In Alex Troutman’s Critters of Arizona, 63 critters of the Grand Canyon State are showcased with a professional-quality photograph paired with important-to-know information on Arizona’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Each species has a “Did You Know?” paragraph that provides fascinating trivia. Here are 10...
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Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s famous Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide, identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide features all 71 species found in the state, organized by family...
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On Stan Tekiela’s last trip to the subarctic to photograph and film polar bears he had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Each day, after a...
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Learn about javelinas with an introduction from wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela. Read on to find out more! Often when I lead a photo tour, the group is looking for a specific bird or mammal—or perhaps a couple of species. For example, I was recently...
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Florida is a great place for wildlife-watchers! This state is one of the few places to see magnificent mammals, such as the elusive Florida panther, along with many interesting animals, such as the nine-banded armadillo. While West Indian manatees swim in the rivers of Florida,...
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Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s Mammals of Minnesota famous field guide, you have the perfect tool to discover and correctly identify these amazing animals. Minnesota is one of the few places...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks about the Californian condor, the most endangered bird species in America. It has been 17 years since I last wrote about the largest bird in North America—a bird that was almost killed off and is being brought back from...
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Critters of Texas is a pocket-size wildlife guide for children that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman introduces some of the wonderful critters found in Texas. Each species is showcased with a professional-quality photograph paired with neat details such as habitat, range,...
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Critters of Iowa is a wildlife pocket guide for children that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman introduces some of the wonderful critters found in Iowa. The book includes 22 mammals, 25 birds, and 17 reptiles and amphibians. Each species is showcased...
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Stan Tekiela has been spending a lot of time improving the habitat on his 30-acre lake property, with the goal to provide nesting opportunities for as many bird species as possible. Since he put up a great horned owl nesting platform three years ago, lo...
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