Britain s Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Britain and Ireland in recent times including marine mammals bats and introduced species that have bred The book features hundreds of stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species This easy to use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal Concise species accounts focus on identification and include up to date information on sounds habitat food habits breeding behaviour and population and status as well as descriptions of key field signs including tracks droppings and nests that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight In addition guidance is provided on ways of studying and observing mammals including small mammal trapping bat detecting and whale watching as well as mammal conservation legislation and further sources of useful information Handy and informative this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Britain and Ireland Comprehensive coverage of every mammal recorded in Britain and Ireland500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification featuresUp to date distribution mapsDetailed illustrations of tracks dentition and other identification featuresHelpful tips for identifying tracks and other signs you may find in the fieldLatest information on status population distribution and conservation designationsAdvice on finding and watching mammals