Appalachian Scenic Trail Wildlife - Pocket Guide

The Appalachian Trail runs 2,175 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, encompassing a myriad of ecosystems and inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects (including the dreaded sweat bees). A map also features prominent wildlife sanctuaries along the A.T. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and resident alike. A backpacker's best friend, it only weighs only one ounce. Made in the USA. Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.