Virginia Wildlife - Loose Leaf

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

With rich hardwood forests, Appalachian coniferous forests, and coastal salt and freshwater marshes, Virginia is a wildlife-rich state. Black Bears and White-tailed Deer are stand-outs in the hardwood forests that cover nearly half of Virginia. Here, there are also numerous species of breeding wood-warblers. In swampy forests, luminous Prothonotary Warblers nest in cavities. Virginia is particularly renowned for its astounding diversity of salamanders, which occupy various habitats. The sharply colored Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is the state insect. Animals often represent the face of an ecosystem, so it helps to get acquainted with the most familiar species. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Virginia Wildlife, which features 140 common mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures, 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 the with the land through its animals. Made in the USA.

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Virginia Wildlife, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide.
The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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.