Mammals Of Kentucky

by Roger W. Barbour, Wayne H. Davis

Overview

Because of its central situation in the Eastern United States and the variety of habitats to be found within its borders, Kentucky has an interesting mixture of mammals, including some characteristic of the Deep South, the West, and the North. All 63 species native to the state are described and illustrated in this volume, the fifth in a series of guides to the wildlife of Kentucky.

The book is conveniently arranged by orders, families, and species, and identification is facilitated by illustrated keys and by a series of dramatic color photographs. In the account of each species, the authors describe its distinguishing features, similar species with which it might be confused, its habitat, range, characteristic behavior, and life history. Much of the information in these accounts is drawn from the authors' personal observation of the animals in the wild and, in some cases, in captivity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813189277
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	12/14/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	41 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Roger W. Barbour and Wayne H. Davis are professors of zoology at the University of Kentucky.

Roger W. Barbour (1919–1993) was a well-known nature photographer and a professor of zoology at the University of Kentucky.
Wayne H. Davis is a professors of zoology at the University of Kentucky.

Editorial Reviews

An informative book that anyone can enjoy.

Manchester (KY) Enterprise

Both a fact-loaded textbook and a call-to-arms for naturalists.... Describes shrinking habitats and behavior of each of the 63 species of mammals found in the state.

Louisville Courier-Journal

"Both a fact-loaded textbook and a call-to-arms for naturalists.... Describes shrinking habitats and behavior of each of the 63 species of mammals found in the state." — Louisville Courier-Journal

"An informative book that anyone can enjoy." — Manchester (KY) Enterprise

From the Publisher