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Wolf Almanac Celebration of Wolves and Their World

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ISBN-10: 159921069X

ISBN-13: 9781599210698

Edition: 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Robert H. Busch

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Description:

The Wolf Almanachas become an acknowledged reference work on the evolution and history of wolves: their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology; and their influence in ancient culture and mythology. This newly revised edition contains the most recent information on the wolves of Yellowstone, as well as fully updated information on the status of wolves throughout the world.
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Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 8/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
The Evolution of the Wolf
Scientific Classification of Wolves
The Distribution of Wolves
Range and Habitat
North America
Eurasia
Anatomy and Physiology
Physical Description
Wolf Senses
Tracks
Wolf Scat
Diseases
Injuries
Longevity
Behavior and Activities
The Wolf Pack
Lone Wolves
Communication
Curiosity
Intelligence
Interactions with Other Species
Travel
Play
Swimming
Grooming
Courtship
Reproduction
Inbreeding
The Birthing Den
Litters
Territories
Food
Hunting
The Wolf in Human Culture
The Wolf as a Nurturer
The Big Bad Wolf
Werewolves
Man-Eating Wolves
Children Reared by Wolves
The Wolf and the North American Indian
Wolves versus Settlers
Wolf Bounties
The Extinction of the Wolf
The Wolf as a Threat to Humans
The Wolf as a Predator: Wolf Control
The Wolf as a Killer of Big Game
Livestock Predation by Wolves
The Wolf as a Furbearer
Trapping Statistics-United States
Trapping Statistics-Canada
The Wolf as a Big-Game Animal
Hunting Statistics-United States
Hunting Statistics-Canada
The Wolf as a Zoo Animal
Wolf Parks
The Wolf as a Pet
Wolf-Dog Hybrids
Conserving the Wolf
Wolf Reintroduction Programs
Wolf Research
Public Wolf Howls
Conclusion
The Current Status of the Wolf
The Legal Status of the Wolf
The Future of the Wolf
The endangered species act of 1973
The IUCN Manifesto on wolf conservation
Wolf Conservation Organizations and Newsletters
Glossary
Bibliography
Index