Wildlife of Grand Teton National Park - by Charles Craighead (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Known for its abundance of wildlife, Grand Teton National Park offers visitors an opportunity to see a fascinating variety of wild mammals and birds- from moose to eagles - in their natural habitat. This guide presents the species you're most likely to see, tells you where to look, and gives you interesting facts about them. With photography by award-winning wildlife photographer Henry H. Holdsworth and text by Wyoming biologist Charles Craighead, it also includes common fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

About the Author

Charles Craighead grew up in Jackson Hole in a family of naturalists, was trained as a biologist and has worked on research projects ranging from Grizzly Bears to Golden Eagles. His desire to communicate the beauty and complexity of the natural world to the public eventually led to a career in writing. He lives in Moose, WY.

A biologist with a background in animal behavior and environmental education, Henry H. Holdsworth has spent more than twenty years photographing wildlife and wilderness landscapes. Much of his work is centered on the natural history of threatened species. He lives in Jackson, WY.