Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica is the first guide to provide comprehensive coverage of every currently known mammal species found in Costa Rica. From the Central American Silky Anteater to the West Indian Manatee, Fiona A. Reid and Gianfranco Gomez Zamora introduce readers to over 200 species inhabiting the country and its waters. This pocket guide features: 60 plates with full-color illustrations and over 100 photographs An illustrated introduction covering the history of mammalogy in Costa Rica, how to find mammals, and more* Up-to-date species accounts, range maps, and natural history vignettesLavishly illustrated and highly portable, the Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica is indispensable for biologists, eco-tourists, and naturalists eager to learn more about the mammalian fauna of this small but biologically rich country.

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Fiona A. Reid is a Departmental Associate in Mammalogy at the Royal Ontario Museum. She has written and illustrated numerous books on mammals, including the Peterson Guide to Mammals of North America and A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico.
Gianfranco Gómez Zamora is a naturalist and tour guide with 20 years of experience in the field. A contributor to the discovery of new species and new species records for Costa Rican fauna, he is currently based in Drake Bay, where he leads night tours.

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"Guide to all the terrestrial and marine mammals of Costa Rica (a total of 241). Includes illustrations, photos, range maps, and box topics with natural history information. The book is arranged taxonomically, with most attention given to species rather than higher orders"--