Synopses & Reviews
With habitats ranging from coastal beaches to hardwood forests, Georgia is home to a diverse range of species. As you travel the Peach State take along Georgia Wildlife, ?the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies/insects, fishes and seashore life. A map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries will be appreciated by visitors as well as state residents. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information in your backyard or on the trail.
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Georgia Wildlife provides easy identification to commonly seen wildlife in this state. This richly illustrated and detailed guide is printed on durable material and folds for easy handling. A map of state parks and sanctuaries is provided on the back cover for the vacationer or nature enthusiast.
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This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Georgia is a fertile ground for exploring and learning more about animals, whether it be a dazzling songbird like Painted Bunting, state reptile Gopher Tortoise, or an iconic mammal like Bobcat. With varied topography and several unique ecoregions including forested mountains, river floodplains, coastal lowlands, and multiple aquatic habitats, the Peach State is one of the most biodiverse in the US. Not to be forgotten is the impressive coastal and marine life. For as exciting as such a wide variety of species is, it can be a bit daunting at the outset, so it helps to have a portable reference like Georgia Wildlife to help get started. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, other insects, and seashore creatures as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 top wildlife-viewing and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to deepen their connection with the land and its attendant animals. Made in the USA.
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Pocket-sized yet comprehensive, this profusely illustrated guide investigates more than 140 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and insects, fishes, and seashore life found in Georgia and provides a map featuring prominent, state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy pamphlet is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
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The state reptile and#150; the gopher tortoise and#150; is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Georgia. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects, seashore creatures and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.