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Table Of ContentIntroduction 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
SynopsisThis field guide features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify and learn about the Wisconsin mammals they see., From mice to moose, identifying mammals can be simple, informative and fun. Award-winning author Stan Tekiela 's famous field guide includes all 71 of Wisconsin's mammals, organized by family (from small to large). Each type of species gets a full-page photograph and three pages of information including size, habitat, range and more. Track patterns and other signs that an animal might leave behind aid in ensuring correct identification. Professional photos and Stan's naturalist notes help you to discover all of Wisconsin's diverse species., - 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, Identify Mammals with Wisconsin's Famous Identification Guide! Whether it's stumbling upon an animal track or actually seeing wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Wisconsin. With Stan Tekiela's popular field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of animals that don't live in your area. This book features 71 species of Wisconsin mammals organized by family, and then by size, for ease of use. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Inside you'll find: all 71 of Wisconsin's mammals, from mice to moose facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more times each animal is most likely to be active and signs that it might leave, such as rubs and scrapes track patterns, size details, and scat photos Stan's naturalist notes and gee-whiz facts This field guide includes professional photographs and range maps, relevant information, and plenty of Stan's expert insights. So grab Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide to help ensure that you positively identify the mammals that you see., Identifying Wisconsin's mammals is now easy and enjoyable With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simpler, more informative and productive. This book includes all 71 species of Wisconsin's mammals, from mice to moose. Detailed photographs and fact-filled information, including a compare feature, range maps, track patterns and scat photos, help to ensure that you positively identify the mammals that you see. Plus, with Stan's naturalist insights and gee-whiz facts, you'll become an expert on Wisconsin's mammals in no time