This remains the only comparative study of the five principal species of small mammals used in Biomedical research. In this unique two volume set the authors illustrate in superb detail the anatomy of each species, permitting comparisons between species and highlighting morphological differences of clinical significance. An essential reference for anyone performing surgical or post-mortem procedures. Volume one disucsses the rabbit and guines pig, the second volume discusses the rat, mouse and golden hamster (ISBN 0702027030)