Nick Garbutt is a well known authority on Madagascar's wildlife. He has observed the majority of the island's mammals in the wild - a claim only a handful of others can make. He is an award-winning wildlife photographer and talented artists, and contributes articles and photos to many publications including National Geographic, Africa Geographic and BBC Wildlife.
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Introduction
How to Use the Handbook
Biogeography
How Did Mammals Arrive in Madagascar?
Regions and Habitats of Madagascar
Lowland Rainforest and Littoral Forest
Mid-Elevation Montane Rainforest
High-Elevation Montane Rainforest
Sclerophyllous Forest and High Mountain Thicket
Seasonal Humid Forest (Sambirano)
Dry Deciduous Forest
Subarid Thorn Scrub or Spiny Forest
Mangroves
Grasslands and Palm Savannahs
THE MAMMALS OF MADAGASCAR
Overview
Taxonomy
The Species Conundrum
Classification of the Extant Mammals of Madagascar
Tenrecs, Order Afrosoricida
Family Tenrecidae
Subfamily Tenrecinae
Subfamily Geogalinae
Subfamily Oryzorictinae
Bats, Order Chiroptera
Suborder Pteropodiformes (Yinpterochiroptera)
Family Pteropodidae
Family Rhinonycteridae
Family Hipposideridae
Suborder Vespertilioniformes (Yangoterochiroptera)
Family Emballonuridae
Family Nycteridae
Family Myzopodidae
Family Molossidae
Family Miniopteridae
Family Vespertilionidae
Lemurs, Order Primates
Infraorder Lemuriformes
Family Cheirogaleidae
Family Lepilemuridae
Family Lemuridae
Family Indriidae
Infraorder Chiromyiformes
Family Daubentoniidae
Malagasy Carnivorans, Order Carnivora
Family Eupleridae
Subfamily Eupleriinae
Subfamily Galidiinae
Rodents, Order Rodentia
Family Nesomyidae
Subfamily Nesomyinae
Non-Native Mammals
Non-Native Rodents
Old World Rats and Mice
Non-Native Carnivorans
True Civets
Domestic Dogs
Feral Cats
Non-Native Insectivores
Shrews
Hoofed Mammals
Wild Pigs
Domestic Stock
Deer
Threats to Madagascar's Mammals
Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
Habitat Degradation
Mining Operations
Hunting and Bushment
The Illegal Pet Trade
Intrusion by Non-Native Species
Conservation and the Island's Protected Areas
Parks and Reserves
Important Mammal Watching Sites
Rainforest Areas
Deciduous Forest Areas
Spiny Forest Areas
The Extinct Mammal Fauna
Middle Jurassic Mammals
Late Cretaceous Mammals
Quaternary Mammals
Order Bibymalagasia
Order Afrosoricida
Order Chiroptera
Order Primates
Infraorder Lemuriformes
Order Carnivora
Order Artiodactyla
Order Rodentia
Classification of Extinct Subfossil Mammals
Glossary
Species Checklists
General Bibliography
Photo Credits
Index
