Wild Animals of North America Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom

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Wild Animals of North America Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom

by Edward William Nelson

EN·~11 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
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WILD ANIMALS OF NORTH AMERICA INTIMATE STUDIES OF BIG AND LITTLE CREATURES OF THE MAMMAL KINGDOM BY EDWARD W. NELSON Natural-Color Portraits from Paintings by Louis Agassiz Fuertes Track Sketches by Ernest Thompson Seton PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WASHINGTON, D. C. U. S. A.

0:24
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INTRODUCTION

2:42
3

INDEX TO WILD ANIMALS OF NORTH AMERICA

1:33
4

The Larger North American Mammals

3:44:44
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THE LARGER NORTH AMERICAN MAMMALS

0:02
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SMALLER MAMMALS OF NORTH AMERICA By Edward W. Nelson Chief, U. S. Biological Survey With illustrations in color from paintings by Louis Agassiz Fuertes

7:45:21

Description

A richly illustrated guide invites listeners into the varied world of North America’s mammals, from the hulking brown bears of Alaska to the smallest shrews that dart through forest floors. Written by a seasoned naturalist who spent decades tracking these creatures across deserts, mountains and tundra, each entry reads like a concise biography that blends scientific detail with vivid storytelling. The text is complemented by life‑like color paintings and careful track sketches, helping listeners picture how each animal moves, feeds and interacts with its environment.

Beyond the striking visuals, the book offers insight into the habits and habitats that define each species, revealing how seasonal changes shape their diets and behavior. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the continent’s wild fauna and the delicate balance that sustains them, all presented in an engaging, easy‑to‑follow narrative perfect for curious ears.

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Wild Animals of North America Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (667K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-05-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward William Nelson

Edward William Nelson

1855–1934

An adventurous naturalist and ethnologist, he spent years exploring Alaska, the American West, and Mexico, turning hard travel and close observation into lasting scientific work. His writings bring together the excitement of field discovery with a careful record of wildlife and Indigenous cultures.

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