Life On The Rocks: A Portrait Of The American Mountain Goat
by Bruce L. Smith /
2014 / English / EPUB
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The American mountain goat is one of the most elusive and least
familiar species of hoofed mammals in North America. Confined to
the remote and rugged mountains of the western United States and
Canada, these extraordinary mountaineers are seldom seen or
encountered, even by those who patiently study them.
The American mountain goat is one of the most elusive and least
familiar species of hoofed mammals in North America. Confined to
the remote and rugged mountains of the western United States and
Canada, these extraordinary mountaineers are seldom seen or
encountered, even by those who patiently study them.Life on
the Rocks
Life on
the Rocks offers an intimate portrayal of this remarkable
animal through the eyes and lens of field biologist and
photographer Bruce Smith.
offers an intimate portrayal of this remarkable
animal through the eyes and lens of field biologist and
photographer Bruce Smith.
Color photographs and accounts of Smith's personal experiences
living in Montana's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area accompany
descriptions of the American mountain goat's natural history.
Smith explores their treacherous habitat, which spans the
perilous cliffs and crags of the Rocky, Cascade, and Coast
mountain ranges. The physical and behavioral adaptations of
these alpine athletes enable them to survive a host of dangers,
including six-month-long winters, scarce food sources,
thunderous avalanches, social strife, and predators like
wolves, bears, lions, wolverines, and eagles. Smith also
details the challenges these animals face as their territory is
threatened by expanding motorized access, industrial
activities, and a warming climate.
Color photographs and accounts of Smith's personal experiences
living in Montana's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area accompany
descriptions of the American mountain goat's natural history.
Smith explores their treacherous habitat, which spans the
perilous cliffs and crags of the Rocky, Cascade, and Coast
mountain ranges. The physical and behavioral adaptations of
these alpine athletes enable them to survive a host of dangers,
including six-month-long winters, scarce food sources,
thunderous avalanches, social strife, and predators like
wolves, bears, lions, wolverines, and eagles. Smith also
details the challenges these animals face as their territory is
threatened by expanding motorized access, industrial
activities, and a warming climate.Life on the Rocks
Life on the Rocks showcases the elegance and charm of
this little-known creature, thriving in some of North America's
harshest wilderness. Smith's volume will appeal to wildlife
enthusiasts, wildland travelers, and conservationists
interested in the future of the American mountain goat.
showcases the elegance and charm of
this little-known creature, thriving in some of North America's
harshest wilderness. Smith's volume will appeal to wildlife
enthusiasts, wildland travelers, and conservationists
interested in the future of the American mountain goat.