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Wyoming Wildlife : A Natural History / Paul A. Johnsgard ; black & white photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Lincoln, Nebraska : Zea Books, 2019Edition: Black & White editionDescription: 244 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781609621520
Subject(s): Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in color.
Contents:
1. Wyoming Geography, Geology, and Ecosystems -- 2. Mammals (65 species profiles) -- 3. Birds (194 species profiles) -- 4. Reptiles and Amphibians (17 species profiles) -- 5. Taxonomic Checklist and Species Status Codes -- 6. Wildlife Viewing and Birding Areas of Wyoming -- 7. In Praise of Special Plaes and Irreplaceable Species -- Glossary -- References -- Index to Profiled Species.
Summary: "This book surveys Wyoming’s mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian faunas. In addition to introducing the state’s geography, geology, climate, and major ecosystems, it provides 65 biological profiles of 72 mammal species, 195 profiles of 196 birds, 9 profiles of 12 reptiles, and 6 profiles of 9 amphibians. There are also species lists of Wyoming’s 117 mammals, 445 birds, 22 reptiles, and 12 amphibians. Also included are descriptions of nearly 50 national and state properties, including parks, forests, preserves, and other public-access natural areas in Wyoming. The book includes a text of more than 150,000 words, nearly 700 references, a glossary of 115 biological terms, nearly 50 maps and line drawings by the author, and 33 black & white photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen."--provided by publisher.

Includes references and index.

1. Wyoming Geography, Geology, and Ecosystems -- 2. Mammals (65 species profiles) -- 3. Birds (194 species profiles) -- 4. Reptiles and Amphibians (17 species profiles) -- 5. Taxonomic Checklist and Species Status Codes -- 6. Wildlife Viewing and Birding Areas of Wyoming -- 7. In Praise of Special Plaes and Irreplaceable Species -- Glossary -- References -- Index to Profiled Species.

"This book surveys Wyoming’s mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian faunas. In addition to introducing the state’s geography, geology, climate, and major ecosystems, it provides 65 biological profiles of 72 mammal species, 195 profiles of 196 birds, 9 profiles of 12 reptiles, and 6 profiles of 9 amphibians. There are also species lists of Wyoming’s 117 mammals, 445 birds, 22 reptiles, and 12 amphibians. Also included are descriptions of nearly 50 national and state properties, including parks, forests, preserves, and other public-access natural areas in Wyoming. The book includes a text of more than 150,000 words, nearly 700 references, a glossary of 115 biological terms, nearly 50 maps and line drawings by the author, and 33 black & white photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen."--provided by publisher.

Issued also in color.