Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D C
General:
Name: Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D C
Format: epub
Size: 27.35 MB
Book:
Title: Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Author: Howard Youth
Language: English
Year: 2021
Subjects: Science & Technology, Biology & Life Sciences, Biology, Biology – General & Miscellaneous
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9781421412320
Total pages: 400
Description:
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District’s gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital.
Beyond the abundant wildlife one can find in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. Detailed drawings by Carnegie…
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