Description
Jonathan Poppele is a naturalist, author, and educator who works to help people connect more deeply to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. He earned a master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota and taught at the U of M for many years before leaving to focus on his own projects. An avid outdoorsman and student of natural history, Jon is the founder and director of the Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project. Jon is also Head Instructor of the Center for Mind-Body Oneness in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he teaches meditation, mindfulness, and the peaceful martial art of Ki-Aikido. About This Guide About the Illustrations Organization of This Book How to Use This Book Getting Close: Individual Track Identification Looking Around: Gaits & Other Signs Putting it in Context: Trails, Habitat & Range Frequently Asked Questions Field Notes & Preserving Tracks Sample Pages Track Accounts Tiny Mammals Squirrels Rabbits & Hares Weasels Skunks Armadillos Large Rodents Flat-Footed Walkers Dogs Cats Hoofed Mammals Birds Reptiles Gait Patterns Glossary Index Recommended Resources About the Author