Greater southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, almost 400 – all of which are covered in this fully updated, comprehensive field guide. Now expanded to include species found in Angola, Zambia and Malawi, it has also been extensively revised to include:

• the most recent research and taxonomy

• revised distribution maps and many new images

• colour-coded grouping of families

• spoor and size icons

• skull photographs, grouped for easy comparison

• detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.