How to get closer to wildlife.Here is a concise, thorough, and fully illustrated guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America"s most common species of wildlife. Readers learn the secrets of a master tracker, assembling a clear picture from tracks, scat, and other signs. Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or coyote? Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? And readers also learn the secrets of getting close to animals -- everything from brown bears to beavers, marmots to moose. This invaluable resource will find a welcome home in the backpacks and bookshelves of nature lovers everywhere.