This is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013).

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards.

The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group.

All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species.

With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

Jonathan Kingdon is one of the foremost authorities on African Mammals and an acclaimed artist. His many books include the bestselling Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (2nd edition 2015) and he was the founder and senior editor of the award-winning 6-volume series Mammals of Africa, both published by Bloomsbury.

Preface and Acknowledgements
Checklist of species
Introduction to the first edition

Introduction to the second edition
Naming and mapping species
Using this guide
Finding and recording mammals

The African environment
The past
Physical landscape
Climate
Vegetation

Profiles of all mammal species

Conservation
Further reading
Glossary