Field Guide to Animal Tracks and Scat of California

Field Guide to Animal Tracks and Scat of California
ISBN-10
0520951646
ISBN-13
9780520951648
Category
Science
Pages
398
Language
English
Published
2012-05-07
Publisher
Univ of California Press
Authors
Michael Kresky, Lawrence Mark Elbroch, Jonah Evans

Description

Spotting an animal’s fresh footprints in the wild can conjure a world for the hiker: Why did the deer tracks disappear? Where did the cougar turn off the trail? What does it mean when two sets of footprints seem to coincide? This beautifully illustrated field guide, the first devoted to the tracks and signs of California animals—including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates like spiders and beetles—blends meticulous science with field experience to provide an engaging companion for both armchair exploration and easy field identification. Filled with useful tools for the wildlife expert, and essential background and visual aids for the novice, including in-depth information about the ecology of each species, this book goes beyond basic recognition of types to interpret what animals leave behind as a way of "seeing" how they move through the world.

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