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Table Of ContentIntroduction Georgia's Mammals What Is a Mammal? Identification Step-by-Step Taxonomy of Georgia's Mammals Caution Quick-Compare Pages Sample Pages The Mammals Shrews Moles Mice Rats Voles Muskrats Nutria Beaver Bats Chipmunk Flying Squirrel Tree Squirrels Woodchuck Pocket Gopher Rabbits Weasel Mink Otter Skunks Armadillo Opossum Raccoon Foxes Coyote Wolf Bobcat Cougar Hog Deer Bear Bison Dolphins Manatee Glossary Helpful Resources Appendix: Taxonomy of Georgia's Mammals Checklist/Index Photo Credits About the Author
SynopsisThis field guide features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify and learn about the Georgia mammals they see., From mice to manatees, identifying mammals can be simple, informative and fun. Award-winning author Stan Tekiela 's famous field guide includes all 83 of Georgia's mammals, organized by family (from small to large). Each type of species gets a full-page photograph and three pages of information including size, habitat, range and more. Track patterns and other signs that an animal might leave behind aid in ensuring correct identification. Professional photos and Stan's naturalist notes help you to discover all of Georgia's diverse species., Identifying Georgia's mammals is now easy and enjoyable With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simpler, more informative and productive. This book includes all 83 species of Georgia's mammals, from mice to manatees. Detailed photographs and fact-filled information, including a compare feature, range maps, track patterns and scat photos, help to ensure that you positively identify the mammals that you see. Plus, with Stan's naturalist insights and gee-whiz facts, you'll become an expert on Georgia's mammals in no time, Identify Mammals with Georgia's Famous Identification Guide! Whether it's stumbling upon an animal track or actually seeing wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Georgia. With Stan Tekiela's popular field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of animals that don't live in your area. This book features 83 species of Georgia mammals organized by family, and then by size, for ease of use. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Inside you'll find: all 83 of Georgia's mammals, from mice to manatees facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more times each animal is most likely to be active and signs that it might leave, such as rubs and scrapes track patterns, size details, and scat photos Stan's naturalist notes and gee-whiz facts This field guide includes professional photographs and range maps, relevant information, and plenty of Stan's expert insights. So grab Mammals of Georgia Field Guide to help ensure that you positively identify the mammals that you see.