The land south of California's Tehachapi Mountains is home to a
diverse landscape and climate. Marine and coastal zones, rugged
mountains and the inland deserts of the Mojave and Colorado all
contribute to a unique variety of local ecologies. The Southern
California Nature Guide is a handy aid for area residents and
visitors alike in identifying the animals and plants you'll find
when visiting the region's great outdoors. Each species is
portrayed by an accurate hand-drawn color illustration.
Accompanying text presents the common and scientific names of
the species, descriptions of size and other identifying
characteristics, natural history and fascinating facts, and
where you can expect to find that species. The book is
conveniently organized by color-coded categories: mammals,
birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees,
shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns. A full-color quick
identification guide, an index and an illustrated glossary are
among the features designed to enhance ease of use for the