Wildlife Spectacles

With inspired passion, Vladimir Dinets introduces us to diverse wildlife spectacles, the natural history that drives them, and a checklist of amazing experiences--many of which are closer to home than you might think. --Mark Elbroch, lead scientist of Pumas with Panthera, coauthor of Peterson Reference Guide to the Behavior of North American Mammals Master zoologist Dinets takes us on an astonishing journey, as luminous images and clear prose teach us essential ecology lessons. --Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, chief scientist of Earthwatch Institute, author of The Carnivore Way: Coexisting with and Conserving North America's Predators Wildlife Spectacles is captivating and entrancing in both its information on a multitude of species and the full-color photographs throughout. Their stunning beauty is as much a reason to read this book as the text is. --Shelf Awareness This is a lovely book by an experienced behavioral ecologist and talented (and patient) photographer. It is a nice present for one interested in natural history. Particularly useful are the site directions, where one can encounter many of the described spectacles. The reviewer loved this aspect, and is currently making travel plans. --Choice The animal lover on your list will howl with glee when she opens Wildlife Spectacles by Vladimir Dinets. --The Marco Eagle This book is all about wildlife and its behavior: migration, mating, parenting and more. Bonus: pictures! --Oklahoman A beautiful coffee table book for animal lovers. --Daily Journal