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The wolf almanac : a celebration of wolves and their world / Robert H. Busch ; foreword by Rick Bass.
Van Pelt Library QL737.C22 B865 2018
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Busch, Robert (Robert H.), author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wolves.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 303 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- Revised and updated.
- Other Title:
- Celebration of wolves and their world
- Place of Publication:
- Guilford, Connecticut : The Lyons Press, [2018]
- Summary:
- The Wolf Almanac is the most widely respected compendium on wolves. With hundreds of full-color photos, graphs, charts, maps, and more, The Wolf Almanac covers every aspect of the wolf kingdom, from the animal's evolution, to its anatomy, physiology, behavior, social dynamics, and interactions with other species. Important updates about wolf conservation and reintroductions are included, making The Wolf Almanac an indispensable addition to any naturalist's library. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- 1 The Evolution of the Wolf 1
- Scientific Classification of Wolves
- 2 The Distribution of Wolves 17
- Range and Habitat
- 3 Anatomy and Physiology 25
- Physical Description
- Wolf Senses
- Tracks
- Wolf Scat
- Diseases
- Injuries
- Longevity
- 4 Behavior and Activities 51
- The Wolf Pack
- Lone Wolves
- Communication
- Curiosity
- Intelligence
- Interactions with Other Species
- Travel
- Play
- Swimming
- Grooming
- Courtship
- Reproduction
- Inbreeding
- The Birthing Den
- Litters
- Territories
- Food
- Hunting
- 5 The Wolf in Human Culture 109
- The Wolf as a Nurturer
- The Big Bad Wolf
- Werewolves
- Man-Eating Wolves
- Children Reared by Wolves
- The Wolf and the North American Indian
- Wolves versus Settlers
- Wolf Bounties
- The Extinction of the Wolf
- The Wolf as a Threat to Humans
- 6 The Wolf as a Predator: Wolf Control 139
- The Wolf as a Killer of Big Game
- Livestock Predation by Wolves
- Wolf Control Tables
- 7 The Wolf as a Furbearer 155
- Hunting and Trapping Harvest Tables
- 8 The Wolf as a Big-Game Animal 167
- Hunting Statistics-United States
- Hunting Statistics-Canada
- 9 The Wolf as a Zoo Animal 173
- Wolf Parks
- 10 The Wolf as a Pet 189
- Wolf-Dog Hybrids
- 11 Conserving the Wolf 197
- Wolf Reintroduction Programs
- Wolf Research
- Public Wolf Howls
- 12 Conclusion 235
- The Current Status of the Wolf
- The Legal Status of the Wolf
- The Future of the Wolf.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [269]-285) and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Busch, Robert (Robert H.). Wolf almanac.
- ISBN:
- 9781493033751
- 1493033751
- OCLC:
- 1013997720
- Publisher Number:
- 99977552577
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