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Cougars are beautiful, mysterious and scary. They are also often misunderstood and mis-identified. Tracking Cougars: The Basics is a teaching guide to aid in proper identification of one of the most revered and reviled mammals in North America. This teaching collection emphasizes accurate measurement and correct understanding of footprints, gait, trails, scat, scent marking, kills, and burial habits to better understand and properly identify this fascinating species. Inside you will learn: - How to tell cougar footprints from those of domestic dogs and other animals - Database information for "average" adult cougars- Cougar foot anatomy & morphology- Tips for estimating weight and sex