The director of Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) RK Goel released the second edition of the book Indian Mammals — A Field Guide by the executive director and CEO of the Wildlife Trust of India, Vivek Menon. The guide was launched at a function in the Wildlife Institute of India on Tuesday.
“I believe this guide boasts of over 1000 unique photos and illustrations including some of India’s hard to spot mammals, which indeed makes this book a ‘must have’ for all conservationists. I am honoured to have launched this book,” said Goel.
Menon said, “This book has been the culmination of many years of hard work and I am pleased at the result in shape of the book. My thanks to International Fund for Animal Welfare for its support and also to the publishing house Hachette for this impressive product,” he said, while adding that the WTI has been an intrinsic part of conservation work in Uttarakhand for many years.
Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinos and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is a comprehensive and field-ready illustrated guide for use by all wildlifers. The book is an updated illustrated guide to more than 400 species of mammals found in India along with distribution maps based upon research reviewed by experts.