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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind: A Naturalist Debunks Our Favorite Fallacies about Wildlifeby Warner Shedd
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Have you ever seen a flying squirrel flapping through the air, watched a beaver carrying a load of mud on its tail, or ducked when a porcupine started throwing its quills? Probably not, says Warner Shedd, debunking these and many more popular myths about our animal friends in Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind. In this charming and eminently readable biology lesson, Warner Shedd, former regional executive for the National Wildlife Federation, offers scientific evidence that refutes many of the most tenacious and persevering folklore about wild animals. Full of humorous anecdotes and fascinating facts about more than thirty North American species, Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind is an entertaining dose of scientific reality for any nature enthusiast or armchair adventurer. Review:"Hikers, forest fans, armchair naturalists and others who enjoy these kinds of facts can find plenty more here on bisons, beavers, badgers, bears and other North American creatures." Publishers Weekly Review:"[Shedd] gives us the real scoop on the habits and lifestyles of 27 common North American animals and makes it an entertaining read by including personal anecdotes of his encounters with many of these creatures." Library Journal Review:"Shedd succeeds in his self-appointed task as public relations man for besmirched wildlife reputations, erasing the distaste we might harbor for these otherwise captivating animals." Kirkus Reviews Review:"Crammed with scientifically impeccable detail about both familiar and mysterious beasts and birds. Anyone with a yen for understanding the fauna of the neighborhood and beyond will find delights here." Baltimore Sun Review:"[A] must-have if you intend to wander about outdoors this summer." Chicago Tribune Review:"Anyone who loves animals will bark and hoot about this charming book." Detroit Free Press Review:"Wildlife myths are fun, but Warner Shedd uses the skills and experience of a trained naturalist to make the facts even more fascinating. This will find a place alongside treasured field guides on the bookshelves of wildlife enthusiasts everywhere." Patrick Leahy, Vermont State Senator Synopsis:Wildlife expert Shedd — Director of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation — debunks myths about wildlife and provides fun and factual information about more than 30 North American species. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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