Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 3
3. Preface 5
4. Acknowledgements 6
5. Introduction 7
6. Anatomy of a Mammal 10
7. The Geography of South America 12
8. THE SPECIES ACCOUNTS
9. Introduction 16
10. Monitos del Monte 17
11. Opossums 18
12. Armadillos 40
13. Anteaters 63
14. Sloths 74
15. Lagomorphs (rabbits & hares) 79
16. RODENTS 83
17. CARNIVORES 145
18. PRIMATES 208
19. PRIMATES 422
20. INTRODUCED MAMMALS 452
21. DOMESTICATED MAMMALS 460
22. Glossary 462
23. References 465
24. Useful Websites 471
25. Recommended Mammal Watchers’ Code of Conduct 472
26. Photographic Credits 474
27. Index 480