Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia (Paperback)

Hoofed mammals are the most abundant large mammals in British Columbia. Nine wild native species live here: Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Caribou, Bison, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Thinhorn Sheep. One introduced species, European Fallow Deer, also lives in small populations on some coastal islands. David Shackleton provides a comprehensive examination of BC's hoofed mammals, discussing their evolution and general biology, including morphological and behavioural adaptations to their unique lifestyle. He also describes each species and subspecies in detail and discusses its social organization, habitat, diet, reproduction and life expectancy. Each species account has a distribution map and data on taxonomy, populations, conservation status and traditional Aboriginal use. Fine illustrations and two identification keys help readers recognize species by external features or dried skulls. This authoritative book brings together all the current knowledge on the hoofed mammals of BC. It will appeal to biologists, naturalists, hunters and ranchers as well as anyone interested in the natural history of our province.

General

Imprint:	Royal British Columbia Museum
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Royal BC Museum Handbook
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	April 2013
Authors:	David Shackleton
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-7726-6638-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7726-6638-5
Barcode:	9780772666383

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