Mammals of Texas Field Guide

by Stan Tekiela

Overview

From mice to mountain lions, identifying mammals can be simple, informative and fun. Award-winning author Stan Tekiela's famous field guide includes all 157 of Texas'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 Texas's diverse species.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591932147
Publisher:	Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/01/2009
Series:	Mammal Identification Guides Series
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	263,663
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guides such as Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide. For over two decades, Stan has authored more than 100 field guides, nature appreciation books and wildlife audio CDs for nearly every state in the nation, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 20 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and 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 over 20 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services. Stan resides in Victoria, Minnesota, with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Abigail. He can be contacted via his web page at www.naturesmart.com.