This authoritative dictionary has been compiled with the aim of giving an overview of
the English, German, French and Italian names of mammals. The Basic Table contains,
in alphabetical order, the scientific names of families, genera, species and sub-species and
synonyms with the identified names detailed in all four languages. These are given in the singular
for species and sub-species and in the plural for other terms. The synonyms and subspecies are offered in
detail. The editor offers numerous alternative spellings of vernacular names. This dictionary is an outstanding guide
for every researcher in mammalogy.
