Forest Cats of North America [Paperback]

Jerry Kobalenko (Author), Thomas Kitchin (Photographer), Victoria Hurst (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2005

Superb pictorial of big cats.

Big cats are efficient predators that once roamed from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico. Today, they are confined to scattered, remote habitats.

Forest Cats of North America is an intensive look at panthers, cougars, lynxes and bobcats, describing each species in detail. Range maps identify where the cats live and fact files feature scientific and common names, number of subspecies, physical traits, diet, life span and more. Spectacular color photographs capture these cats as they stalk, hunt and raise their young.

The fascinating evolution of big cats is covered including the differences between North American and African cats and how the cougar may well be the ancestor of the cheetah.

Forest Cats of North America is a lively, informative introduction to the continent's most elusive predators.

Editorial Reviews

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Cougars, bobcats, and lynx are "ghosts" rarely seen even by those who venture into the wilderness. This well-written book offers a good introduction to the lives of these three predators. In short, easily read sections, the author compares and contrasts the behavior and lifestyles of each species. Hunting methods and prey species chosen are covered, as well as courtship and cub rearing, territoriality, and interactions with humans. A nice feature is a boxed "Basics" section about each cat, giving vital statistics, such as length and weight, diet, litter size, and North American population estimates. Range maps are provided, along with a useful sidebar on the running and jumping abilities of each species--information that can be surprisingly hard to find! Illustrated with stunning photographs that not only illuminate the text but also further reveal details of behavior--one great image is of a fight between a bobcat and a lynx--this book will be a very good initiation to the world of North American cats. Nancy Bent

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Beautifully illustrated... hard to put down... with informative graphs, insightful commentary and even myth and legend. (Western Sportsman Special Hunting Edition )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (February 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552091724
• ISBN-13: 978-1552091722
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on some hard to find species, December 1, 1999

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This review is from: Forest Cats of North America (Paperback)

This book really is wonderful. My interests lie mainly in bobcats, and it is rather difficult to find good sources on these felines. This book is one of the few good bobcat books I have found, giving equal attention to bobcats, lynxes, and cougars. It combines beautiful, vibrant photos with informative, clear text. Color range maps and "basics" boxes appear for each species, and the book even contains several American Indian legends, trivia (such as "How not to become a cougar victim,") and quotes concerning these cats. I am very pleased with this book, and highly recommend it to any lover of American wildcats.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, July 26, 2008

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This review is from: Forest Cats of North America (Paperback)

I love cats and was looking for some books on large cats, especially on the cougar which is my favorite animal. I already knew a lot about wild cats from first hand experience but this book taught me more than experience ever could. I found the information very interesting and the pictures are just beautiful. I was even able to use some of the facts for a research paper I wrote for my taxonomy and systematics class. Great book and I recommend it to anyone who like cats or needs to learn about them for a project.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Lynx/Bobcat Information, February 25, 2006

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Terry Hanebeck "'trak'man" (S. Lake Tahoe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forest Cats of North America (Paperback)

We have all enjoyed the fact based information along with the wonderful picutres of Bobcats and Lynx Cats. We were pleased to find the depth of the information provided. This is a wonderful reference for anyone with an interest in these incredible cats.