Wolf Songs: The Classic Collection of Writing about Wolves

An anthology of writings, essays, and articles--by Ernest Thompson Seton, Farley Mowat, Barry Lopez, David Mech, and others--provides an evocative study of the wolf, its life cycle, behavior, relationship with humans, and threats to its survival.

Busch, Robert

Science & Math

Random House, Inc.

The newly revised reference work on the history and evolution of wolves, their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology, and their mythology.

Wolf Almanac: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World

Reference

Almanacs & Yearbooks

LYONS PRESS+

A thorough exploration of the largest terrestrial carnivore in North America, by the author of The Wolf Almanac. The Grizzly Almanac is a close-up look at the animal known to biologists as Ursus arctos horribilis, the "horrible northern beat." A powerful symbol of wilderness, the grizzly was once widespread, from Alaska to Mexico. Today, 99 percent of its population in the lower forty-eight states is gone, due to habitat loss, hunting, and predator control programs based more on emotion than fact. This comprehensive volume looks at the natural and cultural history of the grizzly, with vital information on its evolution, habitat, range, behavior, life history, its place in native folklore, and its decline at the hands of humankind. The almanac also covers the emotion-charged topic of grizzly attacks, with practical information for those who seek to share the dwindling domain of the last of the great predators.

The Grizzly Almanac

Biological Sciences

Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited

Robert Busch chronicles man's historical fascination with and affection for this marine mammal. No other whale routinely allows humans to touch it, and no other whale is watched by so many people each year. This complete natural history of the gray whale is illustrated with over 80 colour photographs, including a number of beautiful underwater shots. Along with the details of the life history of the whale (evolution, intelligence, social behaviour, relationship with other species, etc.) this book covers man's exploitations of the whale, its comeback from the brink of extinction, the whale's place in aboriginal life and mythology, and its current and future management issues.

Gray Whales: Wandering Giants

Orca Book Pub

"I saw my first salmon run in 1971 in a small stream north of Juneau in Alaska. I'd read about these runs before, but nothing could have prepared me for the sight of a stream blushed pink by thousands of salmon struggling valiantly to reach the particular patch of gravel where they'd first begun their lives." The annual migration of salmon is one of North America's greatest wildlife wonders, a sight that ranks as a must-see for the growing number of people starved for the sight of natural marvels in an increasingly high-tech world. Each year thousands of tourists crowd into British Columbia's Adams River valley to watch as the sockeye return to their spawning grounds. 
 But what was once a plentiful resource is now becoming an endangered species. The Pacific salmon industry is in trouble. For the past two years, the salmon crisis has been featured in the news as politicians, natives and fishers around the world fight over the rights to what's left of the richest fishing industry in North America. The increased attention has forced the government to pull up its socks to try and save what's left of the salmon industry. It remains to be seen if this will be a case of too little too late. 
 In Salmon Country, Robert H. Busch, a dedicated naturalist, has produced an intriguing account of the natural history of the Pacific salmon and the state of today's fisheries industry. Salmon Country examines the salmon's tragic decline due to factors such as overfishing, habitat loss, climate change, fisheries mismanagement, and a dozen other interconnected factors all of which relate to its present sad state. Salmon Country also features a full survey of salmon biology including topics such as: 
<ul>Salmon evolution Salmon habitat Salmon life cycle Eating habits Migration patterns (including Japan and Siberia) Conservation and management. </ul>
 Salmon Country is a heartfelt testament to the natural beauty of the salmon and their significance to our world. Written by a dedicated naturalist, Robert H. Busch eloquently speaks against the mostly manmade dangers that threaten the future of the salmon industry today.

Salmon Country: A History of the Pacific Salmon

History

Americas

Key Porter Books

Few animals are as awe-inspiring as the grizzly bear, the largest terrestrial carnivore in North America. The Grizzly Almanac is an up-close, richly illustrated look at the animal known to biologists as Ursus arctos horribilis, the "horrible Northern bear." A powerful symbol of wilderness, the grizzly was once widespread from Alaska to Mexico. Today, 99 percent of its population in the lower 48 states is gone-the victim of habitat loss, over-hunting, and predator control programs that were based more on emotion than fact.This impeccably researched volume looks at the natural and cultural history of the grizzly, with vital information on its evolution, habitat, diet, reproduction, intelligence, and behavior. Robert H. Busch recounts the grizzly's interaction with mankind, including: the bear's place in native folklore; first encounters with Europeans; famous "outlaw" bears and the men who hunted them; the bear's twentieth-century decline; and current conservation efforts. The almanac also covers the emotion-charged topic of grizzly attacks, with descriptions of notable cases and practical information for those who seek to share the dwindling domain of the last of the great predators. The Grizzly Almanac is especially important reading today, as controversy rages over plans to reintroduce the grizzly into areas of its former habitat. This comprehensive volume is essential for anyone who wishes to understand the grizzly and its world.

Grizzly Almanac: A Fully Illustrated Natural And Cultural History Of America's Great Bear

The newly revised reference work on the history and evolution of wolves, their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology, and their mythology. It is considered the best reference on wolves of its kind.

Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration Of Wolves And Their World

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Loons

Prospero Books

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