Mammals of Africa is the magnum opus of Kingdon's team - except that it seems more magnum than any opus has any right to be. It is up-to-date, comprehensive and, above all, beautiful, in both the writing and the pictures.

Richard Dawkins, New College, University of Oxford

Mammals of Africa is a splendid rare blend of natural history and science. It takes handbooks to a new level and shows what professionals and amateurs alike can expect if they wish to carry with them the very best.

E. O. Wilson, Harvard University

Art in science, the science of art, and the art of science: say these words to informed biologists worldwide, and with one voice they will acclaim: Jonathan Kingdon. This marvellous book, compendious, meticulous, beautiful and inspirational is the crescendo of a lifetime's work in and for Africa. No other continent can boast such a tome as Mammals of Africa, and Africa and her magnificent mammals owe it to Jonathan Kingdon and his remarkable team.

David W. Macdonald CBE, Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Oxford

Mammals of Africa represents a high-water mark - not just in mammalogy, but in scientific publishing overall. Magnificent.

Tim Flannery, Macquarie University, Sydney

No other reference work comes close to the scope of this set-most guides are regional and contain far less content. This incredibly detailed work is recommended for academic libraries supporting zoology programs and large public research libraries.

Rebecca Vmuk, Booklist

Highly recommended.

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