The Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance - Hardcover

Peterson, Rolf O.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572230312 ISBN 13: 9781572230316

Publisher: Willow Creek Pr, 1995

Synopsis

Wildlife biologist Rolf Peterson (wildlife ecology, Michigan Tech. U.) provides a first-hand account of his 25-year association with the long-running study of the wild wolves of Isle Royale National Park and their primary prey, the moose. Numerous beautiful color photographs of the creatures and their surrounding environment. No index, minimal notes. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Review

Few can rival what Rolf Peterson has accomplished on Isle Royale. His study, a true classic, offers lessons and examples to us all who hope to do the same. This book reveals some of the secrets and details of this one-of-a-king wolf study. - Douglas W. Smith, Leader, Yellowstone Wolf Project

Synopsis

Isle Royale National Park - with its lush northern landscape, wolves, and moose - is an ideal laboratory for wildlife biologists. For nearly half a century it has been the site of a comprehensive study on wolves (2008 marks the fiftieth anniversary) - the world's longest-running study on any wild animal. "The Wolves of Isle Royale" is author and wildlife biologist Rolf Peterson's fascinating first-hand account of the relationship that exists between the wolf and the moose on the island. Illustrated with over 100 photographs, this book reveals the true nature of this mysterious and little-understood animal, and it offers novel solutions to the conservation crises as the wolf population falters to its lowest recorded level.

Edition details

• Publisher: Willow Creek Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572230312
• ISBN 13: 9781572230316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 189