Mammals of Middle and South America: Lagomorpha

This volume provides comprehensive overviews of each Middle and South American lagomorph species' biology including palaeontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, and mortality. Their economic significance and management, as well as future challenges for research and conservation are also addressed. Each chapter contains a distribution map, photographs and key literature. This authoritative volume of the Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America is a timely and detailed compilation of all Middle and South American lagomorphs and will appeal to academics, students and professionals in mammal research.