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Mammals of North America: Temperate and Arctic Regions

by Adrian Forsyth

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ISBN13: 9781554072330
ISBN10: 1554072336
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This landmark reference by award-winning science writer Adrian Forsyth is completely up-to-date with the latest scientific names and behavioral data on the wild mammals of North America. Much more than a field guide, Mammals of North America goes beyond simple identification and description, and delves into the reasons wild mammals live and act the way they do: Why are some predators highly social, while others live alone? Why must shrews no bigger than a thimble eat more than their body weight each day or face certain starvation? How can a bat pick a small insect off the surface of a leaf in total darkness? How did a squat prehistoric pig-like animal evolve into one of the world's fastest creatures, the pronghorn antelope?

Blessed with vast areas of wilderness, the United States and Canada support the largest and healthiest populations of native mammals on Earth. Even residents of urban centers are seldom more than a morning's drive from the splendors of wild-mammal life. Whether you enjoy wildlife firsthand or from the comfort of your armchair, Adrian Forsyth's Mammals of North America will prove an essential and fascinating resource.

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Much more than a field guide, this book goes beyond simple identification and description of mammals living in the temperate and arctic regions, and delves into the reasons mammals live and act the way they do. Color throughout. Range maps.

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An invaluable reference — comprehensive, readable and filled with stunning color photographs.

This landmark reference by award-winning nature writer Adrian Forsyth includes scientific names, descriptions and behavioral information for the wild mammals of North America, but is much more than a field guide. In engaging language, the author delves into the reasons the animals live and act the way they do, explaining for example: Why some predators are highly social while others live aloneWhy shrews no bigger than a thimble eat more than their body weight each dayHow a bat can pick a small insect off the surface of a leaf in total darknessHow a squat prehistoric pig-like animal evolved into the pronghorn antelope, one of the world's fastest creatures.

The text is illustrated with exquisite color photographs by some of North America's foremost wildlife photographers, making Mammals of North America an important nature reference for the entire family.

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megrant, December 29, 2006 (view all comments by megrant)
As an award winning environmental educator, I have found Forsyth's book "Mammals of North America" to be staple requirement for a good nature library. Providing this book to my interns over the last few years has helped them gain an insight into the behaviour and characteristics of animals. Forsyth also writes in a compelling, interpretive fashion, intriguing the reader to discover more; hence read more! It is a must have for a nature enthusiast and definitely for a naturalist interpreter.
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ISBN:
9781554072330
Author:
Forsyth, Adrian
Publisher:
Firefly Books
Subject:
Mammals
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Mammals -- North America.
Subject:
Mammals -- United States.
Subject:
Mammals -- Canada.
Subject:
Animals - Mammals
Subject:
Nature Studies-Mammals
Publication Date:
20060931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
350
Dimensions:
10.98x9.02x.95 in. 3.67 lbs.
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Product details 350 pages Firefly Books Ltd - English 9781554072330 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Much more than a field guide, this book goes beyond simple identification and description of mammals living in the temperate and arctic regions, and delves into the reasons mammals live and act the way they do. Color throughout. Range maps.

"Synopsis" by , An invaluable reference — comprehensive, readable and filled with stunning color photographs.

This landmark reference by award-winning nature writer Adrian Forsyth includes scientific names, descriptions and behavioral information for the wild mammals of North America, but is much more than a field guide. In engaging language, the author delves into the reasons the animals live and act the way they do, explaining for example: Why some predators are highly social while others live aloneWhy shrews no bigger than a thimble eat more than their body weight each dayHow a bat can pick a small insect off the surface of a leaf in total darknessHow a squat prehistoric pig-like animal evolved into the pronghorn antelope, one of the world's fastest creatures.

The text is illustrated with exquisite color photographs by some of North America's foremost wildlife photographers, making Mammals of North America an important nature reference for the entire family.
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