John Shivik: 2 books
Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes
The Science of Animal Personalities
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
A wildlife expert explores what science tells us about animals as unique individuals and why animal personality matters for the human-animal bond and for adaptation in nature.
Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner...
The Predator Paradox
Ending the War with Wolves, Bears, Cougars, and Coyotes
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2014
An expert in wildlife management tells the stories of those who are finding new ways for humans and mammalian predators to coexist.
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Stories of backyard bears and cat-eating coyotes are becoming increasingly common—even for people living in non-rural areas. Farmers anxious to protect their...