MAMMALS OF BRITAIN: THEIR TRACKS, TRAILS AND SIGNS. By M.J. Lawrence and R.W. Brown.

(1967) 1979 2nd edn reprint. 8vo (155 x 224mm). Pp298. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards.

The authors are professional field biologists. This book is a detailed description of the tracks and other signs of their physical existence left by the British mammals in their day to day lives. The animals discussed are dealt with species by species, and full details are given of where to expect them to occur, and what to look for. Chapters include; Insectivora and Chiroptera; Carnivora and Pinnipedia; Lagomorpha and Rodentia; Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla; Mammal identification from teeth, skulls and other bones. The text includes a great many colour and black and white photographs, and black and white line drawings. Much to be recommended.