Wolves, Coyotes & Foxes: Favorite Wildlife

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Wolves: A Symbol of All Things Wild
Ancient Times
The Wolf Spirit
Wolves and the Colonists
Wolves in the Twentieth Century
The Canine Family
Origins of the Species
Canids Around the World
Family Traits
Discovering Subspecies
Popular Names
Sizes North to South
Weights and Measures
Life Expectancy
Essential Habitat
Hunting to Survive
Hunting in Packs
Guiding the Pack
Family Ties
Dispersal from the Pack
Finding a Mate
Territory Contrasts
Roaming the Home Range
Following Prey in Winter
Scent Marking
Howling to Communicate
Silent Expressions
Tail Language
Conflict Response
Scent Rolling
Wolf and Dog Breeding
Wolf and Coyote Hybrids
Regional Diversity
Summer and Winter Coats
Graying Gracefully
Skull and Jaws
Canid Teeth
Excellent Sense of Smell
Ear Appeal
Acute Hearing
The Sight Field
Color and Splatter Vision
Long, Strong Legs
Loping to Running
Feet Geared for Travel
Diet
Feast-or-Famine Feeding
Traditions in Courtship
Mating Affairs
Denning
Breeding and Gestation
Litter Success
Birth and Development
Licking Up Feeding
Learning to Hunt
Lives of Wolves
Featured Canines
About the Author