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.
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.
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.
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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
