
Mammals of Georgia Field Guide
Stan Tekiela(Author)
Advance Publishing In.,US
Published on 1. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
332 pages
978-1-59193-305-2 (ISBN)
Description
Identifying mammals is now easy and enjoyable! This unique, new field guide includes details about size, habitat, range and more. Professional photos and notes help you discover Georgia's diverse species. Plus, author Stan Tekiela's gee-whiz facts make this an ideal guide for nature and wildlife lovers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Houston
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color photos and maps throughout
Dimensions
Height: 150 mm
Width: 112 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59193-305-2 (9781591933052)
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Person
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
Content
Introduction
- Georgia's Mammals
- What Is a Mammal?
- Identification Step-by-Step
- Taxonomy of Georgia's Mammals
- Caution
- Quick-Compare Pages
- Sample Pages
The Mammals
- Shrews
- Moles
- Mice
- Rats
- Voles
- Muskrats
- Nutria
- Beaver
- Bats
- Chipmunk
- Flying Squirrel
- Tree Squirrels
- Woodchuck
- Pocket Gopher
- Rabbits
- Weasel
- Mink
- Otter
- Skunks
- Armadillo
- Opossum
- Raccoon
- Foxes
- Coyote
- Wolf
- Bobcat
- Cougar
- Hog
- Deer
- Bear
- Bison
- Dolphins
- Manatee
Glossary
Helpful Resources
Appendix: Taxonomy of Georgia's Mammals
Checklist/Index
Photo Credits
About the Author