Wolf Almanac: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World [Paperback]

The Wolf Almanac is a splendid reference guide--as handy as it is scholarly and comprehensive. --Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs This book, especially the subject of reintroduction, ought to be required reading for all those concerned with wildlife conservation. --American Zoological Association Communique The worldwide decline of the wolf parallels the decline of our humanity. The fate of the wolf will be the fate of civilization. The Wolf Almanac is an inspiration to us all to help save the wolf, and by doing so, save the spirit of civilization and humanity. --Dr. Michael W. Fox, author of The Soul of the Wolf No other wolf resource offers this level of detail. Evolution, distribution, anatomy, physiology are illuminated. --Whole Earth ReviewThe Wolf Almanac is the most widely respected compendium on wolves. With hundreds of full-color photos, graphs, charts, maps, and more, The Wolf Almanac covers every aspect of the wolf kingdom, from the animal's evolution, to its anatomy, physiology, behavior, social dynamics, and interactions with other species. Important updates about wolf conservation and reintroductions are included, making The Wolf Almanac an indispensable addition to any naturalist's library.The newly revised reference work on the history and evolution of wolves, their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology, and their mythology.Robert H. Busch is the author of eight books on natural history, including the The Cougar Almanac. His writing has appeared in Nature Canada, Wildlife Conservation, Discovery, and Country Journal. The reviser for this edition is Jim Yuskavitch, the author of In Wolf Country.The Wolf Almanac has become an acknowledged reference work for the evolution and history of wolves; their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology; and their influence in ancient culture and mythology. This newly revised edition of The Wolf Almanac contains the most recent information on reintroduced wolves, as welóå