Author : Mark Elbroch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811767787
The most comprehensive reference guide to mammal tracks and sign for North America. This new edition is more visual, with more than 1300 photos and 450 illustrations for easy comparison and identification of similar sign. Each species account includes information on tracks and trails, scat and urine, nests and lodges, as well as sign on the ground, in trees and shrubs, on fungi and on plants. Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Classic Books.
Author : Ross Paul Lawford
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,55 MB
Release : 2020-10-11
Category :
ISBN :
Trapped and lost within my own mind, It took an unlikely friendship with a rescued otter to rekindle my childhood love of nature and set me free. I spent a decade travelling across the British isles in search of otters as well as refinding myself and a whole host of other beautiful creatures along the way. My journey follows the charismatic wild otter across some of the most wonderful and diverse landscapes, through the rivers of my hometown in central England to the rugged islands off the west coast of Scotland, down to the meandering waters in the south and back to the Island where my journey began.
Author : Anthony J. Martin
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253006023
Have you ever wondered what left behind those prints and tracks on the seashore, or what made those marks or dug those holes in the dunes? Life Traces of the Georgia Coast is an up-close look at these traces of life and the animals and plants that made them. It tells about how the tracemakers lived and how they interacted with their environments. This is a book about ichnology (the study of such traces) and a wonderful way to learn about the behavior of organisms, living and long extinct. Life Traces presents an overview of the traces left by modern animals and plants in this biologically rich region; shows how life traces relate to the environments, natural history, and behaviors of their tracemakers; and applies that knowledge toward a better understanding of the fossilized traces that ancient life left in the geologic record. Augmented by illustrations of traces made by both ancient and modern organisms, the book shows how ancient trace fossils directly relate to modern traces and tracemakers, among them, insects, grasses, crabs, shorebirds, alligators, and sea turtles. The result is an aesthetically appealing and scientifically grounded book that will serve as source both for scientists and for anyone interested in the natural history of the Georgia coast.
Author : Olaus Johan Murie
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,58 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780618517435
This all-new edition includes descriptions of the habits, habitats, tracks, signs, and ranges of all the mammals of North America, as well as of selected birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. More than 1,000 line drawings and 100 color photographs further enhance the text.
Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 40,33 MB
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1491469862
Describes the technology that is used to track the identity of animals, including recording sounds, monitoring tree damage, DNA analysis, and carbon dating fossil finds.
Author : Michael Leach
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 34,38 MB
Release : 2008-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781435849938
Introduces otters, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, and predators.
Author : Miriam Darlington
Publisher : Tin House Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1959030493
“Beguiling. The gentle and persistent search by Darlington sparkles.” —The Guardian A plan formed in my mind. I would explore the places in this land that hid my grail. I would spend a whole year or longer, if that’s what it took, wading through marshes, hiding between mossy rocks, paddling down rivers and swimming in sea lochs; recording my journey through the seasons as I searched for wild otters. Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations, despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood, and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world. Over the course of a single year, Darlington takes readers on a winding expedition in pursuit of these elusive creatures—from her home in Devon, England, and through the wilds of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and the countryside of Cornwall. As she’s drawn deeper into wilder habitats, trekking through changing landscapes, seasons, and weather, Darlington meets biologists, conservationists, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and poets—enriching her understanding, admiration, and awe of the wild otter. With each encounter, she reveals the scientific, environmental, and cultural importance of this creature and the places it calls home. Full of wonder, hope, and an abiding love for the natural world, Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World is a beautiful and captivating work of nature writing, pursuing one of nature’s most endearing and endlessly fascinating creatures.
Author : Chris Stuart
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 2013-01-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775840301
Originally published in 1994, A Field Guide to Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife quickly became the standard reference to the subject in the region, reprinting many times. This new edition provides the most detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates. Greatly expanded, this extensive update now features: full colour throughout; many
Author : Lars-Henrik Olsen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 29,3 MB
Release : 2013-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1400847923
An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birdsCovers 175 speciesIllustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artworkIncludes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps
Author : John Rhyder
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 49,84 MB
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0750996528
'Never have I felt so connected to the natural world than when trailing . . . The direction of the wind is noted almost subconsciously, the alarm calls of birds are obvious and the track and sign of all the other animals, even insects, crossing your trail reveal themselves. It's a strangely peaceful state where every sense seems to be stretched to the limit in a state of extreme concentration, and yet one feels completely relaxed and at peace. The whole of nature is revealed within an animal trail.' John Rhyder explores the world of British mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians through their tracks and other signs, including scat, feeding, damage to trees, dens, beds and nests, providing a fully explained and illustrated guide to the natural world around us. Following years of extensive research from one of the UK's leading wildlife trackers, Track and Sign is illustrated with line drawings and photographs, making identification in the field effective and accurate for both the complete beginner and the expert naturalist.
