Stories In Tracks And Sign: Reading the Clues That Animals Leave Behind

by Diane K. Gibbons, Mark Elbroch (Photographer)

Test your ability to "read" the wilderness environment Dozens of illustrated examples of animal behaviors and the resulting sign Beautiful nature photographs combined with illustrations allow readers to discover the mystery behind wild animal tracks and sign. Detailed information about each sign is provided, urging readers to imagine what animal might have made a particular footprint, left fleece on a rock, built a nest in a grill, and so on. On the next page, an illustration overlaid on the photograph shows what animal made the sign, such as a bobcat balancing on a snow-covered log. Certain to delight readers of all ages, this book presents a unique perspective on how to read animal tracks and sign in the wild.

Genres: Natural History

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2008

Reviews

[Brett Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book, full of stunning photographs & line drawings that help the reader makes sense of compelling mysteries left behind by wildlife.