Kaufman Focus Guide to Mammals of North America (Kaufman Focus Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0618382968 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fantastic book for animal info. Book was in better condition than described and shipped fast. This is the 2nd copy of the book we have bought. One for my son when he was 12 and the latest edition for my grandson who is 8. Great information and well organized considering the amount of information contained in there.. The new standard for North American mammal field guides IndyDon This is an excellent book and is a worthy addition to the collection of all naturalists, mammalogists, and people interested in nature. Photos don't always work as well as illustrations in field guides but the Kaufman Focus Guides have rectified this situation by digital manipulation of the. A wonderful field guide Tim Martin A brief jargon filled synopis:This is a very good field guide. The illustrations (actually manipulated photographs) are bright and sharp and field marks are easily distinguished.The fact that the range maps are placed within the text (not a seperate section) makes it easy to eliminate speci
All rights reserved. From Publishers Weekly Even renowned birder Kaufman admits that sighting a "mammal trumps everything else" when observing nature in the field. For quick reference, the mammals are subdivided into 15 categories, like "Hoofed Mammals," "Mice and Rats" or "Dogs, Cats, Bears," with color-coded tabs and a pictorial index. To help naturalists identify those warm-blooded animals that cross their paths, he has teamed up with nature photographers Nora and Rick Bowers to present this comprehensive field reference for all 450 species of wild mammals known to occur in the United States and Canada. Each entry includes a photograph of the mammal on the right-hand page with an average weight and length, while a brief description of its habitat, behavior, scientific and common names, and a range chart appear on the corresponding left-hand page. As in his earlier inno
These are not just static illustrations but portraits of animals in action that truly convey their character as well as their identification marks. In addition, hundreds of illustrations show tracks, dens, and other signs that we may notice even when the mammals themselves are out of sight. Most of us see wild mammals less often than birds or butterflies, so there is a special excitement to these encounters. For millions of hikers, campers, passengers on whale-watching trips, families visiting national parks and wildlife refuges, and anyone who loves animals, this is the perfect guide to increase understanding and appreciation of