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Coyote at the kitchen door : living with wildlife in suburbia
by Stephen DeStefano
A moose frustrates commuters by wandering onto the highway; a cougar stalks his prey through suburban backyards; an alligator suns himself in a strip mall parking lot. Such stories, which regularly make headline news, highlight the blurred divide that now exists between civilization and wilderness." "In Coyote at the Kitchen Door, Stephen DeStefano draws on decades of experience as a biologist and conservationist to examine the interplay between urban sprawl and wayward wildlife. As he explores what ourinsatiable appetite for real estate means for the health and wellbeing of animals and ourselves, he highlights growing concerns, such as the loss of darkness at night because of light pollution. DeStefano writes movingly about the contrasts between constructed and natural environments and about the sometimes cherished, sometimes feared place that nature holds in our modern lives, as we cluster into cities yet show an increasing interest in the natural world." "Woven throughout the book is the story of one of the most successful species in North America: the coyote. Once restricted to the prairies of the West, this adaptable animal now inhabits most of North America - urban and wild alike. DeStefano traces a female coyote's movements along a winding path between landscapes in which her species learned to survive and flourish. Coyote at the Kitchen Door asks us to rethink the meaning of progress and create a new suburban wildlife ethic.
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Tales from the inner city
by Shaun Tan
A collection of illustrated short stories, each one about the relationship of humans and the animals, both wild and domestic, that share the urban environment of the inner city.
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The humane gardener : nurturing a backyard habitat for wildlife
by Nancy Lawson
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces.
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Gardening for the birds : how to create a bird-friendly backyard
by George Martin Adams
Demonstrates how to arrange native plants to mimic natural ecosystems that attract and provide for birds, outlining extensive seasonal bloom and fruiting charts while offering close-up profiles of a variety of North American bird species.
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Attracting birds, butterflies & other winged wonders to your backyard
by Kris Wetherbee
Any garden can become a more beautiful and welcoming haven for winged wildlife with the extensive information and 30 projects found within these attractive pages. Birds, butterflies, and dragonflies will come flocking to the yard when gardeners follow the advice on adding plants, water features, and other creature comforts to the landscape. Supplemental charts detail the plants' key characteristic, and there are sample plans for designing lovely hummingbird, songbird, and butterfly gardens.
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The urban bestiary : encountering the everyday wild
by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
The acclaimed nature writer behind Crow Planet and Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent combines science and myth to discuss the wildlife, including coyotes, raccoons, chickens and hawks, that live closer to humans than ever before.
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