The first volume of the
Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America
presents a comprehensive synthesis of the historical, biogeographic, and conservation dimensions of Latin American mammalogy. This volume offers a rigorous, region-wide account of mammalian research across Middle and South America and the Caribbean region, with country-specific chapters documenting the historical development of mammalogy in over 20 countries.
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A country-by-country chronicle of the
history of mammalian research
.
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In-depth analyses of
speciation
,
mammal taxonomy
, and
biogeography
, with cutting-edge insights from
phylogenomics.
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Critical discussions on
climate change
,
invasive species
,
wildlife trafficking
, and
Anthropocene extinctions.
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Reviews of
mammal conservation
strategies,
human-mammal interactions
, and the shifting dynamics of
mammal habitats
and
biodiversity hotspots.
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Explorations of paleontological transformations from the
Middle Miocene to the Holocene
, including the rise and fall of
megafauna.
With chapters on zoonotic diseases, conservation status, and the Linnaean shortfall in species discovery, this volume is an indispensable resource for academics, students, and professionals in mammalogy, ecology, and wildlife management. Rich in historical context and scientific rigor, it illuminates the past and present of mammal science in the region-and helps shape its future.
A landmark reference for understanding the mammals of Latin America and the Caribbean region-where biodiversity meets biogeography, and history meets hope.
