LibGuides: Animals : A Research Guide: Mammals

Mammals : Recommended Resources

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Books

Encyclopedia of Mammals, The by David W. MacDonald (ed.)
Call Number: QL703 .E56 2006 REF
ISBN: 9780816070763
Publication Date: 2006
In three comprehensive volumes, this work details developments in natural history and science in a way that engages general readers as well as students and researchers. A Factfile section presents key details on 40 animals, including diet, breeding, habitat and life expectancy. A listing of scientific names for all the species mentioned is included, as well as hundreds of "Animals in Close Up" featuring articles emphasizing the importance of animal conservation.
Mammal Species of the World by Don E. Wilson & DeeAnn M. Reeder (eds)
Call Number: QL708 .M35 2005 REF
ISBN: 0801882214
Publication Date: 2005
Wilson and Reeder's Mammal Species of the World is the classic reference book on the taxonomic classification and distribution of the more than 5400 species of mammals that exist today. The third edition includes detailed information on nomenclature and, for the first time, common names. Each concise entry covers type locality, distribution, synonyms, and major reference sources.
Wild Mammals in Captivity by Devra G. Kleiman et al. (eds.)
Call Number: QL704 .W55 2010 MAIN
ISBN: 9780226440095
Publication Date: 2010
Wild Mammals in Captivity presents the most current thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. The editors have gathered the most current information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; research in physiology, genetics, and nutrition; and new thinking in animal management and welfare.
Wild Mammals of North America, 2nd ed. by George A. Feldhamer et al. (eds.)
Call Number: QL715 .W55 2003 REF
ISBN: 9780801874161
Publication Date: 2003
The revised second edition continues to provide the most current and comprehensive data on the distribution, physiology, ecology, behavior, commercial value, and viability of non-game North American species, including bats, woodrats, prairie dogs, and armadillo, the whales, seals, and sirenians, as well as carnivores, fur-bearers, and big game species.
Mammals of South America by Alfred L. Gardner (Editor)
Call Number: QL725 .M36 2007 REF
ISBN: 9780226282404
Publication Date: 2008
Species accounts include taxonomic descriptions, synonymies, keys to identification, distributions with maps and a gazetteer of marginal localities, lists of recognized subspecies, brief summaries of natural history information, and discussions of issues related to taxonomic interpretations.
Mammals of Africa by Jonathan Kingdon et al. (eds.)
Call Number: QL731.A1 M36 2013 REF
ISBN: 9781408122570
Publication Date: 2013
Six volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution of every currently recognized species of African land mammals, with detailed profiles of 1,160 species and 16 orders.
Australian Mammals : Ecology and Captive Management by Stephen Jackson
Call Number: QL733 .J33 2003 MAIN
ISBN: 9780643066359
Publication Date: 2003
This work includes a review of the biology of each group in the wild with the information being taken to increase the understanding and husbandry standard in captivity. It gives practical guidance for keeping native mammals in captivity, with each chapter containing information on the biology, housing, capture and restraint, transport, diet, behaviour, behavioural enrichment, breeding, and artificial rearing of each group of mammals.

DVDs

Life of Mammals, The by BBC, with David Attenborough
Call Number: QL703 .A88 L54 2003 DVD
ISBN: 0790779714
Publication Date: 2003
In ten parts, the award-winning David Attenborough introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on Earth, from the smallest - the two-inch pygmy shrew, to the largest - the blue whale; from the slowest - the sloth, to the swiftest - the cheetah; from the least attractive - the naked mole rat, to the most irresistible - a human baby. The Life of Mammals is the story of 4,000 species that have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth

Journals

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Mammalogy Journals
Titles of mammalogy periodicals available to SDZWA staff, who can download or request full-text articles.
Zoology Journals
Titles of zoology periodicals available to SDZWA staff, who can download or request full-text articles.

Databases

African Elephant Library (AEL)
Literature database (citations, some full text): African elephant biology, ecology, and management (IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group; Save the Elephants)
Carnivore Ecology & Conservation
Database of carnivore literature, news, and action plans (CarnivoreConservation.com)
Elephant Bibliographic Database
Articles on African and Asian elephant healthcare, science, and husbandry (Elephant Care International)
Elephant Database
Data on African elephant distribution (IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group)
Mammal Species of the World
Database of mammalian taxonomy, by Wilson & Reeder (3rd ed.)
Polar Bear Reference Database
Polar bear articles and information (IUCN / SSC Polar Bear Specialist Group)
Primate Lit
Comprehensive database of primate literature from1940-2010 (Wisconsin Primate Research Center, Washington National Primate Research Center. University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries)
Rhino Resource Center
Extensive database of rhino literature (International Rhino Foundation and IUCN/SSC)

Websites : General Information

American Society of Mammalogists
Detailed fact sheets, free full text for many; SDZWA Library has current issues in print
Animal Info
Rare, threatened and endangered mammals; site maintained by enthusiast

Websites : Taxonomy

Mammal Species of the World
Database of mammalian taxonomy, by Wilson & Reeder (3rd ed.)
Mammalia - Tree of Life Project
Taxonomic resource from the Tree of Life Web Project
Taxonomy
SDZWA Library research guide

Websites : Husbandry

APHIS Guides
Publications, forms, and guidance documents
ASZK Husbandry Resources
Detailed husbandry information, Australasian Zoo Keepers
AZA Animal Care Manuals
Husbandry and enrichment information, Association of Zoos & Aquariums
AZKA Mammal Captive Management Husbandry Manuals
Online manuals and contacts from the Australasian Zoo Keeping Association
Elephant Care International
Organization dedicated to the healthcare and conservation of elephants
Lab Animals - Enrichment
Enrichment information from the Animal Welfare Institute
Primate Care, Handling and Enrichment
Resources for veterinarians and animal care professionals, from the Wisconsin Primate Research Center (WISC)
Training, enrichment, and husbandry resources
List of husbandry books and websites, compiled by the SDZWA Library

Websites : Vocalizations

Listen to Nature : Explore Aquatic Wildlife Sounds
British Library
Audio recordings
Listen to Nature : Explore Land Mammal Wildlife Sounds
British Library
Audio recordings
Macaulay Library : Mammals
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Audio and video recordings
Mammals Sound Gallery
Volodins Bioacoustic Group, Lomonosov Moscow State University & Moscow Zoo
Audio recordings

Websites : Mammals by Taxonomic Group

Carnivores
Bear Information
International Association for Bear Research & Management, IUCN / SSC Bear Specialist Group
Polar Bears International
Species and conservation information; research projects
Big Cats, 2009
Resource list for information on health, care, and housing of big cats (AWIC)
BigCatsWildCats
International big cats & small wild cats conservation and resource guide
Cat Specialist Group
Species descriptions with detailed reference lists (IUCN/SSC)
Tiger Conservation
Extensive information on subspecies and extinct subspecies (Save the Tiger Fund)
Tigers, 2006
Resource list for information on tiger natural history, biology, husbandry (AWIC)
Canid Specialist Group
Species descriptions with relevant resources and links (IUCN/SSC)
Meerkats
Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center (a non-profit meerkat rescue center)
Otters
International Otter Survival Fund
Primates
A.P.E.S Database
Ape populations, distributions, and surveys; endorsed by IUCN/SSC Primate Specialst Group
Gibbons
Gibbon Research Lab and Gibbon Network; maintained by Dr. Thomas Geissman
About Gorillas
Gorilla information resources for conservation educators, by World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the International Zoo Educator’s Association (IZE)
Duke Lemur Center
Promotes research and understanding of prosimians
Primate Info Net
Primatology, care, handling, and enrichment information, including links and original content (WISC)
Ungulates
AZA Ungulates
Species profiles, husbandry manuals, surveys (AZA Ungulate Taxon Advisory Groups)
Livestock Breeds
Information on cattle, goats, camels, buffalo, sheep, swine (Oklahoma State University)
Przewalski's Horse
The Przewalski Horse and Restoration to its natural habitat in Mongolia (FAO)
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)
Species information, conservation status, programs
Rhino Resource Center (RRC)
Collected information about rhino conservation and research
Ultimate Ungulate
Extensive general information on hoofstock; maintained by zoologist Brent Huffman
Elephants
EEHV Information
Elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses resource, by EEHV Advisory Group
Elephant Care International
Dedicated to healthcare and conservation of elephants
Elephant Encyclopedia
Resources compiled by Georges Frei (Zurich Zoo elephant keeper)
Information Resources on Elephants, 2010
Elephant husbandry, welfare, training, and conservation information (AWIC)
Other
Armadillo Online
All aspects of armadillo research
Bat Conservation International
Dedicated to global science-based bat conservation efforts

Websites : Mammals by Geographic Region

African Animals
African Wildlife Foundation
Southwest Mammal Resources
University of New Mexico; focus on New Mexico and adjacent regions
North American Mammals
From The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals, by Don E. Wilson and Sue Ruff
U.S. State-Specific Lists of Indigenous Mammals
American Society of Mammalogists

Websites : Fact Sheets

Bat Species Profiles
Bat Conservation International
Bears of the World
IUCN/SSC Bear Specialist Group
Canid Species Accounts
Canid Specialist Group
Cat Species Accounts
IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group
Primate Factsheets
Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library Fact Sheets
Detailed, fully referenced fact sheets prepared by SDZWA Library staff
Ungulates of the World
Ultimate Ungulate

Priority Species Information

Priority Species Information
Custom literature searches and fact sheets for current priority species — for SDZWA team members, onsite access only

SDZWA Research Guides

Animals
Guide to finding animal information online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Animal Welfare
Guide to finding animal welfare, training, and enrichment information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library.
Conservation
Guide to finding conservation information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Plants
Guide to finding plant, plant conservation, and botanical garden information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Veterinary Medicine
Guide to finding veterinary and biomedical information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Zoos & Aquariums
Guide to zoo & aquarium information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; natural history museum links

SDZWA Library Links

Library Home
Home page, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Catalog
SDZWA Library's online public-access catalog - SDZWA team members may request books for delivery via interoffice mail
Journals A-Z
Journals available to team members through the SDZWA Library - search contents, view library holdings, access full text
Databases
Article databases available through the SDZWA Library; journal information
Fact Sheets
Portal to the SDZWA Library's detailed, fully referenced animal fact sheets
Priority Species Information
Custom literature searches and fact sheets for current priority species — for SDZWA team members, onsite access only
SDZWA Research Publications
Peer reviewed and scientific works by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance staff.
Research Guides
Portal to the SDZWA Library's research guides: Animals, Animal Welfare, Conservation, Plants, Reference, Veterinary Medicine, Zoos & Aquariums
Contact Us
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