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A Lifetime of Wildlife Observation and Discovery -- Now Gathered in One Extraordinary Volume

Sue Morse's Wildlife and Habitats — Fourth Edition · 600+ pages

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For more than five decades, Sue Morse has followed wildlife across North America—tracking, watching, photographing, and learning from their unique signs and behaviors. 

Now that lifetime of field experience has been gathered into the fourth edition of Wildlife and Habitats.

At more than 600 pages, this fourth edition is a dramatically expanded work, bringing together:

• Expanded and updated essays
• Never-before-published photographs and insights
• New stories drawn from decades of tracking and field observation
• In-depth portraits of key North American mammals and birds, and the habitats on which they depend

Many of these essays began as articles Sue wrote over 30 years for Northern Woodlands magazine. For this edition, Sue has added substantially new material, including new writing, new insights, and new photographs gathered over her decades in the field.

Why this book matters

As the preview shows, this a unique body of work, a combination of Sue's scientific observations, lived experiences, and knack for visual storytelling. It reflects what can be learned only through years of patient attention to wild animals and the places they inhabit.

Who this book is for

The fourth edition of Wildlife and Habitats is for anyone who wants to see wildlife, their signs and habitats differently: 

For the dedicated tracker or armchair naturalist. 

For the casual hiker, or curious hunter.

For the photographer, conservationist, educator, student, wildlife biologist or forest landowner.

In short, for anyone who has ever stopped in the woods and wondered: What happened here?

Sue's essays invite you to look more closely—to notice tracks, scratches, feeding signs, scents, nests, rubs, and other clues, and to discover the stories they tell. Well over 1,000 of Sue's photographs bring the animals and their habits and habitats vividly to life.

There's never been a better time...

...than now to obtain your copy (or copies). Since the fourth edition of Wildlife and Habitats was first announced some three years ago, it's generated a huge amount of interest. Only 500 copies are available, exclusively online through Keeping Track. Previous edtions have sold out. We recommend ordering your copy as soon as you can.  

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Tracking Tools

Tracking Cards - $10

These double-sided, 4.5" x 7.5" waterproof cards are full of information including accurate renderings of the tracks of 31 northern forest mammal species. For fast identification, tracks are divided into four movement categories: Walkers and Waddlers on one side; Hoppers and Bounders on the other. All include front and hind prints plus stride and straddle measurements. Attaches to backpack or keychain with sturdy ring.

Order yours by clicking here (U.S. addresses only). We will ship via Priority Mail but due to short-staffing orders may take tw0 to three weeks to arrive. ONLY 8 LEFT -- ORDER TODAY!

Tracking Rulers - $13

These folding, multi-function rulers enable you to quickly measure both the length and width of tracks, scat and other wildlife signs -- all extremely helpful in species identification and photo documentation. Back side shows tracks of 19 species. English and metric scales. Made from rugged, waterproof plastic, they'll last a lifetime. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE  TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK BUT EXPECT OUR ORDER TO ARRIVE DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 13.  THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

Order yours by clicking here. (U.S. addresses only).  We will ship via Priority Mail but due to short-staffing orders may take two to three weeks to arrive. 

 MAIL-ORDERING CARDS AND RULERS 

Please mail us a check for the amount of your order plus a $15 flat fee for U.S. shipping and handling. (We're sorry, but we can't fulfill international orders at this time). Mail your order to:

Keeping Track
P.O. Box 1115
Richmond, VT 05477 USA

If you have any questions, please use our contact form. 

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