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Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species

by Mark Elbroch

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2003 National Outdoor Book Award Winner Detailed track and trail data for 135 species with actual-size track illustrations in one section Scat photos and data for dozens of animals

The most thorough treatment of the subject ever published, this amazing guide brings together clear track and trail illustrations, range maps, and full-color photographs showing feeding signs, scat, tunnels, burrows, bedding areas, remains, and more, to give a wealth of information about hundreds of mammal species living in North America. How to find, identify, measure, and interpret the clues mammals leave behind--explained and illustrated like never before. Includes essays that contextualize tracking as a developing science continually garnering more interest and participation; included also are instructive anecdotes from the author's work as a tracker and wildlife expert. An invaluable resource for beginning or professional trackers and wildlife enthusiasts in all North American locations.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 759-764) and index.

Synopsis:

The most thorough treatment of the subject ever published, this amazing guide brings together clear track and trail illustrations, range maps, and numerous full-color photographs showing feeding signs, scat, tunnels, burrows, bedding areas, remains, and more, to give a wealth of information about hundreds of mammal species living in North America.
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Table of Contents

Getting started — Tracks and trails: actual size tracks — Runs, ridges, tunnels, and eskers — Beds, lays, wallows, baths, nests, burrows, dens, and cavities — Scat, urine, and other secretions: scat identification — Sign on vegetation and fungi — Other signs of feeding — Mammal remains — In closing.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780811726269
Author:
Elbroch, Mark
Publisher:
Stackpole Books
Location:
Mechanicsburg, PA
Subject:
Mammals
Subject:
Animal tracks
Subject:
Mammals -- North America.
Subject:
Animal tracks -- North America.
Subject:
Animals - Mammals
Subject:
Nature Studies-Mammals
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
no. 915.002
Publication Date:
20030831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
792
Dimensions:
8.20x5.54x1.43 in. 2.76 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , The most thorough treatment of the subject ever published, this amazing guide brings together clear track and trail illustrations, range maps, and numerous full-color photographs showing feeding signs, scat, tunnels, burrows, bedding areas, remains, and more, to give a wealth of information about hundreds of mammal species living in North America.
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