The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators Learn about Each Predator’s Traits and Behaviors; Identify the Tracks and Signs of More Than 50 Predators; Protect Your Livestock, Poultry, and Pets

by Dohner, Janet Vorwald

• ISBN13: 9781612126999
• ISBN10: 1612126995
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-05-16
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

Learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and the damage they leave behind. Fascinating profiles of more than 50 predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles teach farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent their livestock, poultry, and pets from becoming prey. By understanding how predators think and behave, where and how they live, and how they attack and kill prey, you’ll be able to interpret the potential threats surrounding your home. Whether you have a vested interest in protecting your pets and livestock or are simply spellbound by wild predators, this is the book for you!

Author Biography

Janet Vorwald Dohner is the author of The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators, Farm Dogs, and Livestock Guardians. She has 35 years of experience on her small family farm and has relied on livestock guard dogs and corgis with her sheep, goats, and poultry. She writes for magazines, including Modern Farmer and Mother Earth News, and she gives presentations on livestock guardians and predator control at various conferences. Dohner is a board member of the Kangal Dog Club of America and a member of several learning communities for working dogs. 

Table of Contents

Part I: Predators in the Modern World
  Chapter 1. The Predation Situation
  Chapter 2. Who's Out There?
Part II: Predators Up Close
  Chapter 3. Canines: Canidae
      Wolves
      Coyote
      Foxes
  Chapter 4. Cats: Felidae
      Mountain Lion (Puma, Cougar, Panther)
      Jaguar
      Bobcat
      Canada Lynx
      Other Cats – Jaguarundi, Ocelot
  Chapter 5. Bears: Ursidae
      American Black Bear
      North American Grizzly or Brown Bear
      Other Bears– Kodiak Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Hybrid Bears
  Chapter 6. Weasles: Mustelidae
      Wolverine
      Fisher
      American Badger
      Weasels
      Mink
      American Marten
  Chapter 7. Raccoons: Procyonidae
      Northern Raccoon
  Chapter 8. Skunks: Mephitidae
      Striped Skunk
      Spotted Skunks
  Chapter 9. Opossums: Didelphidae
      Virginia Opossum
  Chapter 10. Rats: Muridae
      Norway Rat
      Black Rat
      Cotton Rat
  Chapter 11. Domestic and Feral Animals
      Swine
      Dogs
      Domestic Cats
  Chapter 12. Birds of Prey: Accipitrimorphae
      Eagles
      Hawks
      Vultures
  Chapter 13. True Owls: Strigidae
      Great Horned Owl
      Barred Owl
      Other Owls  
  Chapter 14. Crows: Corvidae
      American Crow
      Common Raven
      Black-Billed Magpie
  Chapter 15. Snapping Turtles: Chelydridae
      Common Snapping Turtle
      Alligator Snapping Turtle
  Chapter 16. Gators and Crocs: Crocodilia
      American Alligator
      American Crocodile
  Chapter 17. Snakes: Colubridae
Part III: Prevention and Protection
  Chapter 18. Nonlethal Prevention Methods and Strategies
  Conclusion: Moving Forward Together
Appendix
  Predator Control Guides for Home, Recreation, Farm, and Ranch
  Organizations Providing Additional Resources for Predator Control
  Bibliography
  Online Sources
  Index