This title contains color illustrations and photos of more than 620 of Florida's most common insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants - the species you are most likely to see. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. Florida is an easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, and beautifully illustrated book. Key Features * Identifies location and conservation information on the most frequently sighted animals * Contains photos and information on Florida habitats and commonly encountered plants * Includes brief descriptions of the region's most visited parks and reserves

Florida (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

History

BELETSKY, Les

Sunquist, Fiona

Sunquist, Mel

Americas

Academic Press

Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).

Wild Cats of the World

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

University of Chicago Press

Tiger Moon is the powerful, poetic story of the Sunquists' two years studying tigers in Nepal--traveling by elephant, avoiding a rhino attack, and learning to recognize individual tigers by roar. A new afterword tells the story of promising efforts to reconnect fractured Nepalese tiger habitats.

Tiger Moon

Tiger Moon is the powerful, poetic story of the Sunquists' two years studying tigers in Nepal€”traveling by elephant, avoiding a rhino attack, and learning to recognize individual tigers by roar. A new afterword tells the story of promising efforts to reconnect fractured Nepalese tiger habitats.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

From the ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bastet, to the prophet Muhammad’s favorite cat, Muezza, and our contemporary obsession with online cat videos, felines have long held a place of honor in their human counterparts’ homes and cultures. But the domestic cat is just one of many feline species, and in The Wild Cat Book cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist introduce us to the full panoply of the purring, roaring feline tribe. Illustrated throughout with Terry Whittaker’s spectacular color photographs as well as unique photos from biologists in the field―some the highest quality images ever captured of exceptionally rare species―The Wild Cat Book not only tantalizes with the beauty of cats, but also serves as a valuable and accessible reference on cat behavior and conservation. Comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species’ IUCN conservation and management statuses, while informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can’t be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world’s wild cats―from habitat destruction to human persecution. From the extraordinary acrobatics of the arboreal margay―able to cling to a tree branch by a single paw thanks to its unusually flexible ankles―to modern declines in African lion populations, The Wild Cat Book is an instructive and revealing ode to felines of every size and color. Combining science, behavioral observations, and stunning photography, this book will captivate cat fanciers the world over.

The Wild Cat Book: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Cats

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Travellers go to Florida for sun, sand, and surf, but increasingly also to explore Florida's incredible natural attractions: stunning subtropical scenery, wonderful hiking and bird-watching trails, exceptional fishing, boating, and canoeing, the wet wilderness of Everglades National Park, the continental US's only coral reefs, and glimpses of exotic wildlife. This book has all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Florida's magnificent animal, plant, and sea life. This book includes: identification, location, and conservation information on the most frequently sighted animals; full-color illustrations of more than 600 of Florida's most common insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants; information on the underwater animals most snorkelers and divers actually see; photos and information on Florida habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter; and brief descriptions of the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves. Easy to carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated - you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

Florida (Traveller's Wildlife Guides): Traveller's Wildlife Guide

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Florida (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Wild Cats of the World

Tiger Moon

Tiger Moon

The Wild Cat Book: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Cats

Florida (Traveller's Wildlife Guides): Traveller's Wildlife Guide