Abstract
E. Raymond Hall. Handbook of Mammals of Kansas. University of Kansas Museum of Natural History, Miscellaneous Publications No. 7, pages 1–303, 99 numbered figures and other illustrations, December 13, 1955. Paper bound, $1.50 postpaid ($4.00 cloth). This is one of the most complete and elaborate handbooks ever to be prepared for the mammals from one state, and treats individually 79 species of native mammals known to occur in Kansas since the advent of white man into the state. In addition, three introduced species are also considered. Taxonomically, each kind is classified to order, family, genus and species. Appropriate keys are provided from order to species. The account of each species is headed by the common name, followed by the scientific name and author. There is a drawing of the animal immediately under the title. There then follows a section on life history, habits, behavior, economic importance, etc. This section is good and is probably the most interesting and valuable …
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