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Canids of the World

Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, and Their Relatives
By Dr. José R. Castelló
Series: Princeton Field Guides
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Canids of the World by Dr. José R. Castelló is a comprehensive guide that delves into the fascinating world of canids, including wolves, foxes, and other wild dog species. The book provides detailed descriptions, habitat information, and stunning photographs, making it an invaluable resource for nature enthusiasts and wildlife researchers. Dr. Castelló offers insights into the behaviour, ecology, and conservation of these intriguing creatures across various regions of the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for wildlife, particularly the fascinating diversity of wild canines across the globe. It's perfect for those who love exploring extensive scientific details and vibrant illustrations, offering insights into the behaviour, habitats, and conservation of these intriguing creatures.

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Canids of the World

The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's canidsThis stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog. It features more than 150 superb color plates depict

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The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's canids, Canids of the World is a stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use resource. This field guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, and from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog.

It features more than 150 superb colour plates depicting every kind of canid, along with detailed facing-page species accounts. These accounts describe key identification features, morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild.

The book also includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species, making Canids of the World the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to these intriguing and spectacular mammals.

Covers every species and subspecies of canid. Features more than 150 colour plates with more than 600 photos from around the globe, depicting species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons. Describes key identification features, habitat, behaviour, reproduction, and much more. Draws on the latest taxonomic research.

Includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species. Canids of the World is the ideal field companion and a delight for armchair naturalists.

Series: Princeton Field Guides

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Canids of the World by Dr. José R. Castelló is praised as both a timely resource and an engaging overview of wolves and canine relatives. Reviewers have highlighted it as a valuable encyclopaedic reference, with some looking forward to frequent exploration of its content.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691176857

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 150 color plates + 139 b/w illus., 174 maps

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Claudio Sillero-Zubiri

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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Dr. José R. Castelló Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Princeton Field Guides

About the Author

Jose R. Castell is a medical doctor, naturalist, and wildlife photographer. He is a member of the American Society of Mammalogists and the Spanish Society for Conservation and Study of Mammals. He is the author of Bovids of the World: Antelopes, Gazelles, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Relatives (Princeton).

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