A lavishly illustrated reference work for the Class Mammalia. This series of large-format volumes describes and illustrates currently recognized mammal species, along with a detailed overview of each mammalian Family. It provides up-to-date information on evolutionary relationships, natural history, ecology, and current conservation status for all mammals. These texts provide comprehensive worldwide coverage by involving an international group of expert authors, each of whom is a leading authority on their respective group of mammals. 

Volume 2: Hoofed Mammals

Volume 3: Primates

Volume 4: Sea Mammals

Volume 5: Monotremes and Marsupials