California Wildlife Encounters

Author : Guy Nixon,Ben Nuckolls
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781477114865

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California Wildlife Encounters by Guy Nixon,Ben Nuckolls Pdf

Hunting in California doesnt get much attention. With thick brush in hot temperatures, many hunters and writers pick easier states. However as other states have hunts requiring ten or more years worth of preference points to draw a tag, Californias over the counter two bucks a year, begins to look better. We have huge Boone and Crocket black bears. The wild hogs are open year round no limit. Its hunting you can do, but you need to use different methods and different tools. Here are some exciting hunts and useful information you just wont get anywhere else. We have gone all out to make some of Californias wildlife problems easier to understand in a fun and humorous book. The hunting here in California can be some of the most intense and challenging in the West. When you do get a trophy here it means more.

Author : F. Lynne Bachleda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0897325362

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Dangerous Wildlife in California & Nevada by F. Lynne Bachleda Pdf

What you don't know can hurt you! Do you feel safe in the woods? At the beach? In your backyard? In your home? In clear and precise language, this meticulously researched reference describes which creatures and plants can cause you harm - and when, why, and how to avoid them - in California and Nevada. Most valuable of all, you'll understand what medical risks they present and how best to respond to a hostile encounter. Bees, bears, sharks, porcupines, snakes, spiders, mosquitoes, toads, lice, poison ivy, ticks, fleas, elk, and more - if they're where you live, they're in this book. A finely illustrated field guide, a natural history narrative, and an outdoor emergency medical manual all rolled into one book, Dangerous Wildlife in California & Nevada provides regular doses of humor along with the serious advice. After all, part of dealing with potentially dangerous wildlife is getting over our instinctive fears, relaxing while remaining alert, and ultimately better understanding our natural world. Armed with this guide, you and your family will enjoy the natural world with informed confidence and peace of mind. (6 x 9, 320 pages, color photos, illustrations, charts)

Author : Ismar Borges de Lima,Ronda J. Green
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319555744

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Wildlife Tourism, Environmental Learning and Ethical Encounters by Ismar Borges de Lima,Ronda J. Green Pdf

This book outlines the status quo of worldwide wildlife tourism and its impacts on planning, management, knowledge, awareness, behaviour and attitudes related to wildlife encounters. It sets out to fill the considerable gaps in our knowledge on wildlife tourism, applied ecology, and environmental education, providing comprehensive information on and an interdisciplinary approach to effective management in wildlife tourism. Examining the intricacies, challenges, and lessons learned in a meaningful and rewarding tourism niche, this interdisciplinary book comprehensively examines the major potentials and controversies in the wildlife tourism industry. Pursuing an insightful, provocative and hands-on approach, it primarily addresses two questions: ‘Can we reconcile the needs of the wildlife tourism industry, biodiversity conservation, ecological learning and animal ethics issues?’ and ‘What is the Future of the Wildlife Tourism Industry?’. Though primaril y intended as a research text, it also offers a valuable resource for a broad readership, which includes university and training students, researchers, scholars, tourism practitioners and professionals, planners and managers, as well as the staff of government agencies.

Author : Tom Stienstra
Publisher : Avalon Travel Pub
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1573540870

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California Wildlife by Tom Stienstra Pdf

The Golden State is blessed with a diversity of wildlife unrivaled anywhere on Earth. From coastal tidepools to high desert, and from mountain forests to fertile valleys, the ecosystems of California teem with a vast array of species. This encyclopedic guide, written by Tom Stienstra in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Game, profiles over 100 animals, from the formidable black bear and majestic gray whale to river otters, bald eagles, and great horned owls. The guide is croos-referenced and has been reviewed for accuracy by professional biologists.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465411877

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Back Roads California by DK Pdf

Now available in PDF format. Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine . . . Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information, opening hours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465455185

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DK Eyewitness Back Roads California by DK Eyewitness Pdf

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants specializing in regional produce, have been selected by expert authors. This guide is full-color throughout, with zip code information for use with a GPS device. All the practical information you could need is included, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.

Author : C. Mahoney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198124915X

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Wildlife Encounters While Exploring the Outdoors by C. Mahoney Pdf

If you are looking for a book that encourages children to explore wildlife and ask questions, then this is the book for you. Together, we will learn about the dragonfly and the damselfly, the spider and the harvestman, dangerous wasps and harmless beetles, sitting grasshoppers and jumping birds. We will explore fallen trees, swampy bogs, forest trails, and cloudy skies. We'll investigate pollination among flowers and mushrooms, what happens to water when it falls from the sky, and how sunlight affects plants.This book is filled with photos that I took while exploring the trails near my home in North Carolina and in southern California, and research that I did to find answers to my never-ending curiosity. Your child will love my color photos, and you will too (all from the safety of your living room). I am an amateur entomologist and a professional photographer. And you, the thoughtful parent, can introduce your child to the wonders of this world, those that are difficult to find. Order this book, and then sit down with your child and explore. You won't regret this.

Author : Beth Pratt-Bergstrom
Publisher : Heyday.ORIM
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597143479

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When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors by Beth Pratt-Bergstrom Pdf

“This delightful book details our ever-evolving relationship with Earth’s wildest creatures, promising that peaceful coexistence is possible.” —Jennifer Holland, New York Times–bestselling author Wildness beats in the heart of California’s urban areas. In Los Angeles, residents are rallying to build one of the largest wildlife crossings in the world because of the plight of one lonely mountain lion named P-22. Porpoises cavort in San Francisco Bay again because of a grassroots effort to clean up a waterway that was once a toxic mess. And on the Facebook campus in Silicon Valley, Mark Zuckerberg and his staff have provided a home for an endearing family of wild gray foxes. Through actions as sweeping as citizen science initiatives and as instantaneous as social media posts, a movement of diverse individuals and communities is taking action to recast nature as an integral part of our everyday lives. When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors explores this evolving dynamic between humans and animals, including remarkable stories like the journey of the wolf OR-7 and how Californians are welcoming wolves back to the state after a ninety-year absence, how park staff and millions of visitors rallied to keep Yosemite’s famed bears wild, and many more tales from across the state. Written by Beth Pratt-Bergstrom of the National Wildlife Federation, these inspiring stories celebrate a new paradigm for wildlife conservation: coexistence. “A contemporary and exciting view of conservation that we all can celebrate.” —Ed Begley Jr. “When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors focuses on a serious problem by presenting meaningful solutions, and is as enjoyable to read as it is informative.” —Foreword Reviews

Author : Guy Nixon (Redcorn)
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781462865277

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Slavery in the West by Guy Nixon (Redcorn) Pdf

The history of the West from the Natives perspective and the world wide forces affecting them are rarely found in our history books. For the tribes in the West the history before the 1840’s is poorly understood and when taken out of context seems to make no sense to the casual reader. In particular the history of the Natives in Northern California seems to be completely overlooked. These people had a turbulent history prior to the Gold Rush of 1849 and while run over in the flood of immigration their history continued . This fascinating part of our Nation’s history and the context in which it occurred is the heart of this work.

Author : Sue L. Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617144240

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Ambushed by a Cougar by Sue L. Hamilton Pdf

In Ambushed by a Cougar, readers learn of actual human-wildlife encounters, creature information, survival strategies, and attack statistics. True survivor stories and quotes show the reality of sharing our world with one of Earth's most cunning and powerful species. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Linda Mullally,David Mullally
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493017959

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Best Dog Hikes Southern California by Linda Mullally,David Mullally Pdf

Linda and David Mullally, authors of Best Dog Hikes Northern California, now bring us the next book in the series, Best Dog Hikes Southern California. Offering 50 canine-friendly trails and plenty of photos, this book also provides essential information for all dog lovers, including information on prepping the dog for the trail, gear checklists, and first-aid for our furry friends.

Author : Clark E. Adams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315362519

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Urban Wildlife Management by Clark E. Adams Pdf

Winner of the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the authored book category Urban development is one of the leading worldwide threats to conserving biodiversity. In the near future, wildlife management in urban landscapes will be a prominent issue for wildlife professionals. This new edition of Urban Wildlife Management continues the work of its predecessors by providing a comprehensive examination of the issues that increase the need for urban wildlife management, exploring the changing dynamics of the field while giving historical perspectives and looking at current trends and future directions. The book examines a range of topics on human interactions with wildlife in urbanized environments. It focuses not only on ecological matters but also on political, economic, and societal issues that must be addressed for successful management planning. This edition features an entirely new section on urban wildlife species, including chapters on urban communities, herpetofauna, birds, ungulates, mammals, carnivores, and feral and introduced species. The third edition features Five new chapters 12 updated chapters Four new case studies Seven new appendices and species profiles 90 new figures A comprehensive analysis of terrestrial vertebrate locations by state and urban observations Each chapter opens with a set of key concepts which are then examined in the following discussions. Suggested learning experiences to enhance knowledge conclude each chapter. The species profiles cover not only data about the animal concerned but also detail significant current management issues related to the species. An updated and expanded teaching tool, Urban Wildlife Management, Third Edition identifies the challenges and opportunities facing wildlife in urban communities as well as factors that promote or threaten their presence. It gives both students and professionals a solid grounding in the required fundamental ecological principles for understanding the effects of human-made environments on wildlife.

Author : Alan A. Lew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317556084

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New Research Paradigms in Tourism Geography by Alan A. Lew Pdf

This collection of papers from Tourism Geographies emphasizes new and emerging research paradigms in the geographic study of tourism. The papers included in this collection follow one of two threads: explicitly supporting specific research frameworks, or implicitly presenting new and emerging theoretical perspectives through empirical research on the geographical topics. These begin with three overview papers from themes that emerged from recent annual meetings of the Association of American Geographers, including evolutionary economic geography (EEG), political ecology and community resilience. Each of these theoretical and conceptual frameworks is leading to new explorations and insights in a wide variety of geographical and social science research, including tourism studies. These are followed by a series of papers that extend our knowledge and thinking on a range of key geographical topics, including development and underdevelopment (by Saarinen & Rogerson), sustainable tourism planning (by Torres-Delgado & Saarinen), encounters with the natural environment (by Hill), and the geography of place names (by Light), as well as economic geography and new technologies and their applications to spatial behavior research. The papers in this special issue are especially relevant to tourism scholars, and very much represent the types of perspectives that Tourism Geographies seek to promote. This book was published as a special issue of Tourism Geographies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Fishing
ISBN : UCSD:31822042847111

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Outdoor California by Anonim Pdf

Author : Melissa Gaskill
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781623496692

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Pandas to Penguins by Melissa Gaskill Pdf

Perhaps nothing about nature calls to us as deeply as wild animals. To see an enormous whale leaping out of the water, the eerily human eyes of a gorilla, or the comical waddle of a penguin; to hear the ethereal howl of a wolf or majestic roar of a lion—these experiences change us. Around the world, animal populations are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and poaching—and yet wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly and makes up as much as forty percent of the worldwide tourism industry today. In Pandas to Penguins, nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem, highlighting local ecofriendly travel outfitters operating in the area for those seeking out their own enriching personal experience with wildlife. She provides basic information about each animal’s behavior and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching. Each species meets three basic criteria: 1) some level of risk to its survival, 2) a reasonably accessible habitat where travelers have a chance to view the animal in the wild in its natural setting, and 3) responsible tourism that directly benefits the animal or its habitat. More than a wildlife bucket list or an exhortation to “see them before they’re gone,” this guide is intended to identify wildlife experiences that can be life changing for people as well as animals. Extinction is tragic but not inevitable. We can all do something to make a difference, and Pandas to Penguins is an important resource for adventurers and armchair travelers alike.