The Everyday Naturalist (häftad, eng)

Learn to identify animals, plants, and fungi wherever you go with this step-by-step guide for spotting and recording key traits and characteristics.

If you''ve ever consulted a field guide to identify a new bird at your feeder, you know the process isn''t as easy as it soundsIn fact, it seems like you have to know a lot about that mystery bird to even figure out where to start.

The Everyday Naturalist fills in the gaps by explaining what traits to pay attention to when encountering a new species; how and when to use field guides, apps, and other resources; what to do if you get stuck; and moreRather than focusing on one region or continent, these skills and tools are designed to help you classify nature anywhere you are—whether on familiar territory, traveling, or in a new home.

In chapters about animals, plants, fungi, and organisms like lichens and slime molds, naturalist and guide Rebecca Lexa goes into detail about what sets each of these kingdoms apart from each other—from color, shape, and texture to sexual characteristics, behavior, and habitat—and includes more than forty full-color photos and drawings to illustrate key pointsShe also provides detailed case studies to demonstrate how to use all of these traits to identify specimens across multiple kingdoms.

This easy-to-follow guide empowers you to learn more about the species around you, then use what you know to preserve the world you loveAnd at a time when biodiversity is imperiled worldwide, nature needs more advocates than ever.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	272 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Random House USA Inc
Utgivningsdatum	2025-06-17
ISBN	9780593835975