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The Urban Naturalist (Wiley Science Editions)
The Urban Naturalist - Wiley Science Editions Author:Steven Daniel Garber This informative, useful field guide reveals the amazing biodiversity within city and suburban landscapes, including trees, insects and other invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The author explains why these organisms live in cities and how they survive, offers tips on which species to look for, and shares hundreds of ... more »fascinating facts. Henry J. Stern, Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, declared this volume ". . . a window through which we can see our urban and suburban environments more clearly." Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Conclusion. References for Additional Reading. Index.« less
With clear descriptions and many illustrations, the author introduces the reader to the wildlife, from the green tree frog to the 'tree of heaven', living in urban and suburban areas.