Synopses & Reviews
The state insect and#150; the honey bee and#150; is one of more than 600 species of vertebrate animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Beehive State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects 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.
Synopsis
Comprehensive and practical, this pocket reference explores more than 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, insects, and fishes found in Utah. Complete with a map featuring statewide wildlife sanctuaries and laminated for durability, this indispensable pamphlet is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
With desert, the Colorado Plateau, the Rocky Mountains, forests, and the Great Salt Lake, Utah boasts some excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, especially when it comes to waterfowl, wading birds, and mammalian megafauna. State bird California Gull occupies lakes and wetlands, often alongside migratory ducks, geese, sandpipers, and plovers, all of which can congregate in astounding numbers. Bighorn Sheep traverse rocky ridges, while Pronghorns, American Bison, and Mule Deer forage in grasslands. State insect Honey Bee is the primary reason why Utah has been dubbed the Beehive State. Animals often represent the face of an ecosystem, so getting acquainted with the most representative species is always useful. You can readily do this with the portable reference Utah Wildlife, which includes beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and other insects as well as an ecoregion map showing wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its animals. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
More than 600 vertebrate wildlife species inhabit Utah. Utah Wildlife, a lightweight pocket-sized, folding guide offers beautiful illustrations of over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies/insects, and fishes. A map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries is part of this portable resource. Laminated for durability, this handy guide can be used by expert and novice nature lovers.
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.