Synopses & Reviews
Was that track on the trail left by a dog or a coyote? A caribou or a moose? A white-tailed deer or a peccary, perhaps? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a bobcat or a fox? Covering nearly 150 of the continents most common or characteristic species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians north of Mexico,
Scats and Tracks of North America helps you determine just what has passed your way and could still be nearby. Look inside to find:
Easy-reference descriptions with precise measurements and detailed illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns
An identification key and a glossary of tracking terms
Thorough instructions for documenting your finds
Rare species of particular interest, such as the jaguarondi and the polar bear
Review
"The Scats and Tracks series offers an excellent starting point for the curious."Wildlife Activist
Synopsis
See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a dog or a coyote? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a bear or a raccoon? Scats and Tracks of North America will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby. More than 140 species identified and featured in this book.
Inside you'll find:
Easy-reference descriptions with precise measurementsDetailed illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns
An identification key and glossary of tracking terms
Thorough instructions for documenting your finds
Synopsis
This nifty reference packs a wallop of information. Scats & Tracks of North America covers nearly 150 of the continent's most common or characteristic species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians north of Mexico. It also includes rare species of particular interest or significance, such as the jaguarundi, the polar bear, and the wolverine. Easy to carry in pack or pocket, this user-friendly guide is at the ready for frequent consultation in the field. The informative text is accompanied by a range map for each species and hundreds of superb black-and-white sketches of scats, tracks, and each species by acclaimed naturalist-cum-illustrator Todd Telander.
Synopsis
This nifty reference packs a wallop of information. Scats & Tracks of North America covers nearly 150 of the continent’s most common or characteristic species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians north of Mexico. It also includes rare species of particular interest or significance, such as the jaguarundi, the polar bear, and the wolverine.
Easy to carry in pack or pocket, this user-friendly guide is at the ready for frequent consultation in the field. The informative text is accompanied by a range map for each species and hundreds of superb black-and-white sketches of scats, tracks, and each species by acclaimed naturalist-cum-illustrator Todd Telander.
Synopsis
This guide helps readers figure out what they are looking at with superb illustrations and informative text.
About the Author
James Halfpenny was featured in a Discovery Channel documentary on the loss of native tracking skills and has taught outdoor education since 1961 for the Smithsonian, Outward Bound, and the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Todd Telander is a natural science illustrator and wildlife artist. His work has appeared widely in museums, galleries, and private collections. James Halfpenny and Todd Telander have collaborated on ten previous FalconGuides Scats and Tracks titles covering various regions of North America.