A Field Guide to the Mammals - 1964 Peterson Field Guide

"Our views of mammals are often so brief that it is even more important than it is with birds to know exactly what to look for — to know their "field marks." A large percentage of mammals are nocturnal; we find their tracks in the mud by the riverbank, and in the snow, but except for the squirrels and a few others, we get scarcely more than an occasional glimpse of these shy creatures. With this new edition the Field Guide to the Mammals has come of age. Having undergone the scrutiny of tens of thousands of students, the maps have been perfected to reflect our current knowledge of mammal distribution on the North American continent. The species accounts have also been strengthened and expanded with sections on habitat, habits, reproduction, and economic status. Although these inclusions have added many pages to the book it still fits the pocket easily and will be far more satisfying to many readers who may wish to know a bit more about each species than just its recognition marks. William H. Burt and Richard P. Grossenheider combined their talents to produce this Field Guide, one which Ernest Thompson Seton would have enthusiastically endorsed..." - A Field Guide to the Mammals: Field marks of all species found north of the Mexican Boundary. Text and Maps by William Henry Burt. Illustrations by Richard Philip Grossenheider. The Peterson Field Guide Series Printed 1964, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston Hardcover. Approx 4.5x7.5in. In decent vintage condition.