More than 1 000 mammal species occur in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. These creatures vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. A Photographic Guide to Mammals of Southern, Central and East Africa was compiled with a view to easing identification of many of the larger and more conspicuous mammals in the region, as well as some of the smaller and more unusual ones. This compact, easy-to-use guide features: ? 152 of the region's mammal species ? key identification features showing how to differentiate between similar species ? distribution maps and a list of major parks and reserves indicating where species are likely to be seen ? quick reference key on inside cover ? thumbnail silhouettes of each family group for quick identification  This new revised edition is an ideal pocket-sized travelling companion for nature lovers and visitors to nature reserves and wildlife areas.