Offers an overview of the basic biology of crows, their family structure, social interactions, communication skills, tool-using capabilities, and impact on the human imagination.
A guide to the biology and ecology of the Great Plains grasslands of North America. Describes the geological and biological evolution of the region; the relationship between climate and the native grasses; the microbes and insects that live in the soil; and the ecology of the rangelands, aquatic habitats, woodlands, and croplands. Assesses the region's conservation status, and provides suggestions for how to restore and conserve prairie ecosystems.
A look at wild cats discusses their natural history, their relationship with humans, and their present and future survival status in the face of encroaching civilization.
Photographic history of the cowgirl, including real-life cattle queens, bandits, and ranchwomen of the Old West, the fearless bronc riders of the rodeo circuit, and the glamour girls of Hollywood westerns.
