Indian Mammals

Vivek Menon

A fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to the mammals of India!

Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is field-ready, illustrated and comprehensive in approach. Rigorously researched, Indian Mammals reflects a lifetime's work by Vivek Menon, one of India's leading authorities on Indian wildlife. Planned for easy reference, this compact guide is the essential resource for wildlifers of any age, including animal watchers, eco-tourists and active conservationists.

* More than 425 species of both land and water mammals with introductory pages on each order

* Describes key identification features, biometrics, behaviour, social strategies, habitat and distribution

* Over 1,000 carefully curated photographs and supplementary illustrations

* More than 150 updated distribution maps

* Colour tabs for sections to facilitate ease of use

* Live-action field notes from the author offering personal insights into main mammalian Orders