Guide To The Mammals Of Colorado
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Author | : David M. Armstrong |
Publisher | : University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages | : 637 |
Release | : 2011-05-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 145710976X |
Co-published with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Thoroughly revised and updated, Mammals of Colorado, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference on the nine orders and 128 species of Colorado's recent native fauna, detailing each species' description, habitat, distribution, population ecology, diet and foraging, predators and parasites, behavior, reproduction and development, and population status. An introductory chapter on Colorado's environments, a discussion of the development of the fauna over geologic time, and a brief history of human knowledge of Coloradan mammals provide ecological and evolutionary context. The most recent records of the state's diverse species, rich illustrations (including detailed maps, skull drawings, and photographs), and an extensive bibliography make this book a must-have reference. Amateur and professional naturalists, students, vertebrate biologists, and ecologists as well as those involved in conservation and wildlife management in Colorado will find value in this comprehensive volume.
Author | : Whitney Cranshaw |
Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781565795211 |
Colorado professors and expert entomologists Whitney Cranshaw and Boris Kondratieff present a guide to finding and identifying the insects you are likely to see throughout the state. From bees to butterflies and beyond, this handy, state-specific guidebook will help insect enthusiasts to identify and learn about hundreds of Colorado's most common species. Full-color photography, fascinating facts, and a glossary of insect terms make this book visually appealing, practical, and fun for readers of all ages. With an introduction to the world of arthropods and interesting descriptions of scores of insects, Guide to Colorado Insects is a must-have whether you're at home or in the field. Book jacket.
Author | : Stan Tekiela |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2025-06-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781647555108 |
Identify Colorado mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Colorado. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Colorado Field Guide features all 130 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Colorado Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see. Inside you'll find: All 130 of Colorado's mammals, from mice to moose Facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more Times each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behind Professional photos, range maps, and track patterns Stan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts
Author | : James Kavanagh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003-08 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781583552124 |
Author | : James C. Halfpenny |
Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780933472983 |
Guide to identifying mammals in North America through tracking, and using this information in understanding their behavior.
Author | : David M. Armstrong |
Publisher | : University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2007-10-30 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1607320088 |
Revised, updated, and with more than 80 new color photographs, Rocky Mountain Mammals, Third Edition is a nontechnical guide to the mammals of the Southern Rocky Mountains and their foothills, with special emphasis on Rocky Mountain National Park and vicinity. Designed for quick reference and enjoyable reading, Rocky Mountain Mammals offers what most field guides don't - a wealth of fascinating information about each species. In seventy-two species accounts, David M. Armstrong describes each animal and its signs, habits, habitat, and natural history, noting times when seasonal events such as elk sparring occur. Introductory materials and appendices offer rich context and wildlife-watching support, including a checklist with page numbers for quick field reference, an identification key, a glossary, derivations of scientific names, and advice on how, when, and where to watch mammals. Armstrong introduces mammalian evolution, anatomy, and distribution and offers perspective on how the local fauna fits into its geographical setting and into past and potential future faunas of the region. This lavishly illustrated new edition will delight those who live in and visit the high country and foothills of the Southern Rockies and want to identify mammals and learn about their lives. Published in association with the Rocky Mountain Nature Association.
Author | : Kate Wynne |
Publisher | : Alaska Sea Grant College Program |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781566121675 |
The authoritative book on Alaska marine life, Guide to Marine Mammals of Alaska is a clear and concise look at all twenty-nine of Alaska's mammal species, including whales, dolphins, seals, walrus, and polar bears. Now in its fourth edition, this award-winning book is fully revised with updated information on range and status of all the species. Meant to be a user-friendly and travel-ready resource, the guide provides an overview of each species with data on body type, size, color, behavior, habitat, and more. Maps detail range and migration patterns while full color photos accompany each entry. A glossary, introduction to mammal types, and naming chart make recognizing the different Alaska mammals easy and accessible. In addition to the extensive photographs, the book includes Pieter Folkens's highly accurate illustrations to assist in precise identification. The book itself is a rugged tool that is waterproof and spiral bound, encouraging readers to get out and start spotting fascinating Alaska creatures from land or from sea.
Author | : National Audubon Society |
Publisher | : Knopf |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999-03-23 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0679446818 |
The most comprehensive field guide available to the Rocky Mountain region--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the Rocky Mountain region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 11 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States.
Author | : Mark Elbroch |
Publisher | : Mariner Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Mammals |
ISBN | : 9780618883455 |
A reference guide to the behavior of North American mammals.
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Release | : 1910 |
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