Southern Africa is home to a wealth of mammal species, occupying a great diversity of habitats. This easy-to-use, compact book is the perfect pocket identification guide to mammals of the region. It covers - in surprising detail - some 120 mammals, from the smallest (bats, sengis and shrews) to the largest, such as elephant, lion and rhinoceros, as well as marine species, such as seals, dolphins and whales. Authoritative and colourfully illustrated, this guide offers concise information on key ID pointers, similar species, habitat, behaviour, diet, reproduction, longevity, calls, occurrence and measurements. Clear images of each animal, distribution maps, silhouettes indicating size relative to humans and illustrations of tracks and droppings make this a must-have book for tourists and nature-lovers alike.

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Chris (1950-2024) and Mathilde Stuart founded the African-Arabian Wildlife Research Centre. They have authored several books, including Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa, Pocket Guide Mammals of East Africa and Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife, and have published numerous scientific papers and popular articles on a wide range of topics.