Carnivores of the World : Second Edition : 117

An acclaimed illustrated guide to the world's carnivores—now in an expanded and thoroughly updated new edition.

This comprehensive guide covers all 250 species of terrestrial, true carnivores, from the majestic polar bear and predatory wild cats to the tiny least weasel. Luke Hunter's up-to-date and user-friendly reference features 93 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett that depict every species and numerous subspecies, as well as more than 400 drawings of skulls and footprints.

Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, behavior, social patterns, reproduction and demography, status, threats, lifespan, and mortality. This new edition is packed with features including fully updated coverage with new accounts of 9 recently delineated species, 7 new color plates, 185 distribution maps (one for every species), 25 new behavioral illustrations, a double-page spread on canid hybrids, and the latest data on population trends and endangered status. An introduction provides a concise overview of taxonomy, conservation, and the distinct families of Carnivora.