| Wilderness Predators of the Rockies: The Bond Between Predator and Prey Contributor(s): Lapinski, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762735376 ISBN-13: 9780762735372 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 Annotation: The mighty grizzly, stately wolf, stealthy mountain lion, and seldom seen "ghost" predators--these are some of the legendary creatures that prowl the backcountry of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and British Columbia. In Wilderness Predators of the Rockies, first-hand accounts and amazing photos catch these secretive hunters in action. Casting aside common biological misconceptions, author Mike Lapinski conveys the surprising fragility and resilience of life in the wild. This latest book by Lapinski, an expert on wilderness habitats and wildlife, includes species descriptions; information on habitats, mating, and population; and a unique perspective on where humans fit into the cycle of nature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Reference - Nature | Animals - Wildlife |
| Dewey: 591.530 |
| LCCN: 2005016664 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.94" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mountains |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wilderness Predators of the Rockies takes readers on an in-depth journey into the secluded backcountry where legendary predators such as the mighty grizzly, taciturn wolverine, stately wolf, awesome jaguar, and other wild animals call home. Casting aside the canned, often misleading, biology often cited, this book offers a deeper understanding of wilderness and its predators and prey as well as an explanation about how humans fit into this fascinating cycle. Full of newly discovered facts and many first-hand accounts, the text is accompanied by award-winning action photos that bring these secretive predators and their roles in the cycle of nature to life. |