THE TRACKER'S FIELD GUIDE A COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK FOR ANIMAL TRACKING IN T

THE TRACKER'S FIELD GUIDE A COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK FOR ANIMAL TRACKING IN THE UNITED STATES Venture into an animal's life story through its tracks & signs. More than simply determining where an animal crossed the road, tracking can lead to a study of how the animal uses its habitat, how it travels, where it feeds or hunts, how it breeds & raises its young, & how it survives. In this book, leading tracking expert Jim Lowery distills his remarkable expertise, gained over decades of intensive research & practical field experience, into a comprehensive field guide to tracking North American mammals. Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings & high-resolution photographs, The Tracker's Field Guide sets a new standard for books on tracking.This easy-to-use guide features:Clearly written descriptions plus photos & illustrations of scats, tracks, & gait patternsEasy-to-use track measurements for each animalTips on proper track interpretation techniqueNotes on the behavior & habitat of each mammalA glossary of tracking termsQuick-reference summary pages at the back of the bookA tough, water-resistant cover & extra-durable binding made to withstand the rigors of field use ISBN: 0-7627-3981-9 publish date: 12/01/2008