City Critters: Wildlife in the Urban Jungle
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554693942 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
But a closer look soon reveals that we share our urban environment with a great many untamed creatures. When we think of wild animals, we don't immediately associate them with the cities we live in. How do those deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, coyotes, crows, gulls and geese--not to mention the alligators, eagles, otters and snakes--manage to survive in the big city? What special skills do city critters have that many of their wilderness cousins lack? Why have they developed these skills? And what are our responsibilities in ensuring that these animals can continue to share our city lives?. Heavily illustrated with color photographs throughout and full of entertaining and informative facts, City Critters examines how and why so many wild animals choose to live in places that, on first glance at least, seem contrary to their needs
Many animals' survival is contingent upon their ability to thrive in proximity to people, and we need resources like this to pass that message on." (The Chicago Reader 2012-05-08)"Read has provided a comprehensive examination of the types of animals found in urban and suburban areasThe book has beautiful colour photosand is written in an engaging and colloquial style which may be very appealing to younger and adolescent readers." (Resource Links 2012-04-01)"The author offers ways we can help urban wildlife thriveBeautiful color photographs break up the text, as do sidebars. Through entertaining anecdotes and compelling and often humorous narrative, Nicholas Read explains where these animals live, how they have adapted to life in the city, and how we can better coexist with themThe book will find ready aud
. He has lived in both Canada and the United Kingdom, where he worked for the national animal-rights organization Animal Aid. He currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Nicholas Read, a lifelong lover of animals, has written on animal issues for the Vancouver Sun and on other issues for The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and other publications
Westcoast walker said I learned so much from this book. This book covers a fascinating and complex subject that few of us know much about. I learned a great deal and gained an understanding of the issues that went far beyond anything you will see in media coverage about "nuisance" wildlife. The writing is lively, clear, to the point and obviously bas. intrepid _librarian said So interesting. Mr. Read collected great photos from all sorts of places and people to illustrate his text. Some are spectacular and all provide insight into the animals he is discussing. Children (and adults) will learn so much about why they see some of the animals near their homes in town. I understand now w. Entertaining and sensitive The author offers an enjoyable survey that briefly covers the full range of city animals, from the coastal sea mammals to all five classes of insects. Many of the accounts have a local flavor, focusing on the animal situations in particular cities like Victoria, BC, Chicago, or Phoenix. It's cle