Atlas of Oregon Wildlife
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By Blair Csuti, Thomas A. O'Neil, Margaret M. Shaughnessy, Eleanor P. Gaines, and John C. Hak.
2001. 8-1/2 x 11 inches. 544 pages. Illustrations. Maps. Glossary. Index.
ISBN 0-87071-535-6. Paperback, $39.95.
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Introduction |
From the common deer mouse and the elusive spotted owl to the tailed frog and the painted turtle, the comprehensive
Atlas of Oregon Wildlife has become the standard reference for all who study or have an interest in the state's wildlife. It combines current knowledge on the habitats and life histories of Oregon's wildlife species with a new generation of computer-generated species distribution maps. Newly revised, the
Atlas is now available for the first time in paperback.
The Atlas devotes a full page to each amphibian, reptile, breeding bird, and mammal found in Oregon. Each species account features:
- a drawing of and measurements for the species;
- a map linked to a high-resolution land-cover map that shows where each species is likely to be found within Oregon;
- the taxonomy, habitat, reproduction, food habits, and ecology of each species, as well as its global range and status.
For this second edition, new and improved distribution maps have been added for all 474 species. The coverage has been expanded to include all introduced vertebrates recognized as established in the state, all species of seals and sea lions found along its coast, and six extirpated species, including the California condor, the grizzly bear, and the gray wolf, which may someday return to Oregon.
This new edition of the Atlas will provide interested citizens with a basic understanding of Oregon's remarkable wildlife and serve as an invaluable reference for serious naturalists and wildlife professionals.
Praise for the first edition:
"It's big, complete, easy to use, and great looking. What's most surprising is that this is the first time all available information on Oregon's wildlife has been collected in a single volume."
--The Oregonian
About The Authors
Blair Csuti, Ph.D., is Conservation Program Coordinator at the Oregon Zoo and Courtesy Associate Professor of Geosciences at Oregon State University.
Thomas A. O'Neil is Director of the Northwest Habitat Institute and worked ten years in research for Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Margaret M. Shaughnessy has contributed her time and expertise to a variety of natural resources issues in the Pacific Northwest. Currently, she is serving as Coordinator for the South Santiam Watershed Council.
Eleanor Gaines is the GIS and Zoology Data manager for the Oregon Natural Heritage Program in Portland.
John C. Hak is the GIS Program manager for the Oregon Natural Heritage Program in Portland.
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