Field Guide to the Mammals of Mongolia (2nd Edition)

Mongolia covers a range of habitats: not only steppe grassland but also mountains, forests, deserts, and lakes. Due to this and its geography, it contains a very diverse assemblage of animals and plants, with species from both Asia and Europe represented. Very little is known about some Mongolian mammal species, and as more become threatened it is important to increase knowledge in an effort to conserve them.

This book aims to provide information on the tracks and signs of Mongolian mammals to students, and anyone else interested in identifying the presence of mammals in the countryside. It includes photographs of 140 species of mammals involving livestock, and their distribution maps in Mongolia along with pictures of scats, skulls, and tracks.

In addition to correcting the mistakes found in the first edition, we attempted to emphasize external morphology and habits that are characteristic of each species, seasonal coloration, behavioral expression in some species, and key features important for identification by illustrating some species with as many photographs as possible and by comparing age and sex differences, while avoiding redundant features and are of less significance.

Authors: N. Batsaikhan, R. Samiya, S. Shar, D. Lkhagvasuren, S.R.B. King

Translators: B. Boldgiv and N. Batsaikhan

Illustrators: B. Gantulga, A. Khurel-Erdene, E. Purevsuren and S. Vandandorj

Languages: English and Mongolian

Year published: 2014

Size, Pages, and Cover type: 21x13.5cm; 322 pp.; Paperback

Price: 25 USD