The Tracker's Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual for Animal Tracking

Tracking can reveal insights into an animal's habitat, travel, feeding, breeding, and survival behaviors. Jim Lowery's The Tracker's Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to tracking North American mammals, featuring illustrations, track measurements, and information on behavior and habitat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Tracking is a fascinating way to delve into the life stories of animals by studying their footprints and signs. It goes beyond mere location tracking and offers insights into various aspects of their behavior, habitat utilization, movement patterns, feeding habits, breeding practices, and survival strategies. In his comprehensive field guide, "The Tracker's Field Guide to Tracking North American Mammals," renowned tracking expert Jim Lowery shares his extensive expertise, accumulated over decades of intensive research and practical field experiences.

The book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of detailed drawings and high-resolution photographs, setting a new standard for tracking literature. It provides a user-friendly approach, with clear and concise descriptions accompanied by photos and illustrations that aid in identifying scats, tracks, and gait patterns. Additionally, the guide includes easy-to-use track measurements for each animal, along with practical tips on interpreting track data accurately.

Furthermore, "The Tracker's Field Guide" offers valuable notes on the behavior and habitat of each mammal, enriching the reader's understanding of their natural behaviors. A comprehensive glossary of tracking terms is also included to enhance the reader's vocabulary and understanding of tracking techniques.

To make the information accessible and convenient, the book features quick-reference summary pages located at the back. These summary pages provide a concise overview of the key information covered in each chapter, allowing readers to quickly reference the most important details when out in the field.

Whether you are an avid nature enthusiast, wildlife biologist, or simply curious about the world around you, "The Tracker's Field Guide to Tracking North American Mammals" is an indispensable resource. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the fascinating lives of these iconic animals, empowering you to explore their habitats and observe their behaviors with greater understanding and appreciation.

Weight: 622g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493067039
Edition number: Third Edition