Forest Cats of North America

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
• Published by: Firefly Books February 5, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1552091724
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1552091722
• Book Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Weighs: 14.4 ounces

From Booklist
Cougars, bobcats, and lynx are "ghosts" rarely seen even by those who venture into the wilderness. This well-written book offers a good introduction to the lives of these three predators. In short, easily read sections, the author compares and contrasts the behavior and lifestyles of each species. Hunting methods and prey species chosen are covered, as well as courtship and cub rearing, territoriality, and interactions with humans. A nice feature is a boxed "Basics" section about each cat, giving vital statistics, such as length and weight, diet, litter size, and North American population estimates. Range maps are provided, along with a useful sidebar on the running and jumping abilities of each species--information that can be surprisingly hard to find! Illustrated with stunning photographs that not only illuminate the text but also further reveal details of behavior--one great image is of a fight between a bobcat and a lynx--this book will be a very good initiation to the world of North American cats. Nancy Bent

Product Review
Beautifully illustrated hard to put down with informative graphs, insightful commentary and even myth and legend. -- Western Sportsman Special Hunting Edition 10/2003

Reader Reviews
This book really is wonderful. My interests lie mainly in bobcats, and it is rather difficult to find good sources on these felines. This book is one of the few good bobcat books I have found, giving equal attention to bobcats, lynxes, and cougars. It combines beautiful, vibrant photos with informative, clear text. Color range maps and "basics" boxes appear for each species, and the book even contains several American Indian legends, trivia (such as "How not to become a cougar victim,") and quotes concerning these cats. I am very pleased with this book, and highly recommend it to any lover of American wildcats.