Florida Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals Spiral-Bound | December 19, 2017

James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Raymond Leung (Illustrated by)

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50 words or less description of the productThe beautifully illustrated reference Florida Wildlife features 140 common and familiar species as well as a detailed map showing over 20 top wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel pocket folding guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper connections with the land by familiarizing themselves with Florida’s rich animal life. Made in the USA.

The vast peninsula that is Florida features a remarkable assemblage of unique ecoregions, including mangrove swamps, salt marshes, coastal plains, oak forests, pine forests, prairies, and of course the massive Everglades. Animal life abounds in Florida, where iconic species likeWest Indian Manatees, Black Bears, Bobcats, American Alligators, Water Moccasins, Armadillos, American Flamingoes, and Roseate Spoonbills can be found. To better connect with the wildlife of the Sunshine State and peer into their fascinating lives, it helps to have a starting point like the portable reference Florida Wildlife. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar species as well as a detailed map showing over 20 top wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel pocket folding guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper connections with the land by familiarizing themselves with Florida’s rich animal life. Made in the USA.
Publisher: Waterford Press
Original Binding: Pamphlet
Pages: 12 pages
ISBN-10: 1583550968
Item Weight: 0.09 lbs
Dimensions: 3.7 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
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.