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uppababy travel bassinet UPPAbaby Vista V3 Double Stroller + Bassinet + Mesa/Aria Travel SystemUPPAbaby Vista V3 Double Stroller + Bassinet + Mesa V3 Aria V2 Car Seat Travel System The Uppababy Vista V3 Travel System provides a multitude of configurations to accommodate the diverse needs of growing families. With innovative compatibility and flexible configurations, UPPAbaby has designed products that can be bundled to create convenient travel systems as your family's needs change. This UPPAbaby travel system bundle includes the incredibly
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Double Stroller + Bassinet + Mesa V3/Aria V2 Car Seat Travel System
The Uppababy Vista V3 Travel System provides a multitude of configurations to accommodate the diverse needs of growing families. With innovative compatibility and flexible configurations, UPPAbaby has designed products that can be bundled to create convenient travel systems as your family's needs change.
This UPPAbaby travel system bundle includes the incredibly versatile and newly upgraded Vista V3 stroller along with your choice of either the newly upgraded Mesa V3 or the super lightweight Aria V2 infant car seat, both stylish and full-featured options that provide you with a convenient and tasteful travel system. For stroller snoozing or napping on the go, this bundle also includes a cozy V3 bassinet as well as a RumbleSeat and upper adapters to help create additional spacing between the two seats so both children can ride comfortably.
What’s Included with this Travel System?
UPPAbaby VISTA V3 stroller including:
- UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller
- Toddler Seat Seasonal Seat Liner
- Toddler Seat Bug Shield
- Toddler Seat Rain Shield
- Stroller Storage Bag
- 3-Year UPPAbaby Warranty
UPPAbaby Mesa V3 or Aria V2 Infant Car Seat including:
- Your choice of one (1) Infant Car Seat, either the Mesa V3 or the Aria V2
- One (1) Car Seat Base
- One (1) Two-Piece Robust Infant Insert
- Limited Lifetime Warranty (up to expiration of car seat)
Uppababy V3 Bassinet including:
- Bassinet Bug Shield
- Bassinet Mattress
- Bassinet Mattress Cover
- 3-year UPPAbaby Warranty
UPPAbaby RumbleSeat including:
- Lower Adapters
- Bumper Bar
- Bug Shield
- 3-Year UPPAbaby Warranty
UPPAbaby Upper Adapters
- Compatible with all Vista models after 2015.
- For use with all Bassinet models, Vista Toddler Seat, Mesa Infant Car Seats, and Aria Infant Car Seat
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller:
One of the best just got better. Making improvements to arguably one of most popular and in-demand strollers on the market is no easy task, but UPPAbaby was up to the challenge. Introducing the UPPAbaby Vista V3, an upgraded version of the ever-popular Vista V2, designed for the growing family and loaded with new features and improvements.
UPPAbaby has kept everything customers loved about the predecessor Vista V2 stroller and introduced several upgrades and functional improvements that will make the Vista V3 a favorite with growing families for years to come.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Key Features:
- Offering 30+ configurations to grow with your family starting from birth up to three children in tow
- The Vista V3 will no longer include the UPPAbaby bassinet with purchase. The UPPAbaby bassinet will continue to be offered as an accessory and can be added to the Vista V3 system.
- The Mesa and Aria Infant Car Seats as well as the Bassinet attach directly to the stroller with no adapters needed, creating an easy from-birth solution
- All-weather Comfort Seat with padded insert for cooler days will convert to mesh for warmer days
- Quick-to secure harness system with magnetic buckle and easy-to-adjust no rethread harness
- Enhanced FlexRide Suspension delivers a smooth ride on all types of terrain with either one, two or three little passengers
- Full size toddler seat grows with child up to 50 pounds and accommodates both the parent-facing or forward-facing positions
- Never flat tires for increased durability and smooth strolling on any type of terrain
- Reflective trims on wheels and basket provide increased visibility when strolling in low light or evenings
- Use of RumbleSeat and Piggyback board provides ability to transport up to three children
- Please note that the Piggback board is sold separately and not included in this listing.
- One-handed, multi-position recline allows for comfortable strolls and easy nap time
- Adjustable handlebar allows you to accommodate strollers of different heights with ease
- Front wheel locks with visual indicators for safety and extra piece of mind
- Adjustable footrest positions feet and legs comfortably as they grow
- Extendible UPF 50+ canopy
- Machine washable fabrics
- New all-terrain wheels available and sold separately (4-wheels, $150)
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified
- REACH Certified
- JPMA Certified
The Vista V3 is Available in a Variety of Stylish Options:
UPPAbaby is introducing several new colors to compliment their already impressive stable of fashions. With elegant frame options and several luxurious leather accents to choose from, the UPPAbaby V3 will make a sophisticated and stylish companion.
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- KENZI: Mystic Aqua | Carbon Frame | Saddle Leather
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- JAKE: Charcoal | Carbon Frame | Black Leather
- CALLUM: Stone Blue |Silver Frame | Sand Leather
- NOA: Navy I Carbon Frame l Saddle Leather
UPPAbaby Vista RumbleSeat V3 Key Features:
- Suitable up to 40 lbs.
- Seasonal seat with breathable mesh backing for comfort in warmer climates
- Comfy insert for cooler days is easily removable without the use of tools
- Quick and easy magnetic closure buckle
- Easy one-handed release
- GREENGUARD® Gold Certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
- Multi-position adjustable footrest aids in child comfort for growing child
- Grow-with-me canopy height adjustment provides extra headspace for child
- Adapters ensure quick, easy, and intuitive attachment to Vista
- Can be positioned forward and parent-facing
- One handed, multi-position recline
- Extended zip out canopy provides even more shade from the sun. Mesh panels also make it easy to peek in while adding airflow.
- No-rethread harness allows the entire harness system to be tightened or loosened in a singular motion for a precise fit for growing babies
Choose The Car Seat That is Right For You:
Pair the versatile Vista V3 with one of UPPAbaby’s popular and adaptable infant car seats to create a travel system that delivers the ultimate in portability and safety. The key features for the UPPAbaby Mesa V3 and the Aria V2 Infant Car Seats are outlined below.
UPPAbaby Mesa V3 Key Features:
- 4th anti-rebound handle position for increased safety in rebound & rear-impact collisions
- Large, adjustable headrest for additional Side Impact Performance and comfortable fit
- Advanced Side Impact Protection that meets FMVSS New 213A regulation and 213B
- Deluxe, full coverage UPF 50+ canopy with mesh ventilation and peek-a-boo window
- Robust Infant Insert designed to optimize fit and body positioning
- No-rethread 5-point harness that adjusts with headrest
- Headrest totals 25 positions to ensure proper fit and ease of adjustment
- Intuitive, magnetic buckle holder to keep the straps out of the way while placing child in seat
- Installation quick and simple by combining our innovative SmartSecure® system, auto-retracting LATCH design, red to green tightness indicator, and four-position adjustable foot
- European Routing for a more secure installation when installing without the base
- Robust infant insert ensures a proper fit and body positioning for infants weighing as little as 4 lbs
- Ergonomic carry handle featuring a one-handed stroller release button
- Two crotch buckle positions for a precise fit
- Removable and washable seat fabric for convenience and easy clean up
- Fabric free from flame-retardant chemicals
- Carrier weighs under 10 lbs
- Car seat base included
- Direct attachment for Vista® and Cruz® strollers
- Convenient adapters available for the Minu® and Ridge® strollers
- FAA certified for aircraft use
- Product Lifetime Warranty
UPPAbaby Aria V2 Key Features:
- Lightest infant car seat on the market weighing in at just 6 lbs.
- Extra-large, UPF 50+ canopy with pop-out sunshade and ventilation for airflow
- Two-piece robust infant insert ensures proper fit and body positioning for preemies from approximately 4 lbs. with ability to fit babies up to 4 months
- SmartSecure® System with red-to-green visual indicator accurately installs in seconds
- Effortless no-rethread 5-point harness for a customized fit as baby grows
- Enhanced safety with Anti-Rebound+ Panel and Load Leg for increased stability and energy absorption
- GREENGUARD® Gold Certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
- Direct attachment for Vista® and Cruz® strollers + convenient adapters for Minu® and Ridge®
UPPAbaby V3 Bassinet Key Features:
- Foam-free air mesh mattress for maximum breathability
- Quick zip, cross ventilation panels help regulate temperature
- Dual zipper on bassinet boot cover easily opens and closes to tend to baby
- GREENGUARD® Gold certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
- Extendable, UPF 50+ sunshade and mesh panels for air flow
- Vented window on base with covering bringing air flow from bottom to top
- Collapsible design for easy stow away
- Carry handle with an effortless one-hand stroller release for easy on-and-off attachment
- Zip-out, water-repellent inner liner and boot cover are easy to remove and clean
- Direct attachment to stroller with indicators for extra security
- Included Bug Shield to protect from outdoor elements
- Fits directly onto Bassinet Stand Accessory (sold separately)
UPPAbaby V3 Rumble Seat Key Features:
- All-Weather Comfort Seat with Seasonal Seat Liner for cooler days converts to mesh for warmer days
- Quick-to-secure harness system with magnetic buckle and no-rethread harness
- Adjustable footrest to aid in child comfort as child grows
- One handed, multi-position recline can be positioned both forward- and parent-facing
- Grow-with-me canopy height adjustment to provide extra headspace
- Extendable, water-repellent UPF 50+ canopy and vented peekaboo window for added air flow
- Large hubs and adapters ensure quick, easy, and intuitive attachment to Vista
- Premium fabrics and full-grain REACH certified leather details
- 3-Year Warranty
Specifications:
Vista V3 stroller:
- Suitable from birth with accessories or 3 months to 50 lbs. without accessories
- Dimensions:
- Unfolded: 36” L x 25.7” W x 39.5” H
- Folded with seat attached: 17.3” L x25.7” W x 33.3” H
- Folded without Seat attached: 13” L 25.7” W x 32” H
- Product weight for seat and frame: 27 lbs.
- Product weight for frame only: 20 lbs.
- Product weight for seat only 7 lbs.
- Please note that the Piggback board is sold separately and not included in this listing.
Mesa V3 Infant Car Seat:
- Suitable from approximately 0–1 years
- Suitable from birth (4 lbs - 30 lbs and up to 32” in height) - whichever comes first
- Car Seat dimensions: 17”W x 25.8”L x 23”H
- Car Seat on base dimensions: 17”W x 28”L x 25”H
- Car Seat base-only dimensions: 14.5”W x 21.3”L x 10.3”H
- Car Seat 9.9 lbs
- Base 9 lbs
Aria V2 Infant Car Seat:
- Suitable from approximately 0–1 years
Suitable from birth (4 lbs - 30 lbs and up to 30” in height) whichever comes first (US only)
Carrier Weight: 6 lbs (without canopy and insert)
Base Weight: 12.8 lbs
Carrier Dimensions 25.8 L x 17 W x 23.7 H
Base Dimensions 23.9” L x 14” W x 15.2” H
V3 RumbleSeat:
- Suitable for children from 3 months to 40 lbs or 36″, whichever comes first
- Suitable from birth with the SnugSeat Accessory
- Compatible with Vista 2015+ (including Vista V2 and Vista V3)
- Note: RumbleSeat V3 adapters are for use in the lower position only and are NOT compatible with the Vista Toddler Seat, which can only be used in the upper position.
V3 Bassinet:
- Bassinet suitable from birth to 20 lbs. or until infant can push up on hands and knees, whichever comes first
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★★★★★ 5
Interesting, Detail-oriented, Clean copy
Format: Paperback
Interesting Read. Lots of first-hand accounts by author.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
★★★★★ 5
All trackers need this book! Worth every penny!
Format: Kindle
This review is for the Kindle edition of this book.
Wow. All I can say is wow. The first edition was phenomenal. The second edition, if you can believe it, improves on the first dramatically! I never thought I’d say there could be a better tracking book than the first one. But, here it is.
There is no one I know of in the tracking community that is better qualified to write this book than Mark Elbroch and Casey McFarland. The tracking community is small and everyone tends to know everyone else. We all know that these guys are the true experts in this field. This book allows their expertise to shine through on every page.
It’s got expanded sections that go into way more depth than the first edition did. There’s a section on runs, one on interpreting prey remains, sign on the ground such as scrapes and beds, and much more. It’s chock full of good solid tracking information.
The species accounts have been somewhat condensed, without losing their accuracy or detail. In fact, there is even more detail packed into each one. This was done by combining species that have similar sign, like large, medium and small ground squirrels. Each has its own section with measurements broken down by species within it. The descriptions were combined because of the similarity of the sign found. This allowed the authors to pack even more information into the book, which is awesome! If there are differences, they are pointed out in each account, so it’s super helpful to be able to compare across similar species.
The sign chapters have been grouped together so you can compare similar things you find in the field easily. Find a run and want to know what animals could have made it? Go to that section and you have plenty to compare it too. Scratches on a tree? Scratches on the ground? Same thing.
Here is a list of the chapters in order:
Ch. 1 – Introduction
Ch. 2 – Mammal Tracks and Track Patterns
Ch. 3 – Runs, Paths, and Eskers
Ch. 4 – Scats, Urine, and other Secretions
Ch. 5 - Nests, Lodges and Other Constructions
Ch. 6 – Sign on the Ground: Beds, Scrapes, Wallows, Digs, Burrows, and Dens
Ch. 7 – Sign on Fungi, Herbaceous Plants, and Cacti
Ch. 8 – Sign on Trees and Shrubs
Ch. 9 – Interpreting Prey Remains
Ch. 10 – Species Accounts
The Species Accounts are incredibly detailed. Each one includes a drawing of the animal’s feet, and its tracks, and common gaits too. The track illustrations now include arrows pointing to key features of interest, and even lines to help one visualize the orientation of the toes. It’s just like how we use our fingers or nearby sticks in the field to look at these toe orientation features! (Trackers know about this!) Only now it’s in the book to help us see it better. Key features in the drawings are numbered and each number is referred to in the text description. Each species account includes the measurements and the descriptions, but they now also include all the details shown in the chapter headings above. That’s right! Each species account shows you all those details: Run, Paths, Eskers; and Sign on Fungi, Herbaceous Plants; Interpreting Prey Remains; and Scats, etc. etc. (All of those chapter headings are used in the species accounts to provide a very thorough look at the signs left by that animal.) All described right there in the species account! No more flipping through the book for the description of the scat or burrow. It’s described right there. The photos of the signs are grouped together in their respective sections so you can compare them. The detailed descriptions are now found in the species account. I like this arrangement much better. I think it will be even more helpful in the print edition than in the Kindle edition. More on that later.
For example, here is an outline of the headings in a typical section of the Species Account chapter.
-Tracks and Trails (measurements, images of tracks and gaits, etc.)
-Notes
-Runs, Paths, and Eskers
-Scats, Urine, and other Secretions
-Urine and Other Scent-Marking Behaviors
-Sign on the Ground: Beds, Scrapes, Wallows, Digs, Burrows, and Dens
-Sign on Trees and Shrubs
-Interpreting Prey Remains
For each species, this outline is customized. For example, some won’t have prey remains, some won’t have sign on grasses etc., some won’t make lodges or other constructions. Nicely organized and easy to use!
One helpful thing I noticed in this edition is that some of the track photos are now labeled so you can see which foot is LF, LH, RF, RH. That’s super helpful, especially when you are first learning to tell them apart. The descriptions also help a lot with this. Many of the photos also include rulers or coins in them to provide scale. The other thing that I like is that each animal’s feet are shown in the account so you can see what features of the feet make what features of the track. Super helpful!
Gait diagrams have been moved so they are next to each other where you can visually compare them easily. There are also photos of most of the gaits.
Most of the journal-type writing and stories in the first edition have been removed to make room for just straight track and sign information. The stories were helpful and interesting, but not as helpful as the detailed accounts in this edition are. There are still some stories, but not as many. The ones used were chosen for their usefulness to describe a concept, it seems.
There is a lot more research included in this edition too. There has, of course, been ongoing scientific research into many aspects of biology and tracking. This edition incorporates more of that information into the text. Recent studies are cited and their information included. Also, researchers, biologists, and other scientists are credited as such on the photos they donated to the project, which is nice. They deserve the credit for their work.
Some really interesting new photos were included showing cool behaviors or just unique features. I love the photo where an otter rolled and left behind whisker marks!
Specific Kindle parts of the review:
Drawbacks to Kindle edition: the Kindle edition requires a Kindle and who is going to carry one into the field? Not me. Too much risk of getting it wet or damaged. I prefer a book for the field. (I bought both for this reason.) The Kindle edition loses the formatting that you have on a page. So, references to upper right corner of the page make no sense on a Kindle since all photos are inline and you just scroll to see them. As always with Kindle editions, there are some formatting errors. Pictures not right where the accompanying text indicates, etc. But, that’s a minor issue and users of Kindle are probably used to that in their books. For field guides, it can be annoying though. However, those are formatting issues and really not anything to do with the quality of the writing or the information contained within the book. So, if you can ignore some minor format issues, Kindle is fine. Otherwise, I’d recommend getting the paperback. Well, I recommend getting that either way, but if you want a copy on your Kindle, do like I did and buy one of each! I’ll admit that it’s something only us truly obsessed trackers do, so your mileage may vary. Ha!
Good features of Kindle: You can highlight the text in different colors. My copy is already highlighted throughout in yellow, pink, orange and blue. Your highlights and page progress can be synced to the cloud so you don’t lose them. If you ever delete it off your Kindle, you can re-download it and your highlights will be there if you’ve synced it. You are allowed to put it on two different devices, in case you have two Kindles, you know. Or put it on Kindle and your laptop like I did. Sync them and your highlights and page progress are saved to both devices. On Kindle, you can also do keyword searches. So, if you want to look up a species, you can put in the name and find all instances in the book. The bad thing is, you have to spell the name right or search doesn’t work. Kindle also allows you to make your own notes in the text. These are hidden and you have to click to open a little window and read your notes. But it’s a useful feature to have.
So, overall, I recommend this book 100% and five stars. Or should I say, five paws! If you are a tracker, biologist, naturalist, or just plain nature nerd, you need this book. Why is it not on your shelf yet? Just kidding. Buy this book. You won’t regret it. If you study it, you will become a better tracker. It’s full of the experience of two of the best trackers around, plus all the contributed experience of the other scientists, researchers, biologists, naturalists and trackers who contributed in the field. Hundreds of years of tracking experience is right here in your hands. It is 680 pages of the best information money can buy. Get it. You will not regret it. No buyer’s remorse here. It’s worth every penny!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
★★★★★ 5
A must have for the serious tracker!
Format: Kindle
8/23/19 Edit: Original review based only on Kindle version, but since receiving my paper copy, I've edited it throughout. Overall I am even more enthusiastic about it. I'm a bit of a dinosaur and rarely use Kindle and I found it harder to evaluate the book without paper pages to flip through.
This is THE authoritative source for N. American mammal tracks & sign. What makes it (including 1st edn) special:
1. It is organized by type of sign rather than by species (but see below in "What's new"). This is terrific for when you've found some type of sign and can't narrow it down to a few species. Found a scat? Go to the section on scat and learn the appearance of scat left by different species so you can ID yours.
2. It's comprehensive (covers many species) and exacting (detailed measurements, meticulously researched).
3. Photos are large and clear enough to show what they intend to convey.
4. It has illustrations to help you grasp the salient features of tracks, but also photos that help you see how tracks and trails differ in different substrates.
What's new in this 2nd edition:
1. There is a final chapter called "Species Accounts" and in each account, there are detailed illustrations of feet, and photos and illustrations of tracks and track patterns. The animal's other types of sign (runs, feeding sign, etc.) are summarized verbally. The photos of those other signs are all in the other relevant chapters, but references to figure numbers are given in the Species Accounts. These Species Accounts are a dramatic improvement over the 1st edn, in which they were part of the Tracks and Trails chapter, and did not usually mention other types of sign created by each animal. The Species Accounts in the 2nd edn make it much easier for the reader to get a coherent picture of each species, so this is a dramatic improvement. Essentially the book is still organized by sign, but the Species Accounts make it far easier to navigate.
2. I mentioned above the detailed illustrations of feet, but this deserves emphasis. These are great; it really helps to be able to correlate the foot anatomy to the the track.
3. It has many new photos, which are extremely clear and illustrate the points beautifully.
4. Range maps have been omitted. This is a negative, and I imagine it was done to save space.
5. The book is, overall, much more appealing to the eye, perhaps because it is better organized. I have to admit I thought the 1st edn was a bit awkward in its organization and I sometimes found it frustrating to flip through in search of something in particular....Not the case at all in the 2nd edn.
While the species accounts now include summaries of other types of sign, they still do not provide an image of the animal, physical description, diet, breeding behavior, habitat, etc. This is not a criticism (you can't everything about mammals in one book), it is just to say that this book remains the top reference for the intermediate to advanced tracker, but not the best place for a beginner to start. If you're a beginning tracker and you don't already have a solid knowledge of each animal's appearance, range, and basic ecology, I suggest you first read one of the following, both of which are truly organized by species.
1. Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife, by Janet Pesaturo -- Less comprehensive track & sign but has photos of each animals, sometimes with the animals in the act of creating the sign. It has range maps and much info on each species' ecology and behavior but not so much that it's overwhelming or unreadable. Focused on eastern US but most species also found in west. Yes, it's technically a camera trapping guide, but it's really about using track & sign knowledge to find animal hot spots (for good camera placement), so it's hugely helpful for trackers. I prefer this over Rezendes's Tracking and the Art of Seeing, which also focuses mostly on the East but has no range maps and has less about ecology and behavior.
2. The Tracker's Field Guide, by James Lowery -- Also less comprehensive than Elbroch's and MacFarland's tome, but for a tracking book it has very nice coverage of pertinent animal ecology. Focused mainly on western US but still useful for eastern US. Has both illustrations and photos, though admittedly some of the photos are a bit small or less than perfectly clear. Still, I consider it the best for the west among species by species tracking guides.
If you're a serious tracker of any level, you'll find the 2nd edition of Mammal Tracks & Sign extremely useful. As you learn tracking, it won't be long before you find some kind of sign which you can't narrow down to a couple of species. In that case, a book organized by type of sign makes it quick and easy for you to narrow it down and probably determine exact species. And, there is simply no other tracking guide that's anywhere near as comprehensive as this one. The 1st edition has been one of the most useful books in my extensive natural history library, and I'm delighted to have this updated edition. A must-have for the serious tracker!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Tons of info!
Format: Paperback
If one wanted to be a real tracker, this book has everything needed. I just want to be able to recognize the local wildlife tracks. But having all the rest of the info is nice, and it's easy to take what I want. The book is well organized. Fantastic pictures, loads of information. It's interesting too, to see just how much knowledge goes into figuring out not only what animal it is, but what sex, age, gait, etc it is. This is an awesome book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Caveats for the professional tracker
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
This is a most excellent resource, arguably the best single tracking book that exists (i would argue so, if i had to pick one! And i recommend this book often). However, if you are in a professional field where this legally matters (EIS or ESA decisions on wolverine/fisher/lynx, etc.), take heed: the authors’ methods of measuring tracks are confusing (i.e. - where is the line between substrate/mammal family to determine when claws or ‘posterior’ pads are or are not used in measuring tracks? ) Also, the claim that “an individual animal can show incredible variation in track size” (p.57) is very misleading… Foot size of an individual animal from birth to adult will obviously change, but will not change in a day for the same-aged individual animal regardless of whether it walks in mud or atop rock. The animal’s foot does not change in size, but its track might appear to. This perceived “change” could be easily avoided by using minimum outline measurements (which are not discussed in this book, but can be found in the work by J. Halfpenny and others). I understand their reasons, but please do not refer to this book for legally defensible measuring techniques of rare species!!!!
Also please disregard the negative reviewer who said “it’s a very Mythological Approach to how animals move and walk (jsopel),”- they clearly don’t know what that word means…
All in all a well-researched and fantastic book that comes from ample and legitimate experience. A great book and happy tracking!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021