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84. Happold, M. & F.P.D. Cotterill (2013) Family Rhinolophidae Horseshoe Bats. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 301-303. 83. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Rhinolophus darlingi Darling's Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 318-320.
82. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Rhinolophus denti Dent's Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 322-323.
81. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Rhinolophus eloquens Eloquent Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 323-325.
80. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Rhinolophus fumigatus Rüppel's Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 329-331.
79. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Rhinolophus hildebrandtii Hildebrandt's Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 332-334.
78. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Rhinolophus sakejiensis Sakeji Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 348-350.
77. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Rhinolophus silvestris Forest Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 350-351.
76. Happold, M, & F.P.D. Cotterill (2013) Rhinolophus simulator Bushveld Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 351-353.
75. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Rhinolophus swinnyi Swinny's Horseshoe Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 353-355.
74. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Nycteris macrotis Large-eared Slit-faced Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 451-453.
73. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Nycteris parisii Parisi's Slit-faced Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 456-457.
72. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Nycteris woodi Wood's Slit-faced Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 461-463.
71. Happold, M. & F.P.D. Cotterill (2013) Tadarida chapini Pale Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 503-504.
70. Happold, M. & F.P.D. Cotterill (2013) Family Molossidae Free-tailed Bats. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 464-471.
69. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Sauromys petrophilus Roberts's Flat-headed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 486-487.
68. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida ansorgei Ansorge's Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 495-497.
67. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida bivittata Spotted Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 499-500.
66. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida fulminans Malagasy Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 511-513.
65. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida gallagheri Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 513-514.
64. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida lobata Big-eared Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 515-516.
63. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Tadarida midas Midas Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 518-520.
62. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Tadarida nigeriae Nigerian Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 523-525.
61. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida niveiventer White-bellied Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 525-526.
60. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Tadarida ventralis Giant Free-tailed Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 539-540.
59. Cotterill, F.P.D. & M. Happold (2013) Eptesicus hottentotus Long-tailed Serotine. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 555-556.
58. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Kerivoula argentata Damara Woolly Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 726-727.
57. Cotterill, F.P.D. (2013) Kerivoula lanosa Lesser Woolly Bat. In: M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold. (Eds) Mammals of Africa: Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats. Bloomsbury Publishing, London. pp. 730-731.
Context of MoA
Mammals of Africa (MoA) is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of African land mammal. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution (including reference to fossil and molecular data) of Africa's mammals. With 1,160 species and 16 orders, Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world. The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series.
Each volume follows the same format, with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa. The series includes some 660 colour illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon and his many drawings highlight details of morphology and behaviour of the species concerned. Diagrams, schematic details and line drawings of skulls and jaws are by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a detailed distribution map. Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information.
Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (352 pages)
Volume II: Primates (560 pages)
Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits (784 pages)
Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats (800 pages)
Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses (560 pages)
Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids (704 pages)
Mammals of Africa Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria comprises eight introductory chapters covering topics such as evolution, geography and geology, biotic zones, classification, behaviour and morphology. The rest of Mammals of Africa Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria is devoted to the Afrotheria, a grouping that comprises six orders and 49 species; these are the hyraxes, elephants, dugong, manatees, otter-shrews, golden-moles, sengis (elephant-shrews) and aardvark.
Mammals of Africa Volume II: Primates is devoted to the order Primates, and includes the great apes, Old World monkeys, lorisids and galagos. Using the taxonomy adopted for Mammals of Africa, the four families represented comprise 25 genera and 93 species. A new species of monkey described in 2011 brings the total to 94, and this is briefly mentioned. Approximately 8% of Africa's species of mammal are primates.
Mammals of Africa Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits contains profiles of 395 species of rodents, comprising the squirrels, dormice, jerboas, blind mole-rats, African root-rats, pouched rats and mice, swamp mouse, climbing mice, fat mice, white-tailed rat, rock mice, voles, maned rat, spiny mice, brush-furred mice, gerbils, jirds, taterils, African forest mouse, rats and mice, vleirats, whistling rats, anomalures, springhares, gundis, African mole-rats, porcupines, noki (dassie rat), cane rats, and coypu. Mammals of Africa Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits concludes with 13 species of hares and rabbits.
Mammals of Africa Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats profiles 156 species of insectivores, comprising the hedgehogs and shrews. The rest of Mammals of Africa Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats is devoted to the 224 species of African bats. The latter are divided into nine families, namely fruit bats, horseshoe bats, leaf-nosed bats, false vampire bats, mouse-tailed bats, sheath-tailed bats, slit-faced bats, free-tailed bats, and vesper bats.
Mammals of Africa Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses comprises 83 species of carnivores, and includes jackals, wolves, dogs, foxes, weasels, polecats, striped weasels, zorilla, otters, ratel, fur seals, monk seals, palm civet, cats, genets, linsangs, African civet, hyaenas, aardwolf, and mongooses. Mammals of Africa Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses is completed with profiles of four pangolins, four zebras, and two rhinoceroses.
Mammals of Africa Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids, the last volume in Mammals of Africa, comprises a single order, currently subdivided into three suborders, containing the pigs, hippopotamuses, chevrotains, giraffe, okapi, deer, buffalos, spiral-horned antelopes, dwarf antelopes, duikers, grysboks, beira, dik-diks, gazelles, klipspringer, oribi, reduncines, impala, alcelaphines, horse-like antelopes, sheep, and goats; Mammals of Africa Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids contains 98 species profiles.
Reviews of MoA
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...... 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...” – 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