"A comprehensive introduction to the elk, accompanied by dazzling photographs.... Readers who enjoy the outdoors will appreciate this fine book". Publishers Weekly
| ||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
When Columbus arrived in the West Indies, elk supposedly were the most widespread of all hoofed animals in the New World. Today, four subspecies of Cervus canadensis survive, in California (tule elk), the Northwest (Olympic elk), Manitoba (Plains elk) and the Rocky Mountains (Rocky Mountain elk). Following the formula of their acclaimed Mule Deer, the Bauers give a comprehensive introduction to the elk, accompanied by dazzling photographs. The text covers physiology, habitat, behavior, diet and conservation. One chapter is devoted to antlers, another to rutting. Bauer discusses elk and humans, the National Elk Refuge and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He points out that habitats can support only a limited number of elk; in the absence of predators, legal hunting is the sole practical means of population control. The author is concerned about the disruption of habitat through logging roads, snowmobiles in Yellowstone Park and encroaching subdivisions. Readers who enjoy the outdoors will appreciate this fine book. Photos.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"A wonderful introduction to North American elk. Through beautiful pictures and informative text, these animals become accessible to all." -- Outdoor Life
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Elk: behavior, ecology, conservation,
This review is from: Elk: Behavior, Ecology, Conservation (Wildlife) (Paperback)
Not a good book, unless you don't know anything about elk. I'm very disappointed with it.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
