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Springtime is great time to get out into the mountains on that
hike you meant to do but never found time. Poor fitting gear can ruin an
otherwise great trip. Here at Ecobeetle we provide you with some of the latest
gear to help you remember the best things of your trip.
Ecobeetle offers a guide to the
best outdoor gear for 2007 and the best places to
buy them online. Price is sometimes not the most
important thing in online shopping, finding
companies that ship overseas and internationally
is equally important. Ecobeetle has taken care of
your search. Who ships where and for how much?
Ecobeetle knows, so visit us for all your
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Sandals
Men's Sandals
Women's Sandals
Kid's Sandals
Sport Sandals
All Terrain Sandals
Hiking Sandals
Casual Sandals
Flip Flops Nike
Nike Men's Air Moray Slide
Price $49.95
 
Sport Sandals Nike
Nike Men's Straprunner VII Sandal sportsandals
Price $39.95
Kids' Pants and Shorts
Boys' Shorts
Girls' Pants
Girls' Shorts
Kids' Pants
Kids' Ski Pants
Kids' Snowboard Pants
Kids' Shirts
Boys' Long-Sleeve Shirts
Boys' Short-Sleeve Shirts
Girls' Long-Sleeve Shirts
Girls' Short-Sleeve Shirts
Kids' Long Underwear
Toddlers and Infants
Toddler and Infant Hats,
Gloves, & Socks
Toddler and Infant Long
Underwear
Toddler and Infant
Outerwear
Toddler and Infant Pants
and Shorts
Toddler and Infant Shirts
Kids' Footwear
Kids' Winter Boots
Kids' Hiking Boots
Kids' Sandals
Kids' Gear
Kids' Gloves and Mittens
Kids' Hats
Kids' Hydration Packs
Kids' Ski Helmets
Kid's Baselayers
Patagonia Kid's Baselayers
Kids' Jackets
Boys' Down Jackets
Boys' Ski and Snowboard Jackets
Girls' Down Jackets
Girls' Ski and Snowboard Jackets
Kids' Fleece Jackets
Kids' Rain Jackets
Kids' Sweatshirts
Children's Insulated Jacket
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Daypacks
Atomic Daypacks
Burton Daypacks
Cerro Torre Daypacks
Dakine Daypacks
Deuter Daypacks
High Sierra Daypacks
Life Link Daypacks
Oakley Daypacks
Osprey Daypacks
Outdoor Research Daypacks
The North Face Daypacks
Volkl Daypacks
Watershed Daypacks
Men's Soft Shell Jackets - ArcTeryx ArcTeryx Gamma MX Hoody Jacket - Mens
- The Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody jacket is a hooded version of the Gamma MX (our item no: ARC0006), which received the Apex Award for product design thanks to cutting edge features.
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Men's Soft Shell Jackets - ArcTeryx -
ArcTeryx Sigma SV Jacket - Mens
- The Arcteryx Sigma SV is one of the toughest softshells on the market. The hooded SV is the pinnacle of the Sigma line.
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Men's Soft Shell Jackets - ArcTeryx -
ArcTeryx Switchback Shirt - Mens
- The Arcteryx Switchback shirt is a great weather resistant top for autumn activities, and an awesome layer for wintertime fun.
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ArcTeryx Easyrider Jacket - Mens
- The Arcteryx Easyrider jacket makes ridgetop winds and dropping temps tolerable with high loft, wind-resistant insulation.
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ArcTeryx Alpha Comp Hoody - Mens
- The Arcteryx Alpha Comp Hoody is great halfway up a pitch, and not too shabby on skis either.
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Men's Soft Shell Jackets - ArcTeryx -
ArcTeryx Alpha Comp Hoody - Mens
- The Arcteryx Alpha Comp Hoody uses a combination of PTFE waterproof paneling and Schoeller Dynamic soft shell to provide superior weather resistance, while retaining the incredible breathability of a soft shell.
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Men's Soft Shell Jackets - ArcTeryx -
ArcTeryx Sigma SL Jacket - Mens
- The Arcteryx Mens Sigma SL Jacket is a minimalist WindStopper softshell designed for superb mobility. A soft brushed interior offers excellent comfort, and at just over 11 ounces, the Sigma SL makes an incredibly light mid-layer or external shell.
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Men's
Men's Jackets
Men's Shell Jackets
Altrec Men's Shell Jackets
ArcTeryx Men's Shell Jackets
Burton Men's Shell Jackets
Molehill Men's Shell Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Shell Jackets
Nike ACG Men's Shell Jackets
Outdoor Research Men's Shell Jackets
Spyder Men's Shell Jackets
The North Face Men's Shell Jackets
Men's Active Wear Jackets
Nike Men's Active Wear Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Active Wear Jackets
Outdoor Research Men's Active Wear Jackets
The North Face Men's Active Wear Jackets
Men's Fleece Jackets
Arc'teryx Men's Fleece Jackets
Burton Men's Fleece Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Fleece Jackets
Outdoor Research Men's Fleece Jackets
Patagonia Men's Fleece Jackets
Oakley Men's Fleece Jackets
Marmot Men's Fleece Jackets
The North Face Men's Fleece Jackets
Men's Insulated
Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Insulated Jackets
Oakley Men's Insulated Jackets
Outdoor Research Men's Insulated Jackets
Patagonia Men's Insulated Jackets
Spyder Men's Insulated Jackets
The North Face Men's Insulated Jackets
Men's Down Jackets
Burton Men's Down Jackets
Marmot Men's Down Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Down Jackets
Patagonia Men's Down Jackets
Spyder Men's Down Jackets
The North Face Men's Down Jackets
Men's Ski Jackets
Arc'Teryx Men's Ski Jackets
Marmot Men's Ski Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Ski Jackets
Orage Men's Ski Jackets
Patagonia Men's Ski Jackets
Salomon Men's Ski Jackets
Spyder Men's Ski Jackets
The North Face Men's Ski Jackets
Men's Snowboard
Jackets
Burton Men's Snowboard Jackets
FourSquare Men's Snowboard Jackets
Oakley Men's Snowboard Jackets
Men's Softshell
Jackets
Arc'Teryx Men's Softshell Jackets
Cloudveil Men's Softshell Jackets
K2 Men's Softshell Jackets
Marmot Men's Softshell Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Softshell Jackets
Orage Men's Softshell Jackets
Patagonia Men's Softshell Jackets
The North Face Men's Softshell Jackets
Men's Technical
Shell Jackets
ArcTeryx Men's Technical Shell Jackets
Marmot Men's Technical Shell Jackets
Patagonia Men's Technical Shell Jackets
The North Face Men's Technical Shell Jackets
Men's Vests
Patagonia Men's Vests
The North Face Men's Vests
Men's
Waterproof Jackets
Marmot Men's Waterproof Jackets
Mountain Hardwear Men's Waterproof Jackets
Patagonia Men's Waterproof Jackets
Sierra Designs Men's Waterproof Jackets
The North Face Men's Waterproof Jackets
Men's Windshirts
Arcteryx Men's Windshirts
GoLite Men's Windshirts
Marmot Men's Windshirts
Mountain Hardwear Men's
Windshirts
Oakley Men's Windshirts
Patagonia Men's Windshirts
Salomon Men's Windshirts
Sugoi Men's Windshirts
The North Face Men's
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December
The
shortest days of the year are upon us. The
air in the north chills with each breath.
Snow frosts the mountain tops. It is a time
to cherish the few hours of daylight and
hunker down in front of a warm fire for the
night. Good food, friends, and family. Keep
in touch with your friends here at Ecobeetle
for the latest ideas, gear and outdoor
adventures. We can hardly wait to see what’s
around the corner.
Ecobeetle Book Reviews
Birder’s Conservation Handbook
100 North American Birds at Risk
by Jeffery V. Wells
Published by Princeton University Press
 Birds
are natural barometers to the health of ecosystems and their conservation
and awareness of their status is vitally important. North America has lost
too many species of birds this century and there are many that sit on the
brink of extinction, critically endangered. Birder’s Conservation Handbook
- 100 North American Birds at Risk by Jeffery V. Wells and published by
Princeton University Press is a fantastic effort in chronically these
species and highlighting the steps needed to conserve and repair their
status.
This book is incredibly well researched and filled with useful and
important information that well help raise awareness to the conservation
plight of these species as well as help spread information regarding
possible solutions to these problems. . Birder’s Conservation Handbook -
100 North American Birds at Risk by Jeffery V. Wells and published by
Princeton University Press is an important and timely book and should be
in every North American birders home library .
National Wildlife Federation
Field Guide to Birds of North America
By Edward S. Brinkley
Published by Sterling
Publishing
Wow!
I’ve seen all the field guides produced today and very few stop me cold
with such a breathless exultation. The National Wildlife Federation -
Field Guide to Birds of North America by Edward S. Brinkley and
published by Sterling Publishing is the best North American bird guide
on the market today. What makes this effort shine is the remarkable
photographs that illustrate identification of each individual species of
bird, with separate photos for juveniles, non-breeding plumaged birds
and other distinctive variations that need spotlighting for i.d.
purposes. Each photo includes a text layover of prominent features and
other identifying characteristics. The species profile includes the
standard distribution map, size particulars and call and voice
descriptions as well as a succinct and accurate paragraph that
summarizes the individual bird aptly. One of the great features of The
National Wildlife Federation - Field Guide to Birds of North America by
Edward S. Brinkley is the section on bird identification and how to
become a more successful and accurate birder. The National Wildlife
Federation - Field Guide to Birds of North America by Edward S. Brinkley
and published by Sterling Publishing is a tremendous field guide and a
must have for any birder or wildlife enthusiast. This is the best bird
guide available, pick up a copy today.
Reef
Written by Scubazoo
Published by DK Publishing
Reefs
around the world are extremely vital yet
fragile habitats for thousands of species of
fish, invertebrates and reptiles. These giant
organisms offer protection, food and a home to
almost 25% of all marine fish. The brilliant,
bright and expansive book, Reef, written by
Scubazoo and published by DK Publishing is an
excellent journey through the seas amongst
these magnificent structures.
This incredible volume offers brilliant color
underwater photographs, many larger-than-life,
that take the reader down into these fragile
and beautiful systems. The photographic team
Scubazoo is a group of dedicated professionals
whose expertise and drive make Reef shine.
Reef includes a DVD of spectacular underwater
video footage, which is National
Geographic/Blue Planet quality; this is a
tremendously valuable bonus.
Reef, written by Scubazoo and published by DK
Publishing is a wonderful addition to any
marine enthusiasts or conservationist’s
library and draws a brilliant focus on these
very important yet extremely threatened
ecosystems.
Raptors of Western North America: The Wheeler Guides
& Raptors of Eastern North America – The Wheeler Guides
by Brian
K.Wheeler
Published by Princeton University Press
Raptors
are incredible creatures and as a photographer
I will have to admit that they are probably my
favorite bird to photograph. They are regal
and wild, ferocious and beautiful. The one
point of trouble in watching or photography
raptors is that they can be incredibly
difficult to identify at times. The key to
solving this problem lies in acquiring a good
reference guide and now on available are a
pair of field guides that are by far the best
raptor guides on the market. Raptors of
Western North America & Raptors of Eastern
North America – The Wheeler Guides by Brian
K.Wheeler and published by Princeton
University Press are simply masterful. They
offer hundreds of brilliant, sharp and
descriptive photos, detailed status and
distribution, species traits, descriptions and
much, much more. The species accounts are
incredibly informative and exhaustedly
researched and compiled by Brian K.Wheeler who
is an incredibly talented photographer as
well. Raptors of Western North America &
Raptors of Eastern North America – The Wheeler
Guides by Brian K.Wheeler and published by
Princeton University Press are the best raptor
guides period and are a must have for any
nature lovers library.
DK Eyewitness Books – Weather
DK Eyewitness Books – Oil
Published By DK Publishing, Inc
DK
Publishing continues its excellent Eyewitness Books series which
introduce children to adult subjects with 2 new publications; Weather
and Oil. Weather is a well organized, interesting and comprehensive
look at the world’s weather. Filled with exciting and descriptive color
photos it is a gem of a volume that will strike a chord with young
scientists, stormchasers and children eager to learn. Oil is another
typical Eyewitness treasure, taking the child reader on a unique journey
on the history and science behind oil, its many uses, how vital it is in
so many different ways and more importantly how we can alternately do
without it. These DK volumes include clip-art cds as well as large
wall-charts that would be perfect for a classroom or school library.
Oil and Weather would make great resources for schools and they
continue the excellent standard of preventing science to children in a
clear and concise manner. DK Eyewitness Books are simply fantastic.
In the Company of Crows and
Ravens
by John M.Marzluff and Tony
Angell
Published
by
Yale University
Press
It
seems that there is no middle ground when it
comes to crows. Nearly everyone has a story to
tell. Crows make a habit of confronting us in
our daily lives around the city or the
country.
John Marzluff and Tony Angell in their book
In the Company of Crows and Ravens
describe the cultural connections between
crows and humans citing the latest scientific
information. This is an easy-to-read book with
over 100 original drawings. The book takes the
reader into the lives of crows around the
world and ponders how they have altered our
human lives. It is a thoroughly researched
compendium of crow biology, behaviour and
culture that surpasses all other books on the
topic in the market today.
Plants of Alberta
By France Royer & Richard Dickinson
Published by Lone
Pine Publishing
Lone
Pine Publishing continues its high level of field guide excellence with
its latest publication, Plants of Alberta by France Royer & Richard
Dickinson. Alberta is a large, grand province that features many
distinct ecoregions and habitats, from the Northern boreal forests to
the high Rocky Mountains, from the sweeping grassland plains to the
bitter cold of the subarctic. A region this diverse offers a wide
variety of plant life which in turn requires expert skill and great
interest to catalogue. This fantastic effort offers 528 pages with
almost 1800 plant species covered comprehensively - featuring,
descriptions of flower, habitat, fruit, leaves and reproductive
structures regarding each particular species. Plants of Alberta boasts
over 1000 brilliant colour photos, an astounding number for any field
guide, each in sharp detail as well as provincial distribution maps for
native species and interesting notes regarding historical references,
Aboriginal and medicinal uses and much more. Plants of Alberta by France
Royer & Richard Dickinson and published by Lone Pine Publishing is an
excellent resource and a truly amazingly comprehensive field guide.
The Complete Wilderness Training Manual
By Hugh McManners
Published by Dk
Publishing
We
all are almost preoccupied with getting the right outdoor gear for our
hikes, camping trips or journeys, but do we spend as much time and
energy making sure we have the fundamentals of survival? The simple
things that we all think we know or should know, where to set up camp,
starting fires, acquiring water and treating injuries for instance. The
Complete Wilderness Training Manual by Hugh McManners and published by
Dk Publishing is a comprehensive guide to covering the basics of any
wild situation. A fantastic book for any outdoor enthusiast, The
Complete Wilderness Training Manual offers techniques and training in a
simple and clear manner. The details are easily laid out with helpful,
descriptive diagrams and illustrations that cover all varieties of
situations and potential problems. This book is a incredibly valuable
wealth of information. The Complete Wilderness Training Manual by Hugh
McManners and published by Dk Publishing is a must read for anyone who
journeys into the wild for any length of time.
Gray Whale
Humpback Whale
Identification
Harlequin Duck
Photos
Gray Whale
Identification
Gray Whale
Distribution Map and
Behaviour
Dall's Porpoise
Identification &
Distribution Maps
Harbour Seal
Identification
Pacific Herring
Identification
Black Bear
Identification
Humpback Whale
Distribution Maps
Ochre Sea Star
Distribution Maps
Sea Otter
Identification &
Distribution Maps
Sea
Otter Photos by Tom Middleton
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Websites
Learn About Other Endangered Species -
Information and Resources
Endangered Birds
Endangered
Marine Mammals
Endangered
Mammals
Endangered Fish
Endangered
Reptiles
Endangered
Marsupials
Endangered
Invertebrates
Tiger
Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat
African Elephant
Cheetah
Orangutan
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Killer Whale
Humpback Whale
Gray Whale
Grizzly Bear
Giant Panda
Sea Otter
Endangered Species
Quick Facts & Links
Critically Endangered Primates
MISS WALDRON'S BAY
COLOBUS or
MISS WALDRON'S RED COLOBUS - This loud-mouthed, red-cheeked monkey
from the rain forest canopy of Ghana and the Ivory Coast is probably
extinct with available evidence making this highly likely but MISS
WALDRON'S BAY COLOBUS is yet to be classified extinct.
More
Critically
Endangered Mammals
Florida
Panther - South Florida is an ecosystem of land, water, plant
and animal life that has been evolving for millions of years. Humans have
emerged as a major influence on the Floridian ecosystem. The Florida
panther was an important predator in the Florida ecosystem before large
numbers of Europeans settled there. Panthers ate mostly deer over vast
areas but hunting of panthers in the 18th and 19th centuries reduced their
numbers and restricted their range. Human settlement also shrank the range
of deer, the mainstay of the panther's diet, and hunters competed with
panthers for deer. Only 30 to 50 adults remain, many of which are old,
genetically impaired, or weakened by disease and poor diet.
Most Critically
Endangered Marine Mammals
1. Asian or Northwest Pacific
Grey Whale
2. Svalbard-Barents Sea
Bowhead Whale
3. Irrawaddy Dolphin-
subpopulation in the Mahakam
River
4. GULF OF CALIFORNIA HARBOUR
PORPOISE
5. MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL
6. NORTH ISLAND HECTOR'S
DOLPHIN
7.CHINESE LAKE DOLPHIN
8.GREEN TURTLE
- Mediterranean subpopulation
9. Leatherback turtle
10. HAWKSBILL TURTLE
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
The blue
whale is the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth.
It weighs up to 136,000 kg and is as long as 34 m. It is
pale blue-gray in colour with a tiny dorsal fin. Blue
whales occur in cold and temperate regions where the
water is deep. They travel alone, as mother and calves,
and rarely as adult pairs. Only occasionally do they
gather in loose groups to feed. The blue whale is found
in all the oceans of the world. The blue whale is known
to occur in the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific
oceans. . There are three subspecies. B. m.
intermedia occurs in Antarctic waters, B. m.
musculus is found in the northern hemisphere and
B. m. brevicauda also known as the pygmy” blue
whale is found in the southern Indian Ocean
and southwest Pacific Ocean. The number
of blue whales was greatly depleted by commercial
whaling before 1964.
Learn more
about Blue Whales
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