University of Minnesota Press, 1982 Paper: 978-0-8166-0952-9 Library of Congress Classification QL719.M6H28 1982 Dewey Decimal Classification 599.09776
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ABOUT THIS BOOK Minnesota has been the home of 81 species of mammals. This book is a comprehensive identification guide, also providing information on classification, distribution and ecology of these species. Each mammal is described in terms of size, color of fur, social and reproductive behavior, and interaction with people.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Accounts of Species
Order Polyprotodonta (Opossums and Allies)
Family Didelphidae (New World Opossums)
Order Insectivora (Insectivores)
Family Soricidae (Shrews)
Family Talpidae (Moles)
Order Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Vespertilionidae (Vespertilionid Bats)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits, Hares, and Pikas)
Family Leporidae (Rabbits and Hares)
Order Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Family Geomyidae (Pocket Gophers)
Family Heteromyidae (Pocket Mice and Kangaroo Rats)
Family Castoridae (Beaver)
Family Cricetidae (New World Rats and Mice, and Voles and Lemmings)
Subfamily Cricetinae (New World Rats and Mice)
Subfamily Microtinae (Voles and Lemmings)
Family Muridae (Old World Rats and Mice)
Family Zapodidae (Jumping Mice)
Family Erethizontidae (Arboreal, or New World, Porcupines)
University of Minnesota Press, 1982 Paper: 978-0-8166-0952-9
Minnesota has been the home of 81 species of mammals. This book is a comprehensive identification guide, also providing information on classification, distribution and ecology of these species. Each mammal is described in terms of size, color of fur, social and reproductive behavior, and interaction with people.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Accounts of Species
Order Polyprotodonta (Opossums and Allies)
Family Didelphidae (New World Opossums)
Order Insectivora (Insectivores)
Family Soricidae (Shrews)
Family Talpidae (Moles)
Order Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Vespertilionidae (Vespertilionid Bats)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits, Hares, and Pikas)
Family Leporidae (Rabbits and Hares)
Order Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Family Geomyidae (Pocket Gophers)
Family Heteromyidae (Pocket Mice and Kangaroo Rats)
Family Castoridae (Beaver)
Family Cricetidae (New World Rats and Mice, and Voles and Lemmings)
Subfamily Cricetinae (New World Rats and Mice)
Subfamily Microtinae (Voles and Lemmings)
Family Muridae (Old World Rats and Mice)
Family Zapodidae (Jumping Mice)
Family Erethizontidae (Arboreal, or New World, Porcupines)