With more than 900 vertebrate species recorded in the state, Louisiana is a wildlife watching mecca. Louisiana Wildlife offers beautiful illustrations of over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies/insects and crustaceans. This lightweight, folding guide also includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this pocket sized nature resource will be appreciated by seasonal state visitors and residents alike.
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.