Description
A guide to the ecosystem famously known as Los Angeles, from a field biologist and longtime San Gabriel Valley resident.
"A worthy and illuminating entry in the tradition of works exploring urbanization’s effect on the environment." —Los Angeles Times
Within the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles and its suburbs, residents coexist—often unknowingly—with a bustling mosaic of native and introduced wildlife. Conservationist Craig Stanford, whose research has taken him around the world, now takes a deep dive into the natural history of his Southern California home. Stanford''s informed and vivid accounts of more than 150 species entreat us to appreciate the ecological marvels of sagebrush and skunks and skippers, the iconic palms of LA lore, and the mountain lions still roaming the hills.
These portraits of the glamorous, humble, irritating, and altogether fascinating species that live alongside Angelenos urge us to
