This volume provides comprehensive overviews of each terrestrial cetartiodactyl species’ biology including palaeontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat and diet. Their economic significance and management, as well as future challenges for research and conservation are also addressed. Each chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal and key literature. This authoritative volume of the Handbook of the Mammals of Europe is a timely and detailed compilation of all European terrestrial cetartiodactyls and will appeal to academics and students in mammal research, as well as to professionals dealing with mammal management, including control, use and conservation.
Most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of European ungulates available
Detailed accounts of every European species
Compiled and written by a team of international experts
Luca Corlatti
Artiodactyla Bovidae Cervidae Suidae even-toed ungulates hoofed animals cetartiodactyls biology