Description
Small mammals: insectivores, rodents, and bats of Catalonia
Book Summary
This field guide is the first work to compile all the small mammal species of Catalonia, including insectivores, rodents, and bats. As a complement to the large mammal guide in the same collection, it offers updated information on shrews, hedgehogs, dormice, voles, mice, and bats. Each plate illustrates the species with informative text and icons that facilitate localization and identification in the field. A practical and visual tool for naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts.
What is it about?
The book presents a complete catalog of the small mammal species present in Catalonia, focusing on three main groups: insectivores (such as shrews and hedgehogs), rodents (such as dormice, voles, and mice), and bats. For each species, detailed information about its habitat and ecology is included, accompanied by illustrations on the plates. The informative text and complementary icons help to distinguish the species and understand their distribution and behavior, making it a reference for identification on field trips.
Main topics
- Identification of small mammal species in Catalonia.
- Ecology and habitats of insectivores, rodents, and bats.
- Geographical distribution and behavior of the species.
- Visual guide with illustrated plates and informative icons.
- Complement to the large mammal guide of the collection.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is recommended for naturalists, biologists, environmental science students, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to identify and gain in-depth knowledge of the small mammals of Catalonia. It is also useful for hikers and nature lovers looking for a practical tool for field trips.
What this book contributes
- An updated and complete catalog of all the small mammal species in Catalonia.
- Detailed illustrations that facilitate visual identification in the field.
- Ecological and habitat information to better understand each species.
- A practical pocket format, lightweight and easy to carry on excursions.
- Complementary icons that speed up the localization and differentiation of species.
Technical data
- Author: Flaquer XX, Carles; Torre XX, Ignasi; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: ZOOLOGY: MAMMALS, FAUNA: GENERAL INTEREST, FARM AND WORKING ANIMALS, DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND PETS, ZOOS AND NATURE RESERVES
- Collection: FIELD MINIGUIDE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2019
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 32 g
Editorial review
This guide offers an essential tool for anyone interested in Catalan fauna, especially for those looking for a practical and visual resource for identifying small mammals. Its combination of high-quality illustrations, updated information, and pocket format makes it ideal for field trips. Despite its brevity, it fills a gap in the knowledge of these animal groups, perfectly complementing the large mammal guide in the same collection.