Rosemary Curley will launch the new book Mammals of Prince Edward Island and Adjacent Marine Waters on Tuesday, December 3rd from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. This long-overdue book provides a comprehensive guide to the Island’s terrestrial and marine mammals. Rooted in historical accounts and local research, it illuminates the lives of PEI mammals large and small. From the Little Brown Bat to Sowerby’s Beaked Whale, this book highlights each species in illustrated detail and outlines the continued need for conservation efforts in this province.

Published by Island Studies Press at UPEI, Mammals of Prince Edward Island and Adjacent Marine Waters is the first in-depth guide to PEI mammals. Written by leading experts in the field, this collection gathers local history and scientific knowledge into one volume. It includes French and Mi’kmaq species names, colour illustrations, range maps, and tracks. Categories such as History on PEI provide the reader with answers to questions such as “How did Skunks arrive on PEI?” and “When did Black Bear and Walrus disappear from the Island?”

For more information about the book or the launch, please contact Bren at ispstaff@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0386.