Racks: The Natural History of Antlers and the Animals That Wear Them
Petersen, the former editor of Mother Earth News , has written a whimsical and educational book on antlers and their owners. He interweaves descriptions of his encounters with various antlered animals (cervids) with a discussion of the biology of antlers (leading experts on cervids were consulted). Dividing his chapters by cervid type (deer, elk, moose, and caribou), Petersen also includes a chapter on the evolution of cervids, unusual antlers, and the antler trade. Complete with a nice bibliography, this is an enjoyable book for those interested in wildlife. Recommended for large public and academic libraries.- Emily Moser, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Lib., Rockville, Md.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.