The diverse flora of the Great Smoky Mountains make it a magnet for wildlife. The area is home to over 240 species of birds and 50 species of mammals (including the densest population of black bears in the Eastern United States), 25 species of reptiles and at least 30 species of salamanders, earning the area the title of 'The Salamander Capital of the World'.
This beautifully illustrated guide Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by 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.