Critters of New York: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to New York’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of New York is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 65 critters of the Empire State--if an animal is in this book, it’s found in New York.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a ＂Did You Know?＂ paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of New York includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 65 critters--only New York animals


• Full-color photos of every species


• Concise descriptions and interesting ＂Did You Know?＂ facts


• Attractive layout with kid appeal

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts.

Alex Troutman is a wildlife biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, and science communicator from Austell, Georgia. He has a passion for sharing the wonders of nature and introducing the younger generation to the outdoors. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University (the Real GSU), with a focus in conservation. He knows what it feels like to not see individuals who look like you or come from a similar background, doing the things you enjoy or working in the career that you aspire to be in. So Alex makes a point not only to be that representation for the younger generation but also to make sure that kids have exposure to the careers they are interested in and the diverse scientists working in those careers.

Alex is the co-organizer of several Black in X weeks, including Black Birders Week, Black Mammologists Week, and Black in Marine Science Week. This movement encourages diversity in nature, the celebration of Black individual scientists, awareness of Black nature enthusiasts, and diversity in STEAM fields.