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Track Scene Investigation
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TSI provides exclusion analysis to differentiate suspected Sasquatch tracks and signs from those produced by other North American animals. TSI does not specialize in the analysis of tracks that may have originated from a Sasquatch. If footprints or signs are determined to not have been made by North American animals we are happy to recommend experts who specialize in the analysis of Sasquatch footprints and signs. |
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The literature of tracking is both intensive and extensive even on a world-wide basis. We provide here a bibliography, that while not exhaustive, will allow readers to experience the rich heritage of this field. Click here to down load a PDF of the bibliography. |
Key Track Scene Investigation Books Books may be purchased by going to www.tracknature.com |
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| Tracking Wolves the Basics (2010) is a color field and laboratory manual used in several states for the detection of wolf presence. The manual covers footprint, gait, and sign identification. Charts are presented to aid in estimating age and gender of wolves. Equations allow for weight estimation. There is a section on carcass investigation. Comparative sections are provided on coyote, bear, bobcat, cougar, and domestic dog depredation. A must-have for anyone dealing with animal depredation. | |
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Tracking Cougars (1992) is a color field and laboratory manual on investigating suspected cougar sighting or kills. It contains information on footprint, gait, and sign identification. Charts are provided for age and gender estimation. Equations allow for weight estimation. There is a section on carcass investigation. A must-have for anyone dealing with cougars / human interactions or cougars at the urban interface. |
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Tracking Canids: Track and Trail Synopsis (1998) is a black and white laboratory manual for the differentiation of canid tracks. Data measurements are provided for 804 red fox, coyotes, wolves, and domestic dogs (179) footprints. Dogs are broken down by breed. Tables consist of up to 21 measurements per footprint. Cutoff diagrams are provided to show probability of successful differentiation of close species. A must have for differentiating domestic dogs tracks from their wild relatives. |
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Track Plates for Mammals: A How to Manual and Aid to Footprint Identification is a color field and laboratory manual designed to teach the construction and placement of "track traps" for the collection of evidence. Many types of plates are discussed including smoke, chalk, gun black and others. Different plate shelters are described with instructions for their construction. Includes a guide to footprint identification from minimum outline measures which includes photographs (many life size) and tables of measurements. A must-have for the urban wildlife detective or those needing tracks where tracking surfaces are difficult to locate. |