In preparing the present revised and abridged edition of Sterndale’s well-known work the editor has quoted the author’s original observations verbatim as far as possible and has condensed the text or omitted portions which are likely to be of interest to specialists, so as to make this volume a detailed practical manual for beginners. The book deals with individual species of mammals, primates, carnivals, insects, rodents, and reptiles including snakes, lizards, tortoises and crocodiles. Details include scientific name, habitat and brief description of each species