Wyoming Wildlife

This book surveys Wyoming's mammal bird reptile and amphibian faunas. In addition to introducing the state's geography geology climate and major ecosystems it provides 65 biological profiles of 72 mammal species 195 profiles of 196 birds 9 profiles of 12 reptiles and 6 profiles of 9 amphibians. There are also species lists of Wyoming's 117 mammals 445 birds 22 reptiles and 12 amphibians. Also included are descriptions of nearly 50 national and state properties including parks forests preserves and other public-access natural areas in Wyoming. The book includes a text of more than 150000 words nearly 700 references a glossary of 115 biological terms nearly 50 maps and line drawings by the author and 33 color photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen.