Deer, Elk & Moose: Wildlife Appreciation
Autor Stan Tekielaen Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 apr 2015
From the Alaskan wilderness to the Florida Keys, Stan Tekiela has spent 30 years in pursuit of deer, elk and moose in order to study and to photograph them. Now, he shares his fascination with these grand and majestic creatures, providing you with a naturalist's point of view. Stan presents the lives of these intriguing mammals through headings and concise blocks of text paired with gorgeous images that only he could capture. Marvel at North America's most amazing animals.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781591934592
ISBN-10: 1591934591
Pagini: 144
Dimensiuni: 210 x 241 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: ADVENTURE PUBLICATIONS
Seria Wildlife Appreciation
ISBN-10: 1591934591
Pagini: 144
Dimensiuni: 210 x 241 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: ADVENTURE PUBLICATIONS
Seria Wildlife Appreciation
Cuprins
Magnificent Deer, Elk and Moose
Origins of the Species
The Deer Family
Creating the Names
Varieties Across the Land
Was that a White Deer?
Testament to Bergmann's Rule
Limits to Longevity
Managing Population Declines
Herds and Harems
Methods of Expression
Scent Communication
Leave a Note, Please
Drops of Scent
Staining and Fragrance
Scented Tracks
Why Whitetails Snort
Signpost Scrapes
Tree and Shrub Rubs
Bugling Elk
Moose that Woo
Fur Coats
Antler Velvet
Deer Antlers
Elk Antlers
Moose Antlers
Antler Sheds
Antlers-Not Horns
Toes in Hooves
Sure-footed Tread
A Great Olfactory System
Ears to Hear
Extreme Vision
Eyeshine
Cutting-edge Bite
Ambling to Full Speed
Stotting Escapes
The Art of Bounding
Jumping Abilities
Game Trails
Swimming
What's on the Menu?
Crepuscular Dining
Chewing the Cud
Seasonal Feeding
Bulking Up
Winter Nutrition
Salty Preference
The Autumn Rut
Sparring Practice
Fighting for Breeding Rights
Time to Mate
Safe in the Womb
Litters of Twins
Delivery into the Wild
Newborns
Perilous First Days
Diet of Mother's Milk
Growing into Maturity
Enjoying Our Deer, Elk and Moose
Featured Ruminants
About the Author
Origins of the Species
The Deer Family
Creating the Names
Varieties Across the Land
Was that a White Deer?
Testament to Bergmann's Rule
Limits to Longevity
Managing Population Declines
Herds and Harems
Methods of Expression
Scent Communication
Leave a Note, Please
Drops of Scent
Staining and Fragrance
Scented Tracks
Why Whitetails Snort
Signpost Scrapes
Tree and Shrub Rubs
Bugling Elk
Moose that Woo
Fur Coats
Antler Velvet
Deer Antlers
Elk Antlers
Moose Antlers
Antler Sheds
Antlers-Not Horns
Toes in Hooves
Sure-footed Tread
A Great Olfactory System
Ears to Hear
Extreme Vision
Eyeshine
Cutting-edge Bite
Ambling to Full Speed
Stotting Escapes
The Art of Bounding
Jumping Abilities
Game Trails
Swimming
What's on the Menu?
Crepuscular Dining
Chewing the Cud
Seasonal Feeding
Bulking Up
Winter Nutrition
Salty Preference
The Autumn Rut
Sparring Practice
Fighting for Breeding Rights
Time to Mate
Safe in the Womb
Litters of Twins
Delivery into the Wild
Newborns
Perilous First Days
Diet of Mother's Milk
Growing into Maturity
Enjoying Our Deer, Elk and Moose
Featured Ruminants
About the Author
Notă biografică
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.