The encyclopedia of animal predators learn about each predator's traits and behaviors; identify the tracks and signs of more than 50 predators; protect your livestock, poultry, and pets

"Learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and the damage they leave behind. Fascinating profiles of more than 50 predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles teach farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent their livestock, poultry, and pets from becomin...

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Main Author: Dohner, Janet Vorwald, 1951- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: North Adams, Massachusetts : Storey Publishing, c2017.
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Summary:"Learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and the damage they leave behind. Fascinating profiles of more than 50 predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles teach farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent their livestock, poultry, and pets from becoming prey. By understanding how predators think and behave, where and how they live, and how they attack and kill prey, you{u2019}ll be able to interpret the potential threats surrounding your home. Whether you have a vested interest in protecting your pets and livestock or are simply spellbound by wild predators, this is the book for you!" --Amazon.com.
Physical Description:279 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-273) and index.
ISBN:9781612126999 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1612126995 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author Notes:Janet Vorwald Dohner is a librarian and researcher who has raised horses, goats, livestock dogs, and chickens, including the very rare Dominique and Delaware breeds, on her farm in Michigan.

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