References
Selected References
Eisenberg, J. F. 1981. The mammalian radiations: an analysis of trends in evolution, adaptation, and behavior. Chicago, University of Chicago Press. Wide-ranging, authoritative synthesis of mammalian evolution and behavior.
Feldhamer, G. A., L. C. Drickamer, S. H. Vessey, and J. F. Merritt. 1999. Mammalogy: adaptation, diversity, and ecology. Dubuque, Iowa, WCB/McGraw-Hill. Modern wellillustrated textbook.
Grzimek’s encyclopedia of mammals. 1990. vol. 1-5. New York, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. Valuable source of information on all mammal orders.
Halstead, L. B. 1978. The evolution of mammals. London, Eurobook, Ltd. Richly illustrated, semipopular treatment.
Jones, S., R. Martin, and D. Pilbeam. 1992. Cambridge encyclopedia of human evolution. Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press. Comprehensive and informative encyclopedia written for the nonspecialist. Highly readable and highly recommended.
Macdonald, D. (ed). 1984. The encyclopedia of mammals. New York, Facts on File Publications. Coverage of all mammal orders and families, enhanced with fine photographs and color artwork.
Nowak, R. M. 1991. Walker’s mammals of the world, ed. 5. Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press. The definitive illustrated reference work on mammals, with descriptions of all extant and recently extinct species.
Preston-Mafham, R., and K. Preston-Mafham. 1992. Primates of the world. New York, Facts on File Publications. A small “primer” with high quality photographs and serviceable descriptions.
Rice, J. A. (ed.). 1994. The marvelous mammalian parade. Natural History 103(4):39–91. A special multi-authored section on mammalian evolution.
Rismiller, P. D., and R. S. Seymour. 1991. The echidna. Sci. Am. 294:96–103 (Feb.). Recent studies of this fascinating monotreme have revealed many secrets of its natural history and reproduction.
Savage, R. J. G., and M. R. Long. 1986. Mammal evolution: an illustrated guide. New York, Facts on File Publications. Profusely illustrated survey of fossil mammals.
Stringer, C. B. 1990. The emergence of modern humans. Sci. Am. 263:98–104 (Dec.). A review of the geographical origins of modern humans.
Suga, N. 1990. Biosonar and neural computation in bats. Sci. Am. 262:60–68 (June). How the bat nervous system processes echolocation signals.
Eisenberg, J. F. 1981. The mammalian radiations: an analysis of trends in evolution, adaptation, and behavior. Chicago, University of Chicago Press. Wide-ranging, authoritative synthesis of mammalian evolution and behavior.
Feldhamer, G. A., L. C. Drickamer, S. H. Vessey, and J. F. Merritt. 1999. Mammalogy: adaptation, diversity, and ecology. Dubuque, Iowa, WCB/McGraw-Hill. Modern wellillustrated textbook.
Grzimek’s encyclopedia of mammals. 1990. vol. 1-5. New York, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. Valuable source of information on all mammal orders.
Halstead, L. B. 1978. The evolution of mammals. London, Eurobook, Ltd. Richly illustrated, semipopular treatment.
Jones, S., R. Martin, and D. Pilbeam. 1992. Cambridge encyclopedia of human evolution. Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press. Comprehensive and informative encyclopedia written for the nonspecialist. Highly readable and highly recommended.
Macdonald, D. (ed). 1984. The encyclopedia of mammals. New York, Facts on File Publications. Coverage of all mammal orders and families, enhanced with fine photographs and color artwork.
Nowak, R. M. 1991. Walker’s mammals of the world, ed. 5. Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press. The definitive illustrated reference work on mammals, with descriptions of all extant and recently extinct species.
Preston-Mafham, R., and K. Preston-Mafham. 1992. Primates of the world. New York, Facts on File Publications. A small “primer” with high quality photographs and serviceable descriptions.
Rice, J. A. (ed.). 1994. The marvelous mammalian parade. Natural History 103(4):39–91. A special multi-authored section on mammalian evolution.
Rismiller, P. D., and R. S. Seymour. 1991. The echidna. Sci. Am. 294:96–103 (Feb.). Recent studies of this fascinating monotreme have revealed many secrets of its natural history and reproduction.
Savage, R. J. G., and M. R. Long. 1986. Mammal evolution: an illustrated guide. New York, Facts on File Publications. Profusely illustrated survey of fossil mammals.
Stringer, C. B. 1990. The emergence of modern humans. Sci. Am. 263:98–104 (Dec.). A review of the geographical origins of modern humans.
Suga, N. 1990. Biosonar and neural computation in bats. Sci. Am. 262:60–68 (June). How the bat nervous system processes echolocation signals.
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