The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the
world's canids
This stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide covers every
species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to
the dholes of Asia, from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog.
It features more than 150 superb color plates depicting every kind of
canid and detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key
identification features, morphology, distribution, subspeciation,
habitat, and conservation status in the wild. The book also includes
distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species, making
Canids of the World the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to
these intriguing and spectacular mammals.
- Covers every species and subspecies of canid
- Features more than 150 color plates with more than 600 photos from
around the globe
- Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons
- Describes key identification features, habitat, behavior,
reproduction, and much more
- Draws on the latest taxonomic research
- Includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species
- The ideal field companion and a delight for armchair naturalists