Wild Animals of Yellowstone National Park

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brodrick, Harold J.

Series:

Yellowstone Interpretive Series Number 1

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wild Animals of Yellowstone National Park" by Harold J. Brodrick is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work provides a detailed overview of the mammals commonly seen in Yellowstone National Park, supported by illustrations and general information about their behavior and habitats. The focus is on educating park visitors about the variety of wildlife within this iconic national park. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding the significance of Yellowstone's wildlife alongside its natural wonders. Brodrick introduces the context of the park's establishment, emphasizing the need to preserve not just its scenic landscapes but also its diverse animal life, which had been declining due to habitat loss and hunting. The preface outlines the purpose of the handbook-to inform visitors about the mammals they may encounter in the park, including their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. This introduction serves as a foundation for subsequent chapters, which will detail specific species, beginning with the Pronghorn and Bison, highlighting the importance of wildlife preservation in Yellowstone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-08-18