Mammals of the San Gabriel Mountains of California

"Mammals of the San Gabriel Mountains of California" by Terry A. Vaughan is a mid-20th century scientific work, offering a detailed look into the mammals living in the San Gabriel Mountains. The study identifies different species and explores where they live and how they interact with their environments. The publication begins by setting up the scene, introducing the different life zones within the mountains and explaining the methods used for research, which took place between 1948 and 1952; Vaughan describes the geography and climate to prepare for an examination of the different animal communities and the species within them, while pointing out that over 350 mammal specimens were studied, it sets the stage for a thorough scientific analysis of mammal life in this important ecosystem.