The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to
the world's wildcats and hyenas
From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the
Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America's Ocelots and North America's
Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and
spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most
comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world's felids and their
often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating
every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb
full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show
species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the
latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide
distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information
on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction,
similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each
species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the
book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned
professionals.
- Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas--every species and subspecies in the
world
- Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos
- Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons
- Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page
species accounts
- Uses the latest taxonomy
- Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe
each species