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Moose : Behavior, Ecology, Conservation

Name: Moose : Behavior, Ecology, Conservation
Author: Valerius Geist, Michael Francis
ISBN: 9780896587441

by Valerius Geist, Michael Francis

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Overview

Found from Alaska to New England, moose, the largest living member of the deer family, are the biggest of the big game animals of North America. Did you know that a large bull moose can top the scales at a whopping 1,400 pounds and stands a towering six to seven feet tall?

But it’s not just its body that makes the moose such an enormous, imposing figure. For example, the Alaskan moose, the giant of the species, has antlers that can exceed six feet across.

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Library Journal

Outstanding color photographs by noted wildlife photographer Francis eloquently tell the story of the moose in its natural setting. Accompanying the photographic essay is authoritative text by Geist, a zoologist who has served as a consultant to the National Geographic Society on similar books and television specials. Geist introduces the reader to the natural history of the moose, discussing the different species of moose, social structure, diet, personality, breeding, habitat, and interaction with humans. The book will appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and to those seeking factual information about the moose. It should be equally appreciated for its aesthetic value and for its informational content. Highly recommended for natural history collections.--Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll., Rochester, NY Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

In this introduction to moose, the largest living member of the deer family, Geist (zoologist, author and professor) provides extensive coverage of these truly majestic creatures, including their range, diet, breeding, social structure, behavior and instincts, mating habits, conservation issues, and their interaction with humans both today and in history. Outstanding color images by wildlife photographer Michael H. Francis complement the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)