Wildlife: general interest

Filling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds--the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species.

Engaging natural history information for a general audience on one of the most beloved groups of birds, including tips on attracting and watching hummingbirds.

*; Exactly what to do, and what not to do, when you find an animal in distress*; How to determine the status of an injured creature using easy-to-follow flow charts*; Instructions on safe-capture methods, emergency care, transportation, and finding a professional wildlife rehabilitatorRescuing injured wildlife requires careful preparation to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the animal.

*; Real-life scientific adventure*; A thought-provoking exploration of how the Endangered Species Act works--and how it failsThirty years ago, researchers discovered a previously unknown species of bird in the rain-soaked and remote mountains of Hawaii.

Techniques from international tracking experts applicable to any quarry and terrain.

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them.

The first book to cover the history and current status of the mysterious big cat.

*; Concise introductions to popular subjects*; Fascinating did you know?

An Eternity of EaglesThe Human History of the Most Fascinating Bird in the WorldA compulsively readable natural and social history, An Eternity of Eagles is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.

Every existence has its pulse points,"e; writes Ted Leeson in this latest book, "e;those places where life rises somehow closer to the surface and makes itself more keenly felt.

This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground.

On the heels of his acclaimed The Dangerous World of Butterflies, investigative journalist Peter Laufer is back to chronicle his worldwide quest to penetrate the underworld of international animal smuggling.

Through a hundred short vignettes accompanied by stunning avian portraits, Bird Brains takes a look at the antics, behaviors, and idiosyncrasies of wild birds from the viewpoint of a professional wildlife biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer.

It was one of the biggest scandals in New York University history.

A surefire hit with young backyard diggers and bug-watchers, BasicIllustrated Guide to Frogs, Snakes, Bugs, and Slugs combines detailed illustrations of bugs, slugs, snakes, toads, and other creepy crawlies with clear and kid-friendly information to help the young bug-lover identify what's crawling up the tree, buzzing in his ear, or hiding under a log.

Animal Tracks highlightseighty-eight of the most common and sought-after mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian species in North America.

The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities.

Bison: A Falcon Field Guide presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this majestic symbol of the American West.

Butterflies & Moths is an easily accessible fieldguide to familiar North American butterflies and moths.

Birds of Alaska is a field guide to the most common and sought-after species in the state.

In the newest addition to the successful Living With series, Hathaway and Schatz let readers in on everything they need to know about how to raise one or twenty goats in their own backyards.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

An Eternity of EaglesThe Human History of the Most Fascinating Bird in the WorldA compulsively readable natural and social history, An Eternity of Eagles is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.

Wolves: A Falcon Field Guide presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this most feared yet misunderstood predator.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Grizzly Bears: AFalcon Field Guide presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this most revered and feared of large mammals.

Few experiences are more thrilling than watching unsuspecting wild animals go about their business in a natural environment.

Updated and revised guide filled with helpful tips on traveling and camping in bear country.

A must-read about these magnificent but sometimes deadly creaturesthoroughly revised, expanded, and updated

The True Story of a Big-Hearted Bear is a factual story of a mother grizzly bear named Baylee, her three cubs, and a two-year-old grizzly who Baylee adopts into their family.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Falcon Field Guides are full-color, visually appealing, easily packable guides for identifying animalsand learning about nature.

This informativeguide makesit easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas.

On his nineteenth birthday, Peter Allison flipped a coin.

Backpacker magazine's Bear Country Behavior informs readers about how to hike and backpack safely in grizzly bear and black bear country throughout the United States.

Lewis and Clark's expedition was full of adventures, but few were as exhilarating as their moments with grizzly bears.

With Tenkara, there is no reel and the line hitched directly to the end ofthe long rod, imparting an element of highly functional simplicity.

When do you watch a wild animal suffer and let nature take its course, and when do you intervene?

This guide helps readers figure out what they are looking at with superb illustrations and informative text.

Extraordinaryphotosthat expose the elusive world of fur and teeth, light and shadow, and wolf behavior seldom seen by the human eye.

The greatest wisdom comes from the smallest creaturesThere is so much we can learn from birds.

Alex Horne is not a birdwatcher.

Baby animals don't play with toys.

The New York Times bestseller.

'A cosy and delightful book - a real joy to behold.