British Mammals

by Collinson, Clare

• ISBN13: 9781445136394
• ISBN10: 1445136392
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-10-23
• Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd

Summary

Wherever you live in Britain, you will be amazed at how much mammal life there is right on your doorstep. Even in the busiest cities, there are small rodents, such as this squirrel, and larger predators, such as foxes. In this book find out all about the mammals that live in British cities, the coutryside and in our waterways. Discover the best ways to spot them and learn about the classification of mammals.

The book is part of the 'Nature in your neighbourhood' series - find out all about the plants and animals that live all around you!

Author Biography

Clare Collinson lives in Oxford and is a writer and editor of educational books for children. She loves to write about wildlife, inspired by her interest in plants, animals and the environment. The 'Nature in Your Neighbourhood' series introduces young naturalists to the huge variety of wildlife we can find close to our homes. When she's not working, Clare is kept busy by her family and garden, and she relaxes by walking in the countryside.

Table of Contents

• 1: Your neighbourhood
• 1: Mice and rats
• 1: Squirrels, voles and dormice
• 1: Hedgehogs
• 1: Shrews and moles
• 1: Rabbits and hares
• 1: Foxes
• 1: Badgers, weasels and stoats
• 1: Polecats and pine martens
• 1: Otters and mink
• 1: Bats
• 1: Deer
• 1: Seals, whales and dolphins
• 1: Survival experts
• 1: Watching mammals
• 1: Classification of mammals
• 1: Glossary and Index