Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Magnificent Deer, Elk and Moose

Origins of the Species

The Deer Family

Creating the Names

Varieties Across the Land

Was that a White Deer?

Testament to Bergmann’s Rule

Limits to Longevity

Managing Population Declines

Herds and Harems

Methods of Expression

Scent Communication

Leave a Note, Please

Drops of Scent

Staining and Fragrance

Scented Tracks

Why Whitetails Snort

Signpost Scrapes

Tree and Shrub Rubs

Bugling Elk

Moose that Woo

Fur Coats

Antler Velvet

Deer Antlers

Elk Antlers

Moose Antlers

Antler Sheds

Antlers—Not Horns

Toes in Hooves

Sure-footed Tread

A Great Olfactory System

Ears to Hear

Extreme Vision

Eyeshine

Cutting-edge Bite

Ambling to Full Speed

Stotting Escapes

The Art of Bounding

Jumping Abilities

Game Trails

Swimming

What’s on the Menu?

Crepuscular Dining

Chewing the Cud

Seasonal Feeding

Bulking Up

Winter Nutrition

Salty Preference

The Autumn Rut

Sparring Practice

Fighting for Breeding Rights

Time to Mate

Safe in the Womb

Litters of Twins

Delivery into the Wild

Newborns

Perilous First Days

Diet of Mother’s Milk

Growing into Maturity

Enjoying Our Deer, Elk and Moose

Featured Ruminants

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