Catalogue Of The Fossil Mammalia In The British Museum, Natural History, Part 4

Catalogue Of The Fossil Mammalia In The British Museum, Natural History, Part 4: Containing The Order Ungulata, Suborder Proboscidea (1886) is a comprehensive guide to the fossilized remains of ungulates and proboscideans in the British Museum's collection. The book, written by Richard Lydekker, a renowned British naturalist and geologist, is part of a larger series that catalogs the museum's vast collection of fossil mammals. Part 4 focuses specifically on the ungulate order and proboscidean suborder, which includes animals such as elephants, mammoths, and rhinoceroses. The book includes detailed descriptions, measurements, and illustrations of each specimen, as well as information on their geographical and temporal distribution. It also provides a historical overview of the study of fossil mammals and the British Museum's role in collecting and preserving these important specimens. Catalogue Of The Fossil Mammalia In The British Museum, Natural History, Part 4 is an essential resource for paleontologists, zoologists, and anyone interested in the evolution and diversity of prehistoric mammals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.