As a offspring of Animal (2001), this Smithsonian Institution general audience publication by a senior scientist at its National Museum of Natural History presents color photo essays on mammals and their habitats by continent. Includes an introduction to mammalian evolution, classification, and human impact, maps, and a glossary, but lacks references.

The mammal world
Making sense of mammals
The evolution of mammals
The mammals diversify
Mammal senses
Flying mammals
Furry coats
Hiding in the open
A spiny coat
Designs for defense
What is a tail for?
An early birth
Fast breeders
Nine lives
Unique to mammals
Growing up
The game of life
Keeping clean
How to deal with a meal
Grippers and grinders
Food for later
At home in a nest
Life underground
How many toes?
Tracks and trails
Mammal detective
Did you know?
Mammal classification
Find out more
Glossary
Index