The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Wainwright
Creator: Oscar Arias
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 122735
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 488
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 4.8 x 1.1
ISBN: 0801473756
Dewey Decimal Number: 599
EAN: 9780801473753
ASIN: 0801473756
Publication Date: July 2007
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From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the fascinating creatures of the neotropics. With more than four hundred spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information drawn from firsthand observation, new research, and synthesis of the scientific literature, this book describes all of Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals. The clear and entertaining text is perfectly suited to meet the needs of naturalists, students, and researchers, as well as both experienced and first-time visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics. The mammal descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, local folklore and mythology, and comprehensive information about natural history and conservation. The color illustrations show not only the mammals themselves but also their tracks, foods, and skulls. Also included are illustrations of numerous other animals and plants with which the mammals have close ecological links. By presenting mammals in a broader context, The Mammals of Costa Rica provides an entry point into a general study of tropical ecology and conservation.
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 O.K. for general natural history, but there are better field guides November 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
O.K. for general natural history of relatively few species, but there are better field guides. More highly recommended is "A Field Guide to Neotropical Mammals".
 Mammals of Costa Rica May 31, 2008
The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide The best field guide because the information is concise and the size of the book is easy to carry around on field trips.
I'm glad this book is available! December 22, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have not had a chance to examine this book in depth, but I've looked through it a few times and it has all the essential info you would expect to find, and good photos too.
It certainly is worth the price and I'm glad we bought it!
 Excellent descriptions of mammals, but didn't see many mammals December 21, 2007
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book has excellent and very detailed writeups and illustrations on mammals of Costa Rica. You can learn much about the creatures. I enjoyed the three-toed sloth, in particular. I rated it only 3 stars from a cost/benefit viewpoint -- we didn't see all that many species of mammals in Costa Rica, so in retrospect, I would have gone with the $10 tourist guide laminated foldout of all types of flora and fauna, and read up on what I saw afterwards, rather than carry this book in my pack.
comprehensive guide! August 8, 2007
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
As the author of a travel guide to Costa Rica (Explore Costa Rica, Fifth Edition), which covers flora and fauna (in detail), I can attest that this is a great book to take with you and makes a superb companion to Explore Costa Rica (which will be a great help with the rest of your trip)Explore Costa Rica, 5th Edition (Explore Costa Rica)
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