Vermont Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals

by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Vermont is a particularly nature-rich state, with three quarters of its area covered in forest. Each of the main forest types--beech-maple, pine, and spruce--are home to unique communities of animals, making the Green Mountain State an excellent place to discover and learn about wildlife. Black Bears forage in hardwood forests, while Moose feed in various wetlands. Pine forests host state bird Hermit Thrush, and iconic northern species Spruce Grouse and Black-backed Woodpecker can be found in spruce forests, especially around bogs. Animals are often the face of an ecosystem, so getting acquainted with the most representative species is always useful. You can do this with the portable reference Vermont Wildlife, which includes beautiful illustrations of over 140 common and familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and other insects as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its animals. Made in the USA.

Author Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.