Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 3
3. Preface 6
4. The Forces that Shape Japan 9
5. Natural Ecology 57
6. People and Wildlife 123
7. The Regions of Japan 149
8. Mammals and Birds of Japan 352
9. Bibliography and Recommended Reading 362
10. Acknowledgements 366
11. Index 368