Candace Savage Livres

Outline: The natural and environmental history of the Great Plains.

Internationally celebrated nature writer Candace Savage presents the Corvid family - surprisingly bright, brassy, and colorful birds - in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some of the world's best wildlife photographers.

With more than 90 color photographs the author combines scientific investigation with images to offer an intimate look at the lynx, the bobcat, and the mountain lion.

A revised edition of a 1988 work published under the title Wolves . Savage, a natural history writer (and award winner), examines the intricacies of wolf societies around the globe, pack structure, sex roles, communication, predatory relationships, and current conservation strategies. The intimate color photographs, however, are worth twice the volume's cost, capturing by lens such amazing spectacles as a mother nursing her young or completing a kill. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The narrative intertwines personal exploration with the haunting history of the Native peoples displaced from their lands. As Candace Savage immerses herself in the natural beauty of the Saskatchewan-Montana border, she encounters both its wild inhabitants and the stark realities of colonial history. Her journey compels her to reflect on her family's past as prairie settlers, revealing a complex and often painful legacy. "A Geography of Blood" is a beautifully crafted work that challenges perceptions of Western history while celebrating the sacred landscapes of Cypress Hills.

Argues that the birds' powers of abstraction, memory, and creativity are equal to many mammals

Focusing on the remarkable roles bees play in their short lives, the book explores their diverse biology and unique behaviors, such as symbolic communication through dance. It delves into their complex social structures and interactions with flowers, while also addressing the concerning colony collapse disorder and conservation efforts. Enhanced with cultural insights and captivating imagery, this work appeals to conservationists, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a fresh perspective on these fascinating creatures.

Illustrated with 97 colour photographs with text on myths, the nature of wolves and wolves on the hunt.

Who would have guessed that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and tool users, that they have complex family lives surprisingly similar to our own, and that their vocalizations share much in common with human languages?Sparky and fun-loving in tone, this celebration of crow consciousness discusses the basic biology of crows, as well as their family structure, tricky social interactions, communication skills, incredible tool-using capabilities, and impact on the human imagination. Based on more than a decade of audacious research by scientists around the world, Crows is rich in insight, humor, and stories.

A renowned author investigates the dark and shocking history of her prairie house. When researching the first occupant of her Saskatoon home, Savage discovers a family more fascinating and heartbreaking than she expected.