A Naturalists Guide to the Mammals of India (Paperback)

A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of India is an easy-to-use identification guide to the 200 mammal species most commonly seen in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Compact and fact-filled, it is perfect for resident and visitor alike. This new 2nd edition includes updated taxonomy and many new images. High quality photographs from India's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the early study of mammals in India, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of all of the mammals of India encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status. About the Author: Bikram Grewal has written over 20 bestselling books on Indian birds and the first comprehensive guide to the wildlife of India. He is also the author of many books on India and is closely involved with several institutions dealing with India's environment. He divides his time between Delhi, Dehradun and the Sundarbans. Rohit Chakravarty is an ardent student of bats and spends most of his time in the forests and hills of India following his passion.