GREAT LAKES FLORA & FAUNA: MAMMALS
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Martin, Alexander C. et al. American Wildlife & Plants: A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits. New York: Dover, 1951.

This is a compilation of nearly a century of research on the food and feeding habits of American birds, mammals and fish from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Very comprehensive.

Jackson, Hartley H. Mammals of Wisconsin. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1961.

This is one of the most comprehensive, useful and enjoyable mammal guides for the North Central States region. It is equally valuable to the professional zoologist, the lay 'wildlife watcher,' and the ecology-minded student.

Whitaker, John O. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals. Rev. ed. New York: Knopf, 1996.

An all-photograph field guide featuring 374 identification photos in full color shows North American wildlife in their natural settings. Animals are arranged by type, shape, and size--making it a natural field reference. A second key has a guide to animal tracks.

Sheldon, Ian. Animal Tracks of Minnesota & Wisconsin. Renton, Wash.: Lone Pine Pub., 2000.

This is a very handy guide to identifying regional wildlife by their tracks. Has drawings of the animals, their fore and hind prints, and stride patterns. Sized perfectly to take along on a hike.