Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives
The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world’s wildcats and hyenas

From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America’s Ocelots and North America’s Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world’s felids and their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals.

  • Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas—every species and subspecies in the world
  • Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos
  • Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons
  • Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page species accounts
  • Uses the latest taxonomy
  • Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species
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Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives
The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world’s wildcats and hyenas

From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America’s Ocelots and North America’s Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world’s felids and their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals.

  • Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas—every species and subspecies in the world
  • Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos
  • Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons
  • Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page species accounts
  • Uses the latest taxonomy
  • Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species
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Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives

Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives

Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives

Felids and Hyenas of the World: Wildcats, Panthers, Lynx, Pumas, Ocelots, Caracals, and Relatives

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The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world’s wildcats and hyenas

From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America’s Ocelots and North America’s Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world’s felids and their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals.

  • Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas—every species and subspecies in the world
  • Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos
  • Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons
  • Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page species accounts
  • Uses the latest taxonomy
  • Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691205977
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 10/20/2020
Pages: 280
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

José R. Castelló is the author of two previous Princeton Field Guides, Canids of the World and Bovids of the World. A naturalist, wildlife photographer, and medical doctor, he lives in Madrid. Twitter @doctor_castello

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction 8

Panthera Lineage

Tigers, Lions, Jaguars, and Leopards 30

Puma Lineage

Puma, Jaguarundi, and Cheetah 80

Ocelot Lineage

Ocelot, Margay, Guiña, Colocolo, and Related Species 96

Leopard Cat Lineage

Leopard Cat, Pallas's Cat, and Related Species 134

Caracal Lineage

Caracal, Serval, and African Golden Cat 156

Wildcat Lineage

Domestic Cat, Wildcats, and Related Species 174

Lynx Lineage

Lynx and Bobcat 202

Bay Cat Lineage

Asiatic Golden Cat, Marbled Cat, and Borneo Bay Cat 226

Hyenas

Hyenas and Aardwolf 238

Skulls 258

Glossary 263

References 267

Index 277

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“Visually stunning and accurate, this is an impressive guide. The photography is extraordinarily complete.”—Luke Hunter, author of Carnivores of the World

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