American Weasels

Name: American Weasels
Author: E. Raymond Hall

By E. Raymond Hall

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A thorough natural-history and taxonomic monograph of North American weasels that integrates paleontological background, skeletal and dental anatomy, life-history observations, and patterns of geographic, seasonal, age-related, and sexual variation. It documents methods and specimen data, presents an artificial key and diagnostic characters, and provides systematic accounts of recognized species and subspecies with discussion of distribution and speciation. Extensive plates, figures, cranial measurements, an annotated nomenclatural list, and a bibliography support identification and comparative study for researchers and naturalists.

About the Author

E. Raymond Hall

E. Raymond Hall was an influential American zoologist and mammalogist known for his extensive research on North American mammals. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of various species, particularly bats and rodents. Hall authored numerous scientific papers and monographs, including notable titles such as "A New Bat (Myotis) From Mexico" and "A Synopsis of the American Bats of the Genus Pipistrellus." His meticulous studies and classifications have left a lasting impact on the field of mammalogy, making him a respected figure in zoological literature.