Authorvan den Brink, F.H.
Year1967
TitleField Guide to the Mammals of Britain and Europe
SeriesCollins Field Guides
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the native species in Europe, including bats, whales and porpoises are covered in detail. Introduced speces are mentioned more briefly.
SourceCollins Field Guides, 221pp, Collins
IllustrationsBlack and white european distribution maps and line drawings of salient features plus colour plates of paintings.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Although somewhat dated, the guide covers a large range of species, with good colour pictures and black and white photographs of skulls. A table of dental formulae is included.
Examinein the field in the field ( in the Hand is also useful)
Specimen PreparationLive specimens or skulls. Measurements of the total length and lengths of foot, tail and ear are useful.
Identification difficultyBats and small mammals can be difficult, even in the hand. With the danger of damage to the animal and infection of the handler, live animals should not be handled without training and the proper protective equipment.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentMAMMALIAmammalsAnimalia
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