Readers use the alphabet to learn about some of the more unusual mammals of the world.

Discusses the characteristics and habits of the whale, dolphin, manatee, sea otter, sea lion, seal, and other marine mammals.

Text and photos present characteristics, habits, and habitats of small and furry mammals, including the dormouse, pine marten, cotton-top tamarin, pygmy marmoset, and water shrew.

Explains what mammals are, how they live, and what they do.

Introduces the reader to the most well-know group of animals, from the mighty whale to the tiny shrew.

"This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the Encyclopedia of Mammals features new conservation information on each order, highlighting the three levels of threat - critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. Statistics regarding the number of families, genera, and species within each of the orders and the number of endangered species have been amended to reflect the most recent data. The species distribution maps have also been updated."...

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.

Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.