The European Animal Tracks Handbook

(Hardback)

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A fascinating book that leads the reader with an enormous wealth of detailed knowledge, wonderful photos and illustrations on ever new paths into the diverse universe of animal tracks. Jane Goodall Institute

Containing more than 1,600 photos and drawings, The European Animal Tracks Handbook represents the last word in the tracks and signs of European animals.

This major work contains a comprehensive introduction to the basics of tracking, followed by detailed descriptions and measurements of footprints and gaits. These include comparison illustrations of commonly confused species, and life-size comparison charts of mammalian and bird footprints. Detailed portraits present the tracks, signs and biology of Europes mammals. In addition, the book covers footprints and grazing marks, nests, burrows, and other signs of common birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

Comprehensive, remarkable in the breadth of knowledge it contains, and of crucial importance both to beginner and expert wild-animal trackers, this magnificent handbook is now the standard work in the field, and an invaluable reference for all field naturalists in the region.

Reviews

This book is a milestone for anyone interested in Europe's wild animals and their tracks. An incredible wealth of knowledge, well thought out and communicated in an appealing way. * German Wildlife Foundation *
A fascinating book that leads the reader with an enormous wealth of detailed knowledge, wonderful photos and illustrations on ever new paths into the diverse universe of animal tracks. * Jane Goodall Institute *
A gift not just to Europe but the entire world interested in natural history, wildlife, animal tracking, and conservation it is the most comprehensive guide to wildlife tracks and signs of Europe ever produced. * Mark Elbroch, author of Mammal Tracks and Sign: A Guide to North American Species *

Author Bio

Joscha Grolms is an internationally recognised tracker and an expert on the tracks and signs of animals in Europe. He has spent many years observing, measuring, photographing and researching, with his research taking him to North America, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany.

Joscha works as an evaluator to establish a worldwide standard for tracking, as well as leading tracking tours and teaching students the art of tracking.