Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide

A completely authoritative scholarly guide to the biology of a group of organisms and... a completely readable, fully illustrated, and fascinating introduction for the general public. National Museum of Natural History Weekly Update & Forecast 2006 Got squirrels? This book has answers. This is not a children's book... read it with an adult. Fun for all ages. Washington Post 2006 Only a master at both scholarship and communication could pull this off as eloquently and clearly as Thorington and Ferrell have done. Natural History News 2006 A deft account, for backyard naturalists and scientists both. Harvard Magazine 2006 You may enjoy watching these acrobatic characters... [Thorington and Ferrell] will make them more interesting to observe. Tuscaloosa News 2006 Unravels the mysteries of the 278 species of squirrels that inhabit the planet... this is a must read. Princeton Alumni Weekly 2006 Well written and organized and contains numerous color and black-and-white photos. Wildlife Activist 2006 It's rare to see all the science of a college text embedded into a lively presentation also geared for the general audience-but here, it works very well. California Bookwatch 2006 Eminently interesting. -- Susan Lumenello Colloquy 2007 This engaging guide sheds light on a common mammal that is anything but commonplace. Wildlife Conservation 2007 In this wide-ranging, accurate, and revealing approach to the subject, squirrels are placed in a world-wide context. -- Kim Long Bloomsbury Review 2007 Fascinating book sure to entertain readers of all ages and backgrounds. Internet Bookwatch 2006 Thorington and Ferrell have succeeded in producing a short, accessible guide that is of tremendous value to both the scientist and the amateur naturalist alike. -- Michael A. Steele Journal of Mammalian Evolution 2007 What a treat. Buy it, read it, but don't squirrel it away-pass it on! -- William L. Gannon Journal of Mammalogy 2007 An accessible account of the large and diverse squirrel family... this book will appeal to the general public and scientists alike. Southeastern Naturalist 2007 This book is an answer to all questions relative to the American squirrels. -- Francis Petter Mammalia 2008