Mammals taken Along the Alaska Highway

"Mammals Taken Along the Alaska Highway" by Rollin H. Baker is a scientific record that describes the different types of mammals found near the Alaska Highway. It focuses on what kinds of mammals live there and how they interact with their environment. The book shares information about the species collected and the ecological landscapes of Alaska, Yukon, and British Columbia regions. It talks about expeditions in 1947 and 1948, led by J.R. Alcorn, who gathered over 1,250 mammals; the book dives into details about species like the cinereous shrew, water shrew, and beaver, explaining where they live and how they connect to everything around them. Baker gives detailed descriptions of each mammal, including how they were found, their sizes, and what was learned about them, providing important information for those studying mammals and working to protect them.