagomorpha, Family Leporidae) Carnivores (Order Carnivora) Manatees and Dugongs (Order Sirenia, Family Trichechidae) Odd-Toed Ungulates (Order Perissodactyla) Even-Toed Ungulates (Order Artiodactyla) Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Order Cetacea) Glossary Bibliography Index to Scientific Names Index to Common Names

Written and illustrated by Fiona A. ReidDepartmental Associate in Mammalogy, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

"This book is the very best news for anyone who is going to Central America and southeast Mexico to view or work with mammals. As a field biologist I cannot imagine a more important part of my field equipment than a really good field guie. Well, Fiona Reid's book is not just a `really good' field guid, it's excellent. . . .Invaluable. . . .I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the mammals of Central America. The coverage is simply outstanding!" --Bat Research News |k No