Publisher's brown hardcover binding with gilt titles on front panel and spine. Illustrated dust jacket.
xviii + 265pp. Colour plates and black & white photographs.
'This is possibly one of the most exciting books to be published on those fascinating little creatures that we all know in some form or other, and is unique in that it is the first book published on rodents in southern Africa.
Each of the species has been treated in a uniform way. Both the currently recognised scientific and vernacular names are given, followed by an outline of the most important synonyms. The introductory sections are followed by descriptions of the gross morphology and identification of the species, the salient features of the skull and dentition, notes on distribution, diet, habits, habitat, predators, reproduction, parasites, prehistory and finally, notes on the taxonomy of every species. Virtually all the species are illustrated in colour while detailed distribution maps are also presented.'
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