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Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals
written by Glenn Searfoss
Studio : Stackpole Books
by Stackpole Books
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Released : 1995-02
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780811725712
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 4 reviews)
List Price : $21.95
Our Price : $9.52
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Tried and found lacking... |
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I was disappointed with this book. Instead of an in depth analysis of animal skulls and bones, I found this to be a concise overview. A generous attempt to contribute to our knowledge base but tried and found lacking. If you are serious about animal tracking, wilderness survival or any other outdoor related fields you would be better suited to pick up Mark Elbroch's Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species. This book does contain some valuable information on identifying potential remains in various ground covers; valuable information for those of the naturalist tendency. |
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Outstanding reference material |
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This book is an excellent reference book for students, collectors, and for law enforcement and forensic investigators. This book is a simple, concise, heavily illustrated guide for animal bone recognition. While it is usually easy for an experienced indiviual to distinguish human skeletal remains from animal, this book provides the ability to determine exactly what animal. |
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Cover might need a bit of work... |
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I have not read the book. It could be a great book for all I know. I just wanted to point out that the cover has what looks like a chinese water deer skull in the top left corner. The last time I checked those were not found in North America. |
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Excellent guide |
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I found this to be a superb reference in identifying random bones I've found in the woods. I *like* the simple line drawings--they show the basic shape of the bones nicely--you know exactly what it is you're looking for. I highly recommend it! |
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