Dr Leonard Lee Rue III has spent much of his life studying, photographing, and living with wildlife in its natural habitats. He is the author of 28 books on wildlife and is also one of the most published wildlife photographers in the USA. He writes monthly columns for "Deer & Deer Hunting" and "Outdoor Photographer" magazines. He received two honours from the Outdoor Writers' Association of America: the "Excellence in Craft" and the "Jade of Chiefs" awards. In 1990, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Colorado State University for "the dissemination of knowledge on wildlife," and in 1997, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photographers' Association (NANPA).

This comprehensive new reference work provides a unique source of information about all 45 of the worlds deer species, covering everything from the ubiquitous North American whitetail to the hairy-fronted muntjac of east China. "The Encyclopedia of Deer" thoroughly covers each species physical characteristics, behavior, range, and population (many species are rare and/or endangered), and its relationship to humans in the areas in which it lives. The text is complemented by Rues amazing photographs, which capture deer in every season and activity. Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III, the most published wildlife photographer in North America, has spent much of his life studying, photographing, and living with wildlife in its natural habitat. This lifelong dedication and knowledge is sure to make "The Encyclopedia of Deer" a valuable reference work for years to come.