The AGE OF MAMMALS began when the dinosaurs died out 66 million years ago. Today about 6,400 species of mammals still roam the Earth, although almost ten per cent of them are endangered. This beautifully illustrated overview of our best-loved animals shows how they live and how they are coping with loss of habitat and climate change. AGES: 9 plus AUTHOR: Jamie Collins has a degree in evolutionary biology from the University of Bath. He is based in London where he works as a freelance author and editor of children's reference and non-fiction. SELLING POINTS: . More than 300 stunning photographs of over 100 species . The perfect gift for young animal lovers . In depth information on 50 iconic species and loads of information on dozens more . Ideal for home & school libraries