Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History

Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford

Paper, 232 pages, 97 illus.
ISBN: 978-0-231-13529-0
$22.95 / £15.95

July, 2008
Cloth, 232 pages, 97 illus.
ISBN: 978-0-231-13528-3
$29.95 / £19.95

"An easy-to-read text, accompanied by Anton’s marvelous illustrations . . . Recommended." — Choice

"a definitive, readable treatment of the evolution of the canine clan." — Fossil News

"Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History is an extremely valuable and interesting book with text and illustrations by the best in the business. The volume is an original contribution to the field, bringing together all known information about canid evolution into one readily accessible text." — Lars Werdelin, Swedish Museum of Natural History

"Comprehensive and fascinating account of the anatomy, evolution, and diversification of members of the dog family. Mauricio Antón's skillful anatomical illustrations and life reconstructions enrich this well-written text by the world's leading canid paleontologists. The paleobiology of canids is set against a backdrop of 40 million years of environmental change. This perspective provides a unique and useful insight into how carnivore ecosystems have evolved—a framework for considering the consequences of long-term climate change and human contact on these top predators." — Annalisa Berta, San Diego State University

"A beautifully illustrated guide to the wonderful world of canids, past and present. Man's best friend finally gets his full history told." — Blaire Van Valkenburgh, University of California, Los Angeles

"A breezy and highly engaging romp through the rich history of the Canidae. Renowned paleontologists Xiaoming Wang and Richard Tedford team up with noted artist Mauricio Antón to create a compelling picture of this fascinating group of carnivores. Few books can match its seamless blend of scientific accuracy and artistic beauty to explain both the roots and branches of the dog 'Tree of Life.’" — John J. Flynn, American Museum of Natural History

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About the Author

Xiaoming Wang is a curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and has been studying the evolutionary history of the family Canidae for the past 20 years. In collaboration with Richard H. Tedford, he has published three volumes on the fossil canids of North America. Richard H. Tedford is curator emeritus in the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History. Mauricio Antón is a paleontological artist based at the National Museum of Natural Sciences, Madrid. Among his books are Mammoths, Sabertooths, and Hominids: 65 Million Years of Mammalian Evolution in Europe, with Jordi Agustí, and The Big Cats and Their Fossil Relatives: An Illustrated Guide to Their Evolution and Natural History, and Evolving Eden: An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large Mammal Fauna, both with Alan Turner.

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