Humans share a long history with carnivores.
This book will be an important educational reference for the general public, schools, naturalists and wildlife biologists..
For each species it discusses distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, social behaviour, reproduction, issues around health and mortality, abundance, human uses, conservation and management.
Carnivores of British Columbia describes each species, with illustrations of animals and skulls.
Species covered: Coyote, Grey Wolf, Red Fox, American Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Northern Raccoon, Sea Otter, Wolverine, Northern River Otter, American Marten, Fisher, Ermine, Long-tailed Weasel, Least Weasel, American Mink, American Badger, Striped Skunk, Western Spotted Skunk, Cougar, Canada Lynx, Bobcat.
This book, the fifth of six volumes on the mammals of BC, provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the 21 species of wild terrestrial Carnivores in the province.
We fear them as predators, revile them as competitors, exploit them for their fur, or admire them for their grace and beauty.
Humans share a long history with carnivores