Mammals of the Eastern United States Author:John O. Whitaker, Jr., William J. Hamilton This definitive work on eastern mammals brings together a wealth of biological information & applies a biological subspecies concept, showing the results of evolution through differentiation, to the mammals of the eastern U.S. The book: describes 121 species of animals, their behavior, & dispersion in all 27 states east of the Mississippi River;... more » gives an abundance of scientific information in combination with anecdotes, field notes, & an underlying reverence for the fragile diversity of animal life; provides keys to orders & genera, anatomical line drawings; summarizes information on endangered & threatened species for each of the eastern states; & lists state mammal books. 100 range maps & 230+ color & b&w photos & illustrations.« less