Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland / Edition 1

by Wm. David Webster, James F. Parnell, Walter Biggs

Overview

The only volume to deal specifically with the mid-Atlantic region, this practical guide describes in detail the 88 terrestrial mammals found there as well as the 33 marine species that inhabit the offshore waters. The authors offer expert descriptions of each species, including feeding habits, activity cycles, reproductive biology, and relation to other animals and humans. By emphasizing the relationships between mammals and their environments, the authors reveal how these animals live throughout the year. They guide readers to an appreciation of mammalian life and a keen awareness of the importance of conservation and habitat preservation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807855423
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	05/24/2004
Edition description:	1
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	1,142,440
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Wm. David Webster is professor of biology and curator of mammals at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

James F. Parnell lives in Wilmington and is coauthor of Birds of the Carolinas.

The late Walter C. Biggs Jr., was coauthor, with Parnell, of State Parks of North Carolina.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A useful and attractive reference source for the region's residents and visitors.—Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

The only volume to deal specifically with NC, SC, VA, and MD, this book describes in detail 88 terrestrial mammals as well as 33 marine species that inhabit our offshore waters.

From the Publisher