Wildlife Of Western Canada

The wildlife of Western Canada is unmatched elsewhere in North America with over 1,000 species and sub-species. This book illustrated with several hundred drawings, describes species from the polar bear to the Rocky Mountain bighorn; the cormorant to the colourful wood duck; the antelope to the beaver.

The shared use of wild animals has helped to determine social relations between Native peoples and newcomers. In later settlement periods, controversy about subsistence hunting and campaigns of local conservation associations drew lines between groups in communities, particularly Native peoples, immigrants, farmers, and urban dwellers. In addition to examining grassroots conservation activities, Colpitts identifies early slaughter rituals, iconographic traditions, and subsistence strategies that endured well into the interwar years in the twentieth century. Drawing primarily on local and provincial archival sources, he analyzes popular meanings and booster messages discernible in taxidermy work, city nature museums, and promotional photography.

"Western Canada is home to thousands of distinct species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Highlighting over two hundred animals found across the west, acclaimed artist Tom Hunter provides a fun, fact-filled introduction to wildlife for children ages nine to twelve. Learn to tell the difference between the mountain goat and the Rocky Mountain bighorn. Find out where you can spot a wolverine in the wild. Discover which species of shark live off the west coast of Canada. Each species has a detailed, scientifically accurate illustration and essential facts about where it lives, what it eats, and what makes it unique. From the largest marine mammals to the tiniest insects, this book will open your eyes to the amazing variety of animals living all around you."--

Meeting face-to-face with wolves, bears, cougars and moose is always exciting... sometimes dangerous. Twenty-seven real-life stories will bring you to experience our western wilds... but easily and safely.

The status of wildlife and their protection in reserves and by legislation.