Learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and the damage they leave behind. Fascinating profiles of more than 50 predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles teach farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent their livestock, poultry, and pets from becoming prey. By understanding how predators think and behave, where and how they live, and how they attack and kill prey, you'll be able to interpret the potential threats surrounding your home. Whether you have a vested interest in protecting your pets and livestock or are simply spellbound by wild predators, this is the book for you! This in-depth guide teaches you how to identify the habits, habitat, method of kill, tracks, and scat of more than 50 of the most common predatory animals, both large and small. Learn to humanely and effectively prevent your livestock, poultry, and pets from becoming prey. Comprehensive profiles of more than 50 animal predators will teach you to identify their habitat, tracks, scat, and attack patterns while offering valuable insights into how these animals think, live, and hunt. Whether you're in the country, suburbs, or city, protect what you love through a genuine understanding of the animal predators around you. Part I: Predators in the Modern World Chapter 1. The Predation Situation Chapter 2. Who's Out There? Part II: Predators Up Close Chapter 3. Canines: Canidae Wolves Coyote Foxes Chapter 4. Cats: Felidae Mountain Lion (Puma, Cougar, Panther) Jaguar Bobcat Canada Lynx Other Cats-Jaguarundi, Ocelot Chapter 5. Bears: Ursidae American Black Bear North American Grizzly or Brown Bear Other Bears-Kodiak Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Hybrid Bears Chapter 6. Weasles: Mustelidae Wolverine Fisher American Badger Weasels Mink American Marten Chapter 7. Raccoons: Procyonidae Northern Raccoon Chapter 8. Skunks: Mephitidae Striped Skunk Spotted Skunks Chapter 9. Opossums: Didelphidae Virginia Opossum Chapter 10. Rats: Muridae Norway Rat Black Rat Cotton Rat Chapter 11. Domestic and Feral Animals Swine Dogs Domestic Cats Chapter 12. Birds of Prey: Accipitrimorphae Eagles Hawks Vultures Chapter 13. True Owls: Strigidae Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Other Owls Chapter 14. Crows: Corvidae American Crow Common Raven Black-Billed Magpie Chapter 15. Snapping Turtles: Chelydridae Common Snapping Turtle Alligator Snapping Turtle Chapter 16. Gators and Crocs: Crocodilia American Alligator American Crocodile Chapter 17. Snakes: Colubridae Part III: Prevention and Protection Chapter 18. Nonlethal Prevention Methods and Strategies Conclusion: Moving Forward Together Appendix Predator Control Guides for Home, Recreation, Farm, and Ranch