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Author | : Bruce A. Wright |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Ecology |
ISBN | : 9780888396228 |
A look into the world of 22 fierce and often misunderstood predators inhabiting Alaska. Predators are charismatic animals that most people find fascinating and repellent in equal measure. Visitors to Alaska are mesmerized witnessing a bear or wolf moving across the tundra in search of its next meal, or watching salmon sharks leaping out of the water in pursuit of prey. Seeing a bald eagle swoop down to snatch an unsuspecting fish from the water fascinates onlookers, awed and impressed by this raptor's flight and sight capabilities. Alaska's Predators helps readers gain an understanding of these magnificent animals, their function in Alaska's ecosystems, and how and why they should be protected.
Author | : Bernd Richter |
Publisher | : Wizard Works |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781931353007 |
"Alaska is known as the land of snow, ice, and long, cold winters. Temperatures can drop to 40 or more degrees below zero, and, when the wind blows, wind-chill factors can go to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When it is that cold, people and their pets go inside and huddle around warm stoves. Alaska's wild animals don't have heated houses. Where do they go at 40 below?"--Back cover
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1997-10-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309174651 |
This book assesses Alaskan wolf and bear management programs from scientific and economic perspectives. Relevant factors that should be taken into account when evaluating the utility of such programs are identified. The assessment includes a review of current scientific knowledge about the dynamics and management of large mammalian predator-prey relationships and human harvest of wildlife in northern ecosystems, and an evaluation of the extent to which existing research and management data allow prediction of the outcome of wolf management or control programs and grizzly bear management programs. Included is an evaluation of available economic studies and methodologies for estimating the costs and benefits of predator control programs in Alaska.
Author | : Tom Walker |
Publisher | : Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2015-09-28 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1594859833 |
•*More than 150 stunning images, featuring the “Big Five”: caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly, moose, and wolf •*Both an educational overview and a tourist-oriented gift book •*Includes all of Alaska’s iconic wildlife species From grizzlies, Dall sheep, and the elusive wolverine to bald eagles and the common ground squirrel, photographer Tom Walker displays birds, mammals, and more from work that spans four decades. This is a “Best of” collection from a celebrated Alaskan writer and photographer. Captions focus on factual natural history interpretation; for example: “An Arctic ground squirrel’s body temperature can drop below 32 degrees F without its tissues actually freezing. Hibernating squirrels are the ‘coldest mammal alive.’ Their heart rates drop from 200 beats-per-minute to 2 bpm with a pulse every 30 seconds.” This new gift book is seasonally organized, revealing the wondrous Alaska landscape and the activities and behavior of a variety of species during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Park visitors, families, classrooms, and readers of all ages will delight in the range of beautiful images and learn what is happening in Alaska’s natural world throughout the year.
Author | : Cory Cooper Hansen |
Publisher | : Sasquatch Books |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2004-01-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1570613710 |
This engaging book celebrates the wonders of Alaska in rhyme and meter. Adapted from the classic counting poem "Over the Meadow" by Olive Wadsworth, it inspires children to count the wildlife of the great northern wilderness: baby whales, bear cubs, fox kits, ptarmigan chicks, and more. In addition to the rhyme, the text includes a short description of each animal and a glossary that explains in simple terms things like what igloos are and why Alaska is called "The Land of the Midnight Sun."
Author | : Richard Carstensen |
Publisher | : Graphic Arts Books |
Total Pages | : 429 |
Release | : 2014-03-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0882409298 |
“Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals, Nature stresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North America’s most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review Everything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The authors, who are both Alaskan residents and biologists, combine scientific research with personal experiences to make a definitive field guide for residents of or visitors to Southeast Alaska. The unique features of the book include: In-depth information about how wildlife coexists with the environment Detailed discussions of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, fungi, and plants Detailed map of wilderness areas in Southeast Alaska More than 200 black-and-white illustrations A bibliography, list of common and scientific names, and an index New to this edition: More than 100 new illustrations, many never before published, as well as new maps and photos Major expansion of sections on geology, old-growth forests, marine mammals, and amphibians Fifty-two new sidebars—written in the first person to give the text a more personal touch—that describe recent findings or experiences. Sweeping updates and elaborations to chapter narratives—often thanks to technology unknown in 1992. In-depth guide to Southeast Alaska’s flora and fauna; more than an identification manual, Nature explores how the species and habitats encountered in the woods and waters of Southeast Alaska fit into the bigger picture.
Author | : Steve Perry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781595820549 |
Deep in the Alaskan forest, ranger Sloan comes across the torn and bloody carcasses of Grizzly bears. Searching a human cause for the massacres, he discovers a team of poachers hunkered within the Alaska wilderness, waiting for the chance to score a big kill. He also finds evidence of the most fearsome killers in the universe: the Predators.
Author | : Debbie S. Miller |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 42 |
Release | : 2012-01-17 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0802723616 |
As temperatures drop, the animals that make the tundra home must ready themselves for survival. See how animals like the arctic ground squirrel and the woolly bear caterpillar use special coping devices to keep warm as they hibernate their way through the frigid winter months. Then when the temperatures finally rise, these creatures emerge and the pulse of life returns to the arctic.
Author | : Bill Sherwonit |
Publisher | : Graphic Arts Books |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2014-09-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1941821308 |
These timeless, beautifully written essays share encounters and observations on a variety of Alaskan wildlife and include natural history information.
Author | : Denise Saigh |
Publisher | : Publication Consultants |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2017-07-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1594336903 |
What is the Difference Between compares Alaska birds and mammals living within the same range and are difficult to tell apart.