Kentucky Wildlife Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Guide to Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (529 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1510728821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Augustine Alligator Farm and at the Black Hills Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, South Dakota. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics and the editor for Venomous Snakes of the World. Scott Shupe began his naturalist career in 1971 at the famed Ross Allen Reptile Institute in Silver Springs, Florida. He has also worked at Florida’s St. . Today he serves as the director of education for the Kentucky Reptile Zoo & Venom Laboratory
Today he serves as the director of education for the Kentucky Reptile Zoo & Venom Laboratory and is the author of U.S. He has also worked at Florida’s St. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics and the editor for Venomous Snakes of the World. About the AuthorScott Shupe began his naturalist career in 1971 at the famed Ross Allen Reptile Institute in Silver Springs, Florida. Augustine Alligator Farm and at the Black Hills Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The first in a series of state wildlife encyclopedias, this book will be a handy, usable, layman’s guide to Kentucky’s wildlife. While the state’s wildlife is still an important resource for trappers, hunters, and fishermen, wildlife is also increasingly important for its intrinsic, aesthetic value. Included are over 800 color photographs, depicting the different species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish, while also offering over 600 range maps to show their territory. Whether you’re a lover of the outdoors, photography, or are looking to learn more about your state, this comprehensive guide will teach you about the wonderful wildlife that covers the water, earth, and skies of Kentucky.. Men like the legendary Daniel Boone were in part lured to Kentucky by the opportunity to hunt Whitetail Deer, Bison, and Elk; and the Native Americans living in the region sustained themselves largely by harvesting mammals, birds, and fish. In Kentucky Wildlife Encyclopedia, nationally known naturalist Scott Shupe has collected information on all the wildlife that reside in the Bluegrass State. From the earliest European exploration and settlement of Kentucky, the state’s wildlife has played an important rol