Winner of the 1984 "Wildlife Publications Award" from the Wildlife Society, the first edition of this book (published in 1982) offered zoologists, naturalists, wildlife specialists and students detailed information about the biology, conservation status and management of 57 mammalian species and species groups, with contributions from 100 of the leading authorities. Thoroughly revised to reflect new biological research and approaches to wildlife conservation and management, the second edition continues to provide comprehensive data on the distribution, physiology, ecology, behaviour, commercial value and viability of non-game species including bats, woodrats, prairie dogs, and armadillo, whales, seals, and sireians, as well as carnivores, furbearers, and big game species.