Mammals of the Southern Cone

“This is the first book to describe every mammal species – 486 in total – occurring in the four nations. Taxonomy and nomenclature understandably follows HMW. /…/ The book’s major strengths are its portability – it is effectively a compact field guide, covering just 160 pages, with four species typically covered per page – comprehensive species coverage, excellent illustrations, detailed maps and peerless basis (from HMW). /…/

This is an excellent little guide that should find a place in the luggage of every birder visiting the Southern Cone – whether you count yourself as a keen mammal-watcher or not.”

James Lowen, Neotropical Birding, Nº 27, Autumn 2020

“With some ingenious recycling of the artwork and text from the Handbooks of the Mammals of the World, they are now turning to a series of illustrated checklists (or field guides lite) of mammals from key regions and countries.

This is going to be particularly welcome for all those many places for which no mammal guide exists. I have already lost count of the hours I have spent trawling through the range maps in the Handbook of the Mammals of the World to try to identify some various rodents from different, fieldguide-less countries. These checklists will provide a major productivity boost! And, as a 160 page small paperback, it is also light enough to travel with you (whenever that might be ….).”

Jon Hall, Mammal Watching, 21 March 2020

“Lynx is now offering a new version of the books at a fraction of the cost. These small format books show the mammals of the world by region.

The format is similar to the originals but concise. Each plate shows 2-8 species with a range map for each, details of habitat and distinguishing features. The paintings are spectacular and accurate. The maps are small but totally readable. This will be an asset to any traveller who can appreciate how rare good mammal books are for regions around the world outside of Africa, North America and Europe. I plan to own the complete set!”

Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature Newsletter, Volume 7 Number 2, April 2020

“The Checklist’s advantage is that, with a size of 14 × 22.8 cm and a weight of 340 g, it is a compact and useful compilation that can be taken in the field—something we would not suggest to do with the original HMW8 that measures 24 × 31 cm and weighs 4.13 kg. At roughly 20 Euros for this entire compilation vs. 140 Euros per book of the HMW series, its price is also more accessible.
In summary, this by-product of the HMW is a very attractive complement or alternative that allows quick and practical access to basic information on the many Xenarthra species and other mammals that share their habitats.”

Edentata 21 (2020): 45–47