Wildlife Encounters

Author : Nicolette Scourse
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781839520815

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Wildlife Encounters by Nicolette Scourse Pdf

Nicolette Scourse is an entertaining and marvellously perceptive guide to the wild places and creatures of southern seas. Reminiscent of Sir Peter Scott's famous travel diaries for its vivid descriptions, and deft illustrations of life in the wild, Nicolette's colourful story-telling draws you into her world so completely that you soon feel you are with her at the wild edges of the human world. Callum Roberts, Professor of Marine Conservation, Chief Scientific Advisor to Blue Planet ll, WWF UK Ambassador, author, scuba diver. A zoologist's personal encounters with living diversity, journeying into animal lives on beaches, cliffs, desert and forest shores; in cold oceans, warm seas and tropical coral reefs; and in skies above. Connections in life's incredible jigsaw are unravelled - from penguins to parrots, plankton to pelicans, whales to wallabies, whale sharks to wombats, butterflyfish to bioluminescence, dolphin-talk with dogs, and more. In these self-supporting webs of life, the mighty depend on the miniature, ancient meets modern, and mystery detective trails lead to the unexpected. Whilst the animals take the starring roles, human lives, past and present, intertwine with theirs as part of this living jigsaw whilst life affirming volunteers, park wardens and research scientists are now replacing the pieces to make a biodiverse and sustainable future.

Author : Charles C. Finn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0870716557

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Wild Delicate Seconds by Charles C. Finn Pdf

In Wild Delicate Seconds, Charles Finn captures twenty-nine chance encounters with the everyday—and not so everyday—animals, birds, and insects of North America. There are no maulings or fantastic escapes in Finn's narratives—only stillness and attentiveness to beauty. With profundity, humor, and compassion, Finn pays homage to the creatures we share our world with —from black bears to bumble bees, mountain lions to muskrats—and, in doing so, touches on what it means to be human.

Author : Guy Nixon,Ben Nuckolls
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : Georgie Rogers
Publisher : Richards Education
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Wildlife Encounters: Observing Animals in Their Natural Habitats by Georgie Rogers Pdf

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of wildlife with Wildlife Encounters: Observing Animals in Their Natural Habitats. This comprehensive guide takes you on an extraordinary journey to the most diverse and breathtaking habitats around the globe, offering insights into the lives of the world’s most fascinating creatures. From the savannas of Africa to the rainforests of South America, from the polar ice caps to the coral reefs, discover the best locations and techniques for observing wildlife responsibly and ethically. Whether you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast or a curious traveler, this book provides everything you need to embark on unforgettable wildlife adventures and contribute to conservation efforts. Explore, observe, and be inspired by the wonders of the natural world.

Author : Ismar Borges de Lima,Ronda J. Green
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Joe Lunkas
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781625164025

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Fifty Years of Gathering, Fishing, and Unusual Animal Encounters by Joe Lunkas Pdf

The second book in the author's series of three books featuring many lessons learned during his years as a Michigan outdoorsman.

Author : Coyote Peterson
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781633535787

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Coyote Peterson’s Brave Adventures by Coyote Peterson Pdf

#1 Bookscan in Juvenile Non-fiction! ─ Be Brave… Stay Wild! Animal Stories for Kids: Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800 pound Grizzly Bear that helped him teach the audience what to do and NOT do if you ever encounter one of these enormous predators in the wild, every tale is laced with fast paced action and daring adventure. With the presence of danger often looming for Coyote, each story reminds the reader that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening creatures are more likely to be afraid of us than we should ever be of them. Exciting animal stories for kids of all ages: This collection of short stories aims to give the reader a first-person perspective into some of Coyote’s most harrowing and heartwarming adventures.

Author : David Yarrow
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780847858323

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Wild Encounters by David Yarrow Pdf

From big cats to elephants and indigenous communities, Wild Encounters is a must-have for nature lovers, conservationists, and anyone who is inspired by all that remains wild. David Yarrow travels from pole to pole and continent to continent to visit frozen Arctic tundras, vast African deserts, primordial rain forests, and remote villages, inviting us to truly connect with subjects we mistakenly think we have seen before. Yarrow takes the familiar—lions, elephants, tigers, polar bears—and makes it new again by creating iconic images that deliberately connect with us at a highly emotional level. For more than two decades, this legendary wildlife photographer has been putting himself in harm's way to capture the most unbelievable close-up animal photography, amassing an incomparable photographic portfolio, spanning six continents. Driven by a passion for sharing and preserving Earth's last great wild cultures and species, Yarrow is as much a conservationist as a photographer and artist. His work has transcended wildlife photography and is now collected and shown as fine art in some of the most famed galleries around the world. Featuring 160 of his most breathtaking photographs, Wild Encounters offers a truly intimate view of some of the world's most compelling—and threatened—species and captures the splendor and very soul of what remains wild and free in our world through portraits that feel close enough to touch.

Author : Melissa Gaskill
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 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.

Author : Susan Crane
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780812206302

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Animal Encounters by Susan Crane Pdf

Traces of the living animal run across the entire corpus of medieval writing and reveal how pervasively animals mattered in medieval thought and practice. In fascinating scenes of cross-species encounters, a raven offers St. Cuthbert a lump of lard that waterproofs his visitors' boots for a whole year, a scholar finds inspiration for his studies in his cat's perfect focus on killing mice, and a dispossessed knight wins back his heritage only to give it up again in order to save the life of his warhorse. Readers have often taken such encounters to be merely figurative or fanciful, but Susan Crane discovers that these scenes of interaction are firmly grounded in the intimate cohabitation with animals that characterized every medieval milieu from palace to village. The animal encounters of medieval literature reveal their full meaning only when we recover the living animal's place within the written animal. The grip of a certain humanism was strong in medieval Britain, as it is today: the humanism that conceives animals in diametrical opposition to humankind. Yet medieval writing was far from univocal in this regard. Latin and vernacular works abound in other ways of thinking about animals that invite the saint, the scholar, and the knight to explore how bodies and minds interpenetrate across species lines. Crane brings these other ways of thinking to light in her readings of the beast fable, the hunting treatise, the saint's life, the bestiary, and other genres. Her substantial contribution to the field of animal studies investigates how animals and people interact in culture making, how conceiving the animal is integral to conceiving the human, and how cross-species encounters transform both their animal and their human participants.

Author : Craig Childs
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316024334

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The Animal Dialogues by Craig Childs Pdf

From one of the finest nature writers at work in America today-a lyrical, dramatic, illuminating tour of the hidden domain of wild animals. Whether recalling the experience of being chased through the Grand Canyon by a bighorn sheep, swimming with sharks off the coast of British Columbia, watching a peregrine falcon perform acrobatic stunts at 200 miles per hour, or engaging in a tense face-off with a mountain lion near a desert waterhole, Craig Childs captures the moment so vividly that he puts the reader in his boots. Each of the forty brief, compelling narratives in The Animal Dialogs focuses on the author's own encounter with a particular species and is replete with astonishing facts about the species' behavior, habitat, breeding, and lifespan. But the glory of each essay lies in Childs's ability to portray the sometimes brutal beauty of the wilderness, to capture the individual essence of wild creatures, to transport the reader beyond the human realm and deep inside the animal kingdom

Author : William Jones
Publisher : Mamba Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Exploring Iceland by William Jones Pdf

Embark on a captivating journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland with "Exploring Iceland: A Comprehensive Travel Guide" by William Jones. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and untamed beauty of this North Atlantic jewel. From the lively streets of Reykjavik to the remote wonders of the Highlands, this guide offers an intimate exploration, providing practical tips, cultural insights, and a roadmap for an unforgettable Icelandic adventure. Discover the magic of waterfalls, geysers, and the Northern Lights as you navigate the diverse chapters of this comprehensive guide, ensuring your journey through Iceland is not just a trip but a transformative experience.

Author : Daniel Lunney,Adam Munn,Will Meikle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecotourism
ISBN : 0980327229

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Too Close for Comfort by Daniel Lunney,Adam Munn,Will Meikle Pdf

Address the question of 'too close for comfort' and what action is required to prevent loss of wildlife, and to avoid human or animal suffering. How have zoologists handled this matter? This forum asks these questions, and throws a spotlight on issues of: roadkill, wild- life tourism, zoos, urban wildlife and difficult to manage species.

Author : Matt Doeden
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781666337983

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Can You Survive Hair-Raising Mountain Encounters? by Matt Doeden Pdf

"Could you survive being lost in the mountains? Imagine facing down a grizzly bear in the Alaskan wilderness, a mountain lion in the Sierra Madres of Mexico, or a gorilla in Africa's Virunga Mountains. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556036060002

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Grand Teton National Park (N.P.), Bison and Elk Management Plan by Anonim Pdf