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From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the fascinating creatures of the neotropics. With more than four hundred spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information drawn from firsthand observation, new research, and synthesis of the scientific literature, this book describes all of Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals. The clear and entertaining text is perfectly suited to meet the needs of naturalists, students, and researchers, as well as both experienced and first-time visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics.
From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the fascinating creatures of the neotropics. With more than four hundred spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information drawn from firsthand observation, new research, and synthesis of the scientific literature, this book describes all of Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals. The clear and entertaining text is perfectly suited to meet the needs of naturalists, students, and researchers, as well as both experienced and first-time visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics.
The mammal descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, local folklore and mythology, and comprehensive information about natural history and conservation. The color illustrations show not only the mammals themselves but also their tracks, foods, and skulls. Also included are illustrations of numerous other animals and plants with which the mammals have close ecological links. By presenting mammals in a broader context, The Mammals of Costa Rica provides an entry point into a general study of tropical ecology and conservation.
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"The Mammals of Costa Rica is an extremely useful and comprehensive guide to the mammal species of Costa Rica, one of the most important countries for conservation in the Americas today. This book goes beyond the realm of normal field guides, providing detailed scientific information as well as the conservation status of particular species."--Alan Rabinowitz, Wildlife Conservation Society
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porklike meat, dusky rice rat, upperparts vary, common name distinguishes, reproductive turnover, other didelphids, black myotis, woolly opossums, skunk species, opossum tracks, pygmy squirrels, silky anteaters, ghost hat, hat species, mouse opossums, tail membrane, spiny rats, mostly diurnal, late wet season, singing mouse, brown upperparts, dry northwest, vampire hat, other skunks, false vampire Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Costa Rica, South America, North America, New World, United States, Central America, Old World, Santa Rosa, Central Valley, Palo Verde, Barro Colorado Island, Southern Mexico, New Zealand, Federico Chinchilla, Southeastern Mexico, Cerro de la Muerte, Manuel Antonio, The Mexican, Bribri God-Creator, Brazilian Tupi, Northern Hemisphere, Eagle Creek, Southern Canada, New Guinea, Osa Peninsula Browse Sample Pages:
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