Wolf Country: Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves [Hardcover]

John Theberge (Author), Mary Theberge (Author)

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Wolves arouse a passion in people. Some are fascinated by them; others hate them. Time and again, John and Mary Theberge have been confronted by angry hunters and farmers who repeat the same refrain, "What good is a wolf anyway?"

In Wolf Country, Theberge provides a gentle answer to that harsh question by describing the lives of the wolves that he and Mary came to know. In telling their stories, he also addresses a number of fascinating issues, such as: whether wolf packs aggressively defend their territories; whether wolves kill more of their prey than the prey population can sustain; and whether pack behavior supports the idea of the survival of the best-fit group. Their studies have led them to investigate the many elements that shape wolf habitat, from the prevalence of certain tree species, to the effect of parasites on moose.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart (September 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0771085621
• ISBN-13: 978-0771085628
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,673,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, November 26, 1999

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This review is from: Wolf Country: Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves (Hardcover)

This book is a wonderful summation of one of the longest wolf studies ever. As a life-long visitor to Algonquin Park, it is a pleasure to learn about the wolves in and around the park. I never realized how many wolves were in that area. Although this is a wonderful book, I was disheartened by the hatred displayed by people towards these researchers and the beautiful wolves that they are studying.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Nature Lovers!, April 14, 2006

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B. Hennigar "wolf lover" (dunno) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolf Country: Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves (Hardcover)

I bought this book for six dollars at chapters, I didn`t realize it would change my perceptions of the battle for the aglgonquin wolf! Long has the ontario Ministry of natural rescources neglected the speacial needs or the elusive, prosectuted animal:the wolf. Not long ago, bounties were placed on these animals and they were killed without pity or mercy. Whenever the wolves ventured out of the park they were killed, even the MNR officers took time to shoot a few yearlings. John and Mary uncover hard evidence to protect the wolf, despite being threatnened and joked at, they persued to protect the algonquin wolf. John`s unique research writing style and personal encounters with wolves, people and the park gives readers a first hand look at the wolf controversy. This book is a must for nature lovers!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written and researched!, November 20, 2002

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Petra Mehner (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolf Country: Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves (Paperback)

I thought this was a very well written book from two hard working and passionate biologists who are deeply concerned about the Algonquin wolves. I couldn't put the book down, it was so informative and fascinating. The book brings up many issues regarding wolf conservation, and is full of interesting facts about wolves and their prey. The many years of wolf research done by these two biologists in Algonquin Park really shows through. If you love wolves this book is a must for your collection.