Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
A full-color field guide and complete reference to the tracks and sign of more than 100 mammals. Includes full-size track drawings, description on reading trails and gaits, photographic comparisons of dozens of scats, description and photos of feeding remains, and more.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 759-764) and index.
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.