Introduces North Dakota's riparian areas, explaining "what they are, where they are located, which animals and plants call these areas their home, the importance of riparian areas to water quality and flood control, how riparian areas are threatened, and why they must be preserved and protected for future generations."

The Mammals of North Dakota is the first comprehensive work on the mammalian fauna of the state since Vernon Bailey¿s early ¿Biological Survey of North Dakota¿ published in 1926. This book is intended to be used by students, professional biologists, and serious naturalists.Detailed accounts of each of the state¿s 86 mammal species include common, scientific, and known Native American names, and sections on Species Description, Distribution, Habitat, Ecology and Behavior, Reproduction, Status and Conservation, and Selected References, Important introductory chapters deal with the mammalian biogeography of the state, the mammalian paleofauna of North Dakota (John Hoganson), and the principal habitats of North Dakota (Bill Jensen). Additional chapters deal with investigating mammals and taxonomic keys for species identification.