Scats and Tracks of the Midwest: A Field Guide to the Signs of Seventy Wildlife Species - Softcover

Halfpenny, James; Halfpenny Dr, James C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762742348 ISBN 13: 9780762742349

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2006

Synopsis

Trying to tell the difference between squirrel tracks and those of the Eastern woodrat? Searching for turtles or toads? Or just need to find out what animal is nibbling the lettuces in your garden? Scats and Tracks of the Midwest will help you figure out what you're looking at and find out what you're looking for, with its superb illustrations by Todd Telander and a helpful and informative text.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. James Halfpenny (Gardiner, Montana) is among the world's leading experts on animal tracking and the author of several previous books on the subject.

From the Back Cover

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 the Midwest will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby.

Inside you ll find:
Easy-reference descriptions with precise measurements

Detailed illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns
An identification key and glossary of tracking terms
Thorough instructions for documenting your finds

Edition details

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762742348
• ISBN 13: 9780762742349
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Telander Todd
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 147