- Only state specific mammals--and all of them - great photos--full page and smaller insets showing morphs and juveniles - scan photos--often the only thing we are able to see of a mammal - tracks--both individually and in patterns - information on food. habitat, young, size and more - range information--just for your state State-specific range map Organized by family, then size Silhouettes show general shape of mammal Four pages of photos and information per mammal Stan's Notes contain naturalist information and "gee-whiz" facts Color morph and young insets Scat insets help you identify signs…mehr
- Only state specific mammals--and all of them - great photos--full page and smaller insets showing morphs and juveniles - scan photos--often the only thing we are able to see of a mammal - tracks--both individually and in patterns - information on food. habitat, young, size and more - range information--just for your state State-specific range map Organized by family, then size Silhouettes show general shape of mammal Four pages of photos and information per mammal Stan's Notes contain naturalist information and "gee-whiz" facts Color morph and young insets Scat insets help you identify signs Track pattern for each mammal helps you identify the sign you'll see most often
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 * Wisconsin's Mammals * What Is a Mammal? * Identification Step-by-Step * Taxonomy of Wisconsin's Mammals * Caution * Quick-Compare Pages * Sample Pages The Mammals * Shrews * Moles * Jumping Mice * Mice * Rat * Voles * Lemming * Muskrat * Beaver * Bats * Chipmunks * Flying Squirrels * Ground Squirrels * Tree Squirrels * Woodchuck * Gopher * Weasels * Marten * Mink * Fisher * Badger * Wolverine * Otter * Skunks * Rabbit * Hares * Porcupine * Raccoon * Opossum * Foxes * Coyote * Wolf * Bobcat * Lynx * Cougar * Deer * Caribou * Moose * Elk * Bear * Bison Glossary Helpful Resources Appendix: Taxonomy of Wisconsin's Mammals Checklist/Index by Species About the Author
