While each of the following books takes that approximate format, each takes. Wilson is a senior scientist at the smithsonian institutions national museum of natural history. The smithsonian book of north american mammals this edition was published in 1999 by smithsonian institution press in washington. He has published many articles on marine mammals and contributed to several books, including the smithsonian book of north american mammals and the sierra club handbook of seals and sirenians. Intended more as an introduction to the various species than as a field guide, this refernce has a place on every birders bookshelf. The most comprehensive field guide available to north american mammals a musthave for any enthusiasts day pack or home libraryfrom the goto reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. Apr 25, 2001 the smithsonian handbook is the first identification guide that includes details of the birds life history in a concise and userfriendly format. About national audubon society field guide to north american mammals. Smithsonian book of north american mammals natural. America north of mexico is home to more than four hundred species of mammals. The taxonomic and geographic scope of the usnm acronym derived from our former name united states national museum mammal collection spans the globe, with especially strong representation from north america, central america, northern south america, africa, and southeast asia. The smithsonian book of north american mammals 1999 edition. The sibley guide to birds, 2nd edition 2014 covers 923 species.
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