Mammals Of Wisconsin Field Guide

by Tekiela, Stan

• ISBN13: 9781591931126
• ISBN10: 1591931126
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-29
• Publisher: Adventure Publications

Summary

From mice to moose, identifying mammals can be simple, informative and fun. This unique field guide includes all 71 of Wisconsin's mammals, with facts about 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 discover all of Wisconsin's diverse species.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Wisconsin's Mammals	p. vi
What Is a Mammal?	p. vi
Identification Step-by-Step	p. viii
Taxonomy of Wisconsin's Mammals	p. x
Caution	p. x
Quick-Compare Pages	p. xii
Sample Pages	p. 1
The Mammals
Mice & Rat
Shrews	p. 5
Moles	p. 29
Jumping Mice	p. 37
Mice	p. 45
Rat	p. 61
Voles	p. 65
Lemming	p. 81
Muskrat	p. 85
Beaver	p. 89
Bats	p. 93
Squirrels
Chipmunks	p. 125
Flying Squirrels	p. 133
Ground Squirrels	p. 137
Tree Squirrels	p. 145
Woodchuck	p. 157
Gopher	p. 161
Weasels
Weasels	p. 165
Marten	p. 177
Mink	p. 181
Fisher	p. 185
Badger	p. 189
Wolverine	p. 193
Otter	p. 197
Skunks	p. 201
Rabbit & Hares
Rabbit	p. 209
Hares	p. 213
Porcupine	p. 221
Raccoon	p. 225
Opossum	p. 229
Dogs
Foxes	p. 233
Coyote	p. 241
Wolf	p. 245
Cats
Bobcat	p. 249
Lynx	p. 253
Cougar	p. 257
Deer
Deer	p. 261
Caribou	p. 265
Moose	p. 269
Elk	p. 273
Bear	p. 277
Cattle
Bison	p. 281
Glossary	p. 284
Helpful Resources	p. 289
Taxonomy of Wisconsin's Mammals	p. 290
Check List/Index by Species	p. 300
About the Author	p. 303
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