Desert Dogs: Coyotes, Foxes & Wolves (Paperback)

~ Jonathan Hanson; Roseann Beggy Hanson; Ariz.) Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Tucson (Author)

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"One of the most engaging and useful animal books in a long time." --Arizona Daily Star

Product Description

Desert Dogs adds dimension to sketchy and often misunderstood portrayals of four species of wild dogs that inhabit the deserts of the southwest: the kit fox, the coyote, the gray fox, and the endangered Mexican wolf. Authors and naturalists Jonathan and Roseann Hanson counter myths about wild dogs-particularly their unmerited reputations as natural stock killers-by replacing fictional images with a closer and sometimes more lighthearted look at the sophisticated skills and social systems of the animals: from the structure and purpose of pack formation and howling patterns to the inspiring ability of coyotes, foxes, and wolves to co-exist without depleting each other's resources. Illustrated with 24 full-color photographs, Desert Dogs is an excellent resource for readers unfamiliar with desert life and anyone who seeks a better understanding of the canines that inhabit our neighboring desert, urban alleyways, and suburban backyards.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Pr (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886679053
• ISBN-13: 978-1886679054
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,865,272 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, but too short, October 11, 2000

By	"bobkytten" (Montgomery, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews

This book is just fine for someone who wants to crack the surface on these canines, but is lacking for anyone wanting significant information. After all, a book can cover only so much information in a mere 22 pages! The pictures, however, are very nice, and the smaller boxed text (there are five) are interesting. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a wealth of information on Coyotes, Foxes, and Wolves, keep looking - this book has little that could not be found in any decent book on the subject.