Identify Florida mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.
Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, encountering mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Florida. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Florida Field Guide features all 82 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
This second edition also includes range maps and Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Florida Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.
Inside you'll find:
- All 82 of Florida's mammals, from mice to manatees
- Facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more
- Times each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behind
- Professional photos, range maps, and track patterns
- Stan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Sample Pages
The Mammals
Glossary
Helpful Resources
Appendix: Taxonomy of Florida’s Mammals
Checklist/Index by Species
Photo Credits
About the Author
About the Author :
Stan Tekiela is a naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota. He has been a professional naturalist for more than 35 years and is a member of the Minnesota Naturalists' Association, Outdoor Writers Association of America, North American Nature Photography Association, and Canon Professional Services. Stan actively studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States. He has received various national and regional awards for outdoors education and writing. His syndicated nature column appears in more than 20 cities, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan has authored hundreds of educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. His Florida field guides include Birds of Florida, Mammals of Florida, Trees of Florida, and Wildflowers of Florida. Stan resides in Victoria, Minnesota, with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Abigail.
