Discover Indiana’s mammal life through a detailed, field‑based catalogue.
This nonfiction work collects observation and specimen data to identify which mammals occur in Indiana, how they live, where they are found, and how they interact with people and the landscape. Drawing on early fieldwork and university collaborations, it aims to help readers recognize species and understand their distribution, life history, and habits, all grounded in careful study.
Framed by decades of research and extensive use of museum and university collections, the book presents practical accounts of Indiana mammals. It emphasizes identification, distribution limits, and the relationships between mammals and their environment, with notes drawn from a wide range of sources and field observations.
- Clear species accounts focused on identification, distribution, and habits.
- Context on how Indiana’s climate, drainage, and elevation shape mammal life.
- A historical view of fieldwork, collecting, and the sources used to build the accounts.
- Notes on how mammals relate to people, farming, and the state’s natural history.
Ideal for students, naturalists, and readers seeking a solid, field‑oriented portrait of Indiana’s mammal life.