Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide [Paperback]

Identify Minnesota mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.

Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, encountering mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Minnesota. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. TheMammals of Minnesota Field Guidefeatures all 77 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

This second edition also includes range maps and Stan’s expert insights. So grab theMammals of Minnesota Field Guidefor your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.

Inside you’ll find:

• All 77 of Minnesota’s mammals, from mice to moose
• Facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more
• Times each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behind
• Professional photos, range maps, and track patterns
• Stan’s naturalist notes and fascinating facts

White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus

Family:Deer (Cervidae)

Size:L 4–7' (1.2–2.1 m); T 6–12" (15–30 cm); H 3–4' (1–1.2 m)

Weight:M 100–300 lb (45–135 kg); F 75–200 lb (34–90 kg)

Description:Reddish brown during summer, grayish brown during winter. Large ears, white inside with black edges. A white eye-ring, nose band, chin, throat, and belly. Brownl“¹