The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 10 (of 10)

This volume offers a concise yet thorough survey of the world’s mammals, balancing the breadth of known species with the practical limits of a single book. Drawing on the latest research of its time, the author focuses on groups that often receive less attention—such as the edentates and marsupials—while providing briefer overviews of larger orders like rodents and bats. The text blends careful literature review with original dissections performed at a major zoological garden, giving readers confidence in its accuracy.

Readers will find clear classifications, detailed descriptions of both living and extinct genera, and thoughtful commentary on recent discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of mammalian diversity. Illustrated plates, prepared especially for this work, complement the narrative, making complex anatomical and taxonomic information accessible to students and natural‑history enthusiasts alike.