Identify mammals of the Rocky Mountain region with this pocket-size guide.
The booklet begins with introductions of the various signs, followed by two dichotomous keys: one for identifying animal homes and another for scratch and chew marks. Simply answer a series of simple questions based on appearance to identify what type of mammal was there. A field guide section presents more than 60 mammals, complete with professional illustrations by Barbara Downs, range maps, and detailed descriptions to help you identify each species.
Book Features:
~ Beginner’s guide to mammal identification
~ More than 60 species of common and important mammals
~ Guides to their signs: chew marks, nests, scat, skulls, tracks, and more
~ Professional illustrations with key markings for identification
~ Small format that fits into a pocket or pack
This guide is applicable to the US states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
136 pages