Project Gutenberg 2014-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 246 Step, Edward 1855 1931 Stokoe, W. J. (William John) Stokoe, William John Animal Life of the British Isles A Pocket Guide to the Mammals, Reptiles and Batrachians of Wayside and Woodland Produced by Chris Curnow, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Animal Life of the British Isles" by Edward Step is a comprehensive guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a pocket reference to the mammals, reptiles, and amphibians found in the various woodlands and waysides of Britain. The book is aimed at nature enthusiasts and those interested in observing wildlife in its natural habitat, providing insights into the lives and habits of these creatures. The opening portion of the book starts with a preface that emphasizes the accessibility and popularity of the "Wayside and Woodland Series," of which this volume is a part. It outlines the criteria for inclusion as it focuses on terrestrial vertebrates, excluding birds and marine animals. Step highlights the importance of careful observation in studying these animals, providing eloquent advice on how to engage with nature, from choosing quiet observation spots to employing patience. He introduces readers to various native species, starting with insectivores like the Hedgehog and the Mole, detailing their characteristics, behaviors, habitats, and diets, all of which set the stage for a deeper exploration of animal life across the British Isles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Animals -- Great Britain QL Text Category: History - British Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 517617 2025-09-19T03:45:20.312881 text/html 482424 2024-10-24T10:47:11 text/html 32705664 2025-09-19T03:45:46.672762 application/epub+zip 32650121 2025-09-19T03:45:26.997863 application/epub+zip 239901 2025-09-19T03:45:22.044869 application/epub+zip 35322613 2025-09-19T03:45:58.503718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35203694 2025-09-19T03:45:37.655864 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328626 2022-09-21T09:52:51.936655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386652 2025-09-19T03:45:17.795895 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 366756 2024-10-24T10:47:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16709 2025-09-19T03:45:58.820714 application/rdf+xml 21987 2025-09-19T03:45:22.186019 image/jpeg 2972 2025-09-19T03:45:22.115889 image/jpeg 30378590 2025-09-19T03:45:21.199895 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia