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Everything you always wanted to know about the coyote
This is an interesting, informative book about coyotes for anyone interested in the smartest, most adaptable of all the mammals. Whether you're a hunter or someone just interested in nature, this is a good place to begin to learn about the coyote.

The book suffers from somewhat amateurish illustrations, but is otherwise the most accurate book on coyotes I've found. ... Read more

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Since the early 1940s, North America has been the focus of studies of free-ranging wolves. Much of Canada and most of Alaska support numerous, viable and sometimes thriving wolf populations. This comprehensive text considers the behavior and ecology of wild wolves in North America, Europe, Eurasia, Israel, and Iran. It also discusses wolf behavior in captivity and methods of conservation. This book and others in the Animal Science series have been used as textbooks in classrooms across the world. ... Read more

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Spend your money elsewhere
This coffee table book has nice photos and is easy on the eyes, but if you're looking for a collection of striking photographs, you'd be better off with any of the wolf calendars. It also has numerous typos and rampant editorializing. For instance, it uses the generic man regularly, in places where it would be easy not to, and in the very first chapter manages to blame the wolf's endangered status on the spread of Christianity. The verbal descriptions of the wolf's prehistoric ancestors directly contradict the drawings given of the same ancestors. I don't know enough about wolves yet to judge the accuracy of the factual information presented, but when the rest of the editing and writing is so sloppy, why should we trust the factual research not to be equally sloppy?

Wolf
The beauty of the wolf is difficult for any one to capture, but in this book, Maureen Greely brings the reader closer to this fascinating animal and its infinite wisdom. The author satisfies the appetites of both those who love looking at wolves and those who love learning about them. Greely goes into depth when describing the history, breeds, lifestyles, and current status of the wolf. But that depth is matched by the eyes which come forth from the pictures she has included. Read the info, look through the eyes, see the wisdom, see the beauty. ... Read more

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In this intimate look at wolves in the wild, Candace Savage combines an authoritative text with stunning full-color photographs by the world's best wildlife photographers. The book begins by exploring the intense and ancient bond between people and wolves. Few species have been held in such contempt by humankind or persecuted with more devastating efficiency, yet wolves also have a special ability to kindle human sympathies, reminding us of our essential connection to wild places and wild lives.

Drawing on the most recent research, The World of the Wolf examines wolf society in all its complexity, focussing on pack structure, sex roles, and communication. It also looks at wolves as hunters and at the sensitive dynamics of predator-prey relationships. Finally, this dynamic portrait describes current conservation strategies.

Throughout, the superb photographs capture the spirit of the wolf as it raises its voice in a cool, lingering howl, lopes across a snow-blanketed field, or leaps through the air in a dramatic attack on its prey. Together, the compelling text and photographs celebrate our long-standing fascination with wolves and the inspiration we can draw from these magnificent animals. ... Read more

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Reckless and Free
Factual material which can often be dry and boring in non-fiction books becomes realistically lively in The World Of The Wolf by Candace Savage. For example, wolves, no mater what age or gender, all look out for their young. But the thing of it is that they all play with the pupstogether, no matter how old each wolf is, almost like the family mob in the Sopranoes. ... Read more

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The story of the canine has been since earliest times entwined with that of humanity itself, and this ancient and fascinating story is told in Dog. The book unravels the wolf-dog debate, and explores canines in mythology, religion, and health. It examines the relatively recent phenomenon of dog breeding and the invention of species, as well as the canine's role in science, fact and fiction: from Laika, the first astronaut, and Pavlov's famous dogs, through science fiction novels and cult films such as Lassie and A Boy and his Dog. Susan McHugh shows how dogs today contribute to human lives in a huge number of ways, how we have shaped dogs over the millennia, and how dogs have shaped us.

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…Scott, Robbi, a brace of dogs, a bevy of cats…and Colonel Taz…

Humor. Pathos. Insight…and a cyclone of rambunctious Siberian Huskies.“Dogged…and Determined is the factual journal of how many seemingly insignificant and ordinary elements and events weave a rich tapestry through life.Offered here are 78 single sitting stories both stand-alone and build upon each other, providing a shared experience the reader will enjoy again and again.

Beyond the feel good nature of “soup” stories, the Taz Adventures offer a strong “take away value” of wisdom and wit of practical application and use in life.Additionally, the cohesive and building story line of characters will have the reader firmly identifying with each one.This crayola box of reminiscences records the author’s true experiences.Some of these tales and antics will bring a knowing smile to those who live with dogs; it is a mutual memoir.For others, it may lend insight into how our pets profoundly affect us in ways we often do not realize….

Selected from the ongoing online canine cult classic, TAZ Adventures, these tales have been enjoyed as a weekly installment for years by a global Internet audience of over 10,000 devoted readers.Find out why Colonel TAZ and his legions have become such unforgettable characters.

Come to a wondrous real world where every person, pet and place has unique personality and significance; a place where the simple can profoundly teach the wise, where tears mingle with laughter and frustration often brings satisfaction.Come and join a truly wild and unending stream of adventures where every moment finds mirth, inspiration and a new experience in self-discovery.

“Dogged…and Determined” holds much more meaning than meets the eye.Come find out why.

You won’t be disappointed.

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A must for any Siberian or other Northern Dog owner
I just purchased this book after meeting the
author and in real life the famous Col. Taz.
He attended one of our Siberian Husky Club
meetings.

I have an adopted Sibe and have also had
two Malamutes. This book is a primer for
anyone that owns one of these special
breeds, and also is a warning for those who
have not done their research.

Almost every story can be related to real
life and from internet sites that I visit. It
will bring tears of laughter to your eyes and
will bring a smile to your face for any of your
past furry friends and an appreciation of those
that you currently have the privelege to have
in your household.

buy this book .... really!
as someone who has has siberians around the house for the last twenty years, all i can say is it's all true.

over the past few years of reading these stories on sibernet, i've always smiled when i would see myself or my dogs in these stories. i have a few friends who have gotten sibes based on these stories, and a few who have read them and said 'what was i thinking.'

this book is a crash course in being owned by huskies. it's full of love and laughter and tears. and so is life with sibes.

anyone who shares their lives with dogs should get this book.

A must read for anyone thinking of getting a Siberian Husky!
A must read for anyone thinking of buying a Siberian Husky! Scott has seen it all in his years of rescuing this demanding high-maintenance breed. Through the years, he's taken in dogs rejected by owners who had little idea what they were getting into when they selected that intractable house-eating energizer bunny of a pup who, it just turns out, is also adept at climbing or digging under fences. We get to meet Scott's sweet delinquents in this collection of short moving essays which have, for years, been entertaining readers on the internet.

Here is Taz, Colonel Taz, he of the piercing blue eyes and regal disposition. A gentle Tasmanian Devil whose early goal is to invite the feline residents to dinner - as the main course. Beautiful tragic Kismet, who escaped and was lost forever moments after being rescued. Sweet loving Missy, whose mental acuity was left severely impacted from childhood disease. Missy's reaction to everything in life can be summed up as "Oooh, this is fun!" - yet, she'll howl like a banshee if left alone. Actually, a banshee wouldn?t quite live up to the sheer abandon with which a Siberian Husky will let the world know that you are the reincarnation of Vincent Price visiting some horrible medieval torture on this poor helpless creature by leaving it alone for but a moment.

Each of Scott's witty, funny, occasionally heart-rending tale is a complete story in itself. Yet, the cumulative effect of the book is more than the sum of its parts. I would recommend this life-affirming book to all, even if you have already read the individual essays in the past.

Awesome Dog Book!
This book is a must for any dog owner. It chronicles the antics of a Husky owner and rescuer. If you have a high maintenance breed dog you will die laughing and if you have a low maintenance dog you will count your blessings and laugh hysterically!

You NEED this book if you are even considering a Siberian!
As a fairly recent Siberian Husky owner, I was directed toward an online list for Siberian owners... this was a godsend, as its members included one Scott Ski and his stories of Taz. Not only will ANY animal lover enjoy this book, but it's a primer for Husky ownership... you aren't really prepared for the adventure until you read the Taz Adventures! ... Read more

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In 1995, history was made as 14 gray wolves were transported from the Canadian wilderness and released in Yellowstone National Park. Their release marked the beginning of a landmark project to restore wolves to an area from where they had been absent for almost 100 years.

The Wolves of Yellowstone provides the inside story of the trials and tribulations encountered during the first year and a half of restoring wolves to Yellowstone. Written by the project leaders of the restoration effort, it is the only book to contain the biologists' personal accounts, along with never-before-seen photographs, field notes, historical documents, and reminiscences from key figures such as Bruce Babbit and Dave Mech.

The Wolves of Yellowstone allows readers to become completely familiar with this historic undertaking. Mike Phillips and Doug Smith detail the capture, translocation, acclimation, release, and tracking after release of the Yellowstone wolves. Both the 1995 and 1996 wolf releases are discussed.

Given the continuing media coverage of this project and the large and loyal following of wolf fans worldwide, The Wolves of Yellowstone promises to be a much-sought-after reference.

Also recommended: Yellowstone, A Society of Wolves, The Way of the Wolf, The Arctic Wolf. ... Read more

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Excellent book
Beautiful pictures, touching and moving story. About the restoration ofthe wolves.

Excellent book
Beautiful pictures illustrates the many different wolves that were restored to yellowstone (#10, #9etc...). Illustrates the effort the yellowstone had to put in to restore the wolf to its natural habitat. Very interesting to the average wolf lover and those who are interested in what happened in the 1995 restoration of the wolves to yellowstoen.

Experience the re-location with the wolves!
This book brings you right into the experience of bringing the wolves back to Yellowstone where they belong! Find out the behind the scenes activity that brought the sight and sound of the wolf back after an absence of over 60 years. You'll never be the same after reading this. Excellent!!

an excellent book, great text and beautiful pictures!!!
an excellent book describing the ordeal of reintroducing the wolves to Yellowstone. I recommend it to everyone with even a slight interest in this topic ... Read more