This book is the first comprehensive reference work ever published on the systematics, ecology, conservation status, and management of all the world's deer species.

Covering all 53 deer species worldwide, this volume brings together the contributions of 160 international deer experts and provides:

This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource for researchers, wildlife managers, and students of conservation biology, ecology, and management, as well as the interested layperson. It reveals the fascinating story of deer evolution, the long history of human interactions with deer, and the major threats to this charismatic species group.