num_pages: 256
description: "Like the wolverine, the fisher is perceived as a mysterious, almost mythological animal, which lives a secretive existence in the forests of North America. Surpris-ingly, a considerable amount of research has been completed on this member of the mustelid family; however, few books deal with the fisher in a comprehensive manner. Powell has successfully written a book which appeals to the general public as well as the scientific community. . . . an excellent introductory reference." -Paul A. Gray, Canadian Field. The Fisher is the first in-depth study of all that is known about this fascinating mammal. Incorporating new research findings from the past decade in this second edition, Roger A. Powell skillfully examines contemporary knowledge of fisher biology, ecology, and behavior and places it in an evolutionary perspective that gives insight into how and why fishers evolved as they did. Included is detailed information -the anatomy, reproduction, and development of the fisher; -population dynamics and the history of continent-wide population declines and recovery; -habitat requirements; -food and hunting behavior; -the fascinating predator-prey relationship between fishers and porcupines; -spacing patterns and social organization; -energetics, conservation, and more... This classic reference, now revised and updated, is a valuable resource for biologists and wildlife managers who work with fishers, martens, and other members of the weasel family, as well as anyone interested in this North American mammal. Roger A. Powell is an associate professor in the Department of Zoology and Forestry at North Carolina State University. He received his B.A. from Carleton College and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. In addition to serving as coeditor of books on mammal morphology and ecology and the ecology of martens and fishers, he is the author of numerous professional and popular articles on members of the weasel family and other mammals.
language: English
title: Fisher: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior
titlecomplete: Fisher: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press