ISBN: 9788177552058    Publisher: Cosmo Publications Year of publishing: 2001     Format:  Hardcover No of Pages: 347        Language: English

This book is the revised and abridged edition of Sterndale's well-known work. The book has come to be universally recognized as an established classic, though considerable time has lapsed since the book was first published, as the "Mammalia" volume in the Fauna of British India series. The editor has kept most of the original observations intact as far as possible, and has relied on condensation and on the omission of unnecessary matter, for reduction of the volume to the compass of a practical manual for the beginne The present edition adheres to Stendale's arrangement as far as possible including the scientific and vernacular names for the most part. The most useful section on reptiles has been added by the editor which did not form part of the original work. The book amply fulfils the editor's objective to supply an introductory textbook on Indian Mammalia.
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