The Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World [Paperback]

Robert H. Busch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

The newly revised reference work on the history and evolution of wolves, their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology, and their mythology. It is considered the best reference on wolves of its kind.

Editorial Reviews

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"No other wolf resource offers this level of detail. Evolution, distribution, anatomy, physiology are illuminated." --Whole Earth Review

 

"The Wolf Almanac is a splendid reference guide--as handy as it is scholarly and comprehensive." --Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs

 

"This book, especially the subject of reintroduction, ought to be required reading for all those concerned with wildlife conservation." --American Zoological Association Communiqué

 

From the Back Cover

The Wolf Almanac is the most widely respected compendium on the wolf in print today. This new edition is completely updated and expanded, with new photos, in an all-new full-color format.

The Wolf Almanac covers every aspect of the wolf kingdom: the evolution of the wolf, including overview of subspecies; current and historical ranges of wolves throughout the world; wolf anatomy and physiology; wolf behavior—wolf society and reproduction, play and interactions with other species; the wolf in human culture; the wolf as a predator; history of wolves as furbearers; the wolf as a big-game animal; wolves in zoos; the wolf as a pet; conservation of the wolf and the latest updates on reintroductions; and more.

With hundreds of full-color photos, graphs, charts, maps, and more, The Wolf Almanac is an indispensable edition to any naturalist’s library.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; Revised edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159921069X
• ISBN-13: 978-1599210698
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Education & Reference > Almanacs & Yearbooks > Almanacs
  • #36 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Wildlife
  • #37 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Mammals

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wolf Almanac -- Great Information and Beautiful pictures, July 27, 2008

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K. MACKENZIE "Celticq" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World (Paperback)

The Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World If you are a wolf lover, or know anyone who is, this is the best book I have ever purchased about wolves. The pictures are outstanding and the information is accurate. Great read!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent content and pictures, August 8, 2008

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Kathleen Jager "kat" (kat) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World (Paperback)

This book is wonderful. I own both this revised copy and the previous one. Not much has changed between them. There is some updated information and brand new photos. This is an excellent book. I really enjoyed this book. It is chock-a-block full of useful information and some fun facts as well. Good as a referance book as well.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, October 29, 2007

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T. Feliciano "sniperwolf" (Seattle,WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wolf Almanac, New and Revised: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World (Paperback)

as an avid wolf lover, i found this book insightful. It gave me new insight and questions as to wolf behavior and communication. The pictures were beautiful and I fell in love the black wolf's eyes.