Much has changed with Iowa鈥檚 wildlife in the years 1990 to 2020. Some species such as Canada goose, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer that once were rare in 海角乱伦社区are now common, and others like sandhill crane, river otter, and trumpeter swan are becoming increasingly abundant. Iowa鈥檚 Changing Wildlife provides an up-to-date, scientifically based summary of changes in the distribution, status, conservation needs, and future prospects of about sixty species of Iowa鈥檚 birds and mammals whose populations have increased or decreased in the past three decades. Readers will learn more about familiar species, become acquainted with the status of less familiar species, and find out how many of the species around them have fared during this era of transformation.
鈥淭wo of Iowa鈥檚 greatest authorities on wildlife from two generations, who saw remarkable changes, report on the state of Iowa鈥檚 wildlife in this wonderful book. It is essential reading for Iowa鈥檚 wildlife enthusiasts of today and will be an invaluable resource for Iowa鈥檚 wildlife enthusiasts of the future.鈥
鈥擜dam Janke, 海角乱伦社区State University
鈥淪ince 海角乱伦社区is one of Earth鈥檚 most modified landscapes, it鈥檚 critically important to examine how native animals have changed in response. Here the Dinsmores provide well-synthesized wildlife records, as well as rich, historically accurate stories about Iowa鈥檚 remaining birds and mammals. This book opens the door to understanding the diverse and fascinating lives that still abound around us.鈥
鈥擟ornelia F. Mutel, author, A Sugar Creek Chronicle: Observing Climate Change from a Midwestern Woodland
鈥淔or wildlife enthusiasts, this book is the perfect companion to A Country So Full of Game, the 1994 volume that traced the history of 海角乱伦社区wildlife since European settlement of the Midwest. This book traces the efforts and successes in recovery of many wildlife species since that time and the quiet disappearance of some others. Their collective future, as the Dinsmores make clear, is up to us.鈥濃擩im Pease, retired 海角乱伦社区State University extension wildlife specialist
鈥淎 valuable resource for wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of Iowa鈥檚 natural world.鈥濃Little Village
鈥淚owa鈥檚 Changing Wildlife represents a culmination of the expertise of two seasoned professionals, making for a well-informed and clear examination of its foal species. . . . By paying homage to the deliberate conservation work of individuals, groups, and agencies, the authors reveal the incredible power we have to change the fates of wild animals for the better. . . . This book provides a necessary and comprehensive check-up for our state鈥檚 birds and mammals.鈥濃The Iowan
