This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Wild Animals of the Rockies
With a List of Mammals found in Rocky Mountain National Park
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Wild Animals of the Rockies" by James P. Gilligan is a scientific publication written during the mid-20th century. This informative work explores the wildlife found in the Rocky Mountain region, particularly within Rocky Mountain National Park. The book encompasses a comprehensive overview of various mammals, focusing on their identification, habits, and environmental adaptations. In this publication, Gilligan provides detailed descriptions of numerous mammal species, including hoofed animals like elk and mule deer, as well as carnivores such as black bears and cougars. He outlines their physical characteristics, habitat preferences, and population dynamics, especially in relation to human interaction and wildlife management. The book addresses historical changes in wildlife populations, conservation efforts, and the challenges faced in maintaining healthy ecosystems in the face of growing human encroachment. With illustrations and a checklist of species, this work serves as both a guide for enthusiasts and a resource for understanding the intricate balance of wildlife in the Rockies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Gilligan, James P. (James Pershing), 1917-
EBook No.: 59885
Published: Jul 10, 2019
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.)
Subject: Mammals -- Colorado -- Rocky Mountain National Park -- Identification
Subject: Mammals -- Rocky Mountains -- Identification
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Wild Animals of the Rockies
With a List of Mammals found in Rocky Mountain National Park
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Wild Animals of the Rockies" by James P. Gilligan is a scientific publication written during the mid-20th century. This informative work explores the wildlife found in the Rocky Mountain region, particularly within Rocky Mountain National Park. The book encompasses a comprehensive overview of various mammals, focusing on their identification, habits, and environmental adaptations. In this publication, Gilligan provides detailed descriptions of numerous mammal species, including hoofed animals like elk and mule deer, as well as carnivores such as black bears and cougars. He outlines their physical characteristics, habitat preferences, and population dynamics, especially in relation to human interaction and wildlife management. The book addresses historical changes in wildlife populations, conservation efforts, and the challenges faced in maintaining healthy ecosystems in the face of growing human encroachment. With illustrations and a checklist of species, this work serves as both a guide for enthusiasts and a resource for understanding the intricate balance of wildlife in the Rockies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Gilligan, James P. (James Pershing), 1917-
EBook No.: 59885
Published: Jul 10, 2019
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.)
Subject: Mammals -- Colorado -- Rocky Mountain National Park -- Identification
Subject: Mammals -- Rocky Mountains -- Identification
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.