Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon

This volume offers a lively survey of the mammals that inhabit the Indian subcontinent and the island of Ceylon. From the towering tiger and the sleek leopard to the shy pangolin and the bustling macaques, each species is described with practical details about its habits, habitat, and the ways it interacts with the human world. The author blends personal observations from field trips with the latest scientific reports, keeping the tone conversational rather than a dry academic treatise.

The book is richly illustrated with more than a hundred plates drawn by the author and collaborators, showing everything from skull structures to living animals in their natural settings. These pictures help readers recognise subtle differences in dentition, coloration, and behaviour. Whether you are a hunter, a student, or simply a curious listener, the work serves as an engaging guide to the diverse wildlife that once roamed the forests, plains and rivers of the region.