Hoffmeister (natural history-emeritus-U. of Illinois) presents the culmination of a lifetime of work. Here are 55 color and 192 b&amp;w photos, drawings, distribution maps, and detailed keys. A model of natural history writing. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

MAMMALS OF ILLINOIS

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Hoffmeister, Donald F.

Pets & Animal Care

University of Illinois Press

Donald F. Hoffmeister's authoritative guide provides a detailed profile of all the state's mammals, past and present--from the elephant-sized mastodons that roamed the region during the Ice Age and the black bears and bobcats that early Illinois settlers encountered, to the plethora of creatures that now live on the state's prairies, woodlands, and hills. Outlining how human activities such as hunting and farming have altered the state's terrain and affected numerous species, Hoffmeister discusses which species have been wiped out, which are endangered or threatened, which no longer live in Illinois but survive elsewhere, and which might inhabit the region in the future. In this comprehensive study, now available for the first time in paperback, Hoffmeister briefly characterizes the climate, soils, and vegetation of Illinois, particularly as they affect mammals. In addition to detailing mammals known to be present in the area during the Pleistocene and Holocene eras, Hoffmeister identifies each order and family of mammals present in Illinois since 1900. Within each family, each species is characterized by habit, habitat, food, reproduction, population, and variation. These entries are supplemented by tables, anatomical drawings, photographs, and Illinois and United States distribution maps. Enhanced by sixty color photographs, more than one hundred line drawings, and a glossary of scientific terms, Mammals of Illinois is an indispensable resource for students, teachers, biologists, and nature enthusiasts.

Mammals of Illinois

History

Americas

Excerpt from Fieldbook of Illinois MammalsIt is difficult for one or even two people to develop to completion a project such as this. We are greatly indebted to Mrs. Leonora K. Gloyd and Dr. Philip W. Smith of the Natural History Survey staff for the great amount of painstaking work which they expended on various duties related to the development of the manuscript. It would have been most difficult to complete the project without their unselfish assistance.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Fieldbook of Illinois Mammals (Classic Reprint)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Forgotten Books

Zoo Animals

Children's Books

Goldencraft

Zoo Animals (Little Guides in Colour)

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd.

Mammals of Arizona

University of Arizona Press

An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on:
-Habits and habitats -Family trees -Raising young -Foods, enemies, and more
Full-color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment. Range maps show where various species can be found.

Mammals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

Zim, Herbert S.

Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

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