The Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance Contributor(s): Peterson, Rolf (Author) |
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ISBN: 0472032615 ISBN-13: 9780472032617 Publisher: University of Michigan Regional OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: A new edition of a classic: the compelling first-hand account of an ancient predator-prey relationship?the Isle Royale wolf and moose dynamic The Wolves of Isle Royale is author and wildlife biologist Rolf Peterson's fascinating first-hand account of the relationship that exists between the wolf and the moose on Isle Royale National Park. Illustrated with over 100 photographs, this book reveals the true nature of this mysterious and little-understood animal, and it offers novel solutions to the conservation crises as the wolf population falters to its lowest recorded level. Rolf O. Peterson is known worldwide for his wolf research. His photographs have been published in National Geographic, Audubon, and National Wildlife. He is Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Michigan Technological University. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Pets - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
Dewey: 599.744 |
LCCN: 2007011051 |
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.64" W x 9.52" (1.05 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Midwest |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "Few can rival what Rolf Peterson has accomplished on Isle Royale. His study, a true classic, offers lessons and examples to us all who hope to do the same. This book reveals some of the secrets and details of this one-of-a-kind wolf study." Isle Royale National Park--with its lush northern landscape, wolves, and moose--is an ideal laboratory for wildlife biologists. For nearly half a century it has been the site of a comprehensive study on wolves (2008 marks the fiftieth anniversary)--the world's longest-running study on any wild animal. The Wolves of Isle Royale is author and wildlife biologist Rolf Peterson's fascinating first-hand account of the relationship that exists between the wolf and the moose on the island. Illustrated with over 100 photographs, this book reveals the true nature of this mysterious and little-understood animal, and it offers novel solutions to the conservation crises as the wolf population falters to its lowest recorded level. |