Critters of California: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State [Paperback]

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to California’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Put nature in the hands of children!Critters of Californiais your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 65 critters of the Golden State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in California.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers.Critters of Californiaincludes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 65 critters—only California animals
• Full-color photos of every species
• Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts
• Attractive layout with kid appeal
• A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts

Black Bear
Ursus americanus

Size:5–6 feet long (nose to tail); weighs 90–600 pounds

Habitat:Forests, lowland areas, and swamps

Range:Black bears can be found in many parts of North America, from Alaska down through Canada and into Mexico. In California, they are found throughout the state, with most of the population being found in the northern section.

Food:Berries, fish, seeded crops, small mammals, wild grapes, tree shoots, ants, bees, beavers, and even deer fawns

Den:Denning usually starts in December, with bears emerging in late March or April. Dens caló: