From marsupials to bats to carnivores to cetaceans, fully one-fourth of the world's mammals can be found on the South American continent. Rexford D. Lord provides the most vivid snapshot of South American fauna ever produced. With 252 stunning photographs--most taken by the author during his 40 years as an ecologist and mammalogist in the region--and engaging descriptions of each of the mammal families found on the continent, Lord reveals the diversity of these incredible animals.
Among the mammals profiled here are the unusual and exotic spectacled bear, the capybara (the world's...
From marsupials to bats to carnivores to cetaceans, fully one-fourth of the world's mammals can be found on the South American continent. Rexford D...