MAMMALS OF THE CANADIAN WILD BY ADRIAN FORSYTH
Mammals of the Canadian wild is written for naturalists, conservationists and those who enjoy the simple pleasure of a walk across a field, through the woods or beside a stream - anyone who wants to understand the more than 150 species of wild animals in the North from the gray squirrel that hops up to be hand fed in urban parks to the rarely seen wily wolverine that patrols remote Northern coniferous forests.
Much more than a field guide, Mammals of the Canadian Wild goes beyond identification and anatomical descriptions to delve into the reasons why wild animals live and act the way they do. Biologist/author Adrian Forsyth examines new discoveries about the sophistication of animal behavior, evolution and ecology and tells why some predators such as wolves are highly social, traveling and hunting in packs, while other closely related species such as foxes live alone. Why must the shrew, no bigger than a thimble eat more than their body weight each day or face certain starvation?
In addition to insightful writing, every page of Mammals of the Canadian Wild has been illustrated with color photography from North America's foremost wildlife photographers making it as much a visual feast as a lifetime nature reference for the entire family.
Hardcover. 352 pages
Published 1985 by Camden House Publishing Ltd.
Shelf wear on back of dust jacket as seen in photo. Personalized stamp and related postage stamp on inside cover from previous owner.