The European Animal Tracks Handbook – 9781399415774

Containing more than 1,600 photos and drawings, this magnificent handbook is the definitive guide to the tracks and signs of European animals. The European Animal Tracks Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the art of tracking, offering practical insight into the vast wealth of information that you can read from animal tracks and signs. Detailed descriptions and measurements of footprints and gaits are provided to aid identification, and include life-size or precisely scaled comparison charts of mammalian and bird footprints. In-depth species portraits present the biology, tracks and typical signs of Europe’s mammals. The book also covers the footprints and grazing marks, nests, burrows and other signs of common birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Now the standard work in the field, this handbook is an invaluable reference for animal-trackers of all abilities. ‘A fascinating book, with an enormous wealth of detailed knowledge, wonderful photos and illustrations.’ Jane Goodall Institute