Grand Teton National Park Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants & Animals

Wyoming's state mammal, the bison, is one of thousands of species of animals and plants inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Grand Teton National Park. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. This guide was created in collaboration with the Grand Teton Association. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this guide support its important work to preserve this vast wilderness. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com

About the Author:

The Grand Teton Association works to increase public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding public lands, through aid to the interpretive, educational and research programs of our partners. Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.