Predators of North America - by Dave Taylor (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A season-by-season look at North America's most thrilling predator species.

This exciting book by renowned wildlife photographer Dave Taylor features over 300 images of North American predator species in their natural habitat, with informative captions that offer notes on each animal, its behavior, the role it plays within its local ecosystem, and where and when it can best be viewed.

Though Predators of North America focuses on the continent's hunters and their prey, it is a book about life, not death. It depicts the intricate web of living creatures -- mammals, reptiles, fish and birds -- who depend upon each other for their survival. Special attention is paid to key species such as the grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, coyote and red fox.

Like the author's previous book, Deer World, this book also follows the lives of animals through a calendar year, enabling photographers, naturalists, conservationists and hunters to use it as a guide to viewing species-specific seasonal events. Join Dave Taylor on his hunt for North America's natural hunters.

Review Quotes

[Review of hardcover edition: ] In this book, noted wildlife photographer and author Dave Taylor offers 300 full-color images of North America's predators captured in their natural environments. Broken down by month, the collection includes impressive shots of grizzly and polar bears, cougars, wolves, foxes, alligators, eagles, and owls. The captions provide scientific information on each species which makes this a wonderful visual experience and an educational treat.--C.A. Boylan "Shutterbug" (12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] Nature photographer and writer Dave Taylor takes you through 12 months of the habits and habitat of the "animals humans love to hate" - our fellow predators. The browsing-friendly format pairs nuggets of interesting and often surprising information with images of a variety of creatures snapped across Canada and the United States, with particular focus on the grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, coyote and red fox.-- "Gift Books Feature, The Globe and Mail" (12/5/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] The book is chock full of photos of pelicans and eagles, wolves, lynx, and coyotes, and various bears, weasels, and owls, "the animals that humans love to hate."--Bill Robertson "Saskatoon Star Phoenix" (12/19/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] This is a glossy volume with 330 colour photos, but small enough and simple enough for children to handle and enjoy.-- "Waterloo Region Record" (12/12/2009 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Dave Taylor is a well-known wildlife photographer, author and educator. He is the author of over 35 books on wildlife and ecology. His previous books include Deer World and Black Bears: A Natural History. He regularly guides African photo-safaris and is currently the education program director for an urban-wild park in Mississauga, Ontario.