Travellers' field guide to game parks of East Africa, presenting location, geology, climate, vegetation, fauna, with detailed maps, images and a photographic ID guide for featured species.
Originally published in 1994, Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife quickly became the standard reference to the subject in the region, reprinting many times. This new edition provides the most detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates.Greatly expanded, this extensive update now features: full color throughout; many more examples of all tracks and signs; photographs of animal species to supplement the numerous examples of tracks and signs; coverage of central African species; additional quick reference keys.The new edition retains the unique approach that made the first edition so popular, allowing readers to navigate quickly, by means of keys, to the pertinent information. Keys on the inside covers help readers access information even faster.
Allows one to look at the track or sign and then, by means of keys, to determine the animal group or species responsible for what you see. The keys refer you to detailed descriptions and illustrations." Included are chapters on: tracks, droppings and bird pellets, feeding signs, nests and shelters, othersigns such as mudwallows, scent marks, feathers and shed skin, skulls.
An authoritative pocket guide to the mammals of North Africa and the Middle East This handy guide provides an introduction to more than 120 species of mammals found in North Africa and the Middle East. The authoritative text includes key facts about identification, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and each species is illustrated with colour photographs, including many never previously published. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
The ultimate compact, quick ID guide to southern and East African animal behaviour, and the latest in the popular series of 'quick guides' to wildlife. This title: describes and explains the habits of the more commonly found mammals of southern and East Africa; matches concise text with action photographs that capture characteristic behaviour; serves as a companion volume to more detailed field guides; provides a quick reference and easy read for anyone interested in understanding wild animals and their sometimes baffling rituals.
An authoritative pocket guide to the mammals of North Africa and the Middle East This handy guide provides an introduction to more than 120 species of mammals found in North Africa and the Middle East. The authoritative text includes key facts about identification, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and each species is illustrated with colour photographs, including many never previously published. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
This text covers the seven major habitats of Africa: savanna, dryland, forest, highland, Cape heathland, the fresh waters, and the coastal zones. Descriptions of the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish and vegetation that make each habitat their home, accompany each chapter.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses some of East Africa's most dramatic scenery and is one of the greatest of the world's wildlife wonders. The area, which is a mosaic of volcanic craters and calderas, hills, grass-covered plains, montane forests and more.
An indispenable guide to 43 of South Africa's best and most accessible parks, reserves and wilderness areas Contains more than 900 colour photographs, 139 detailed maps, a photographic identification guide, and the latest on each area's history, landscape, geology, vegetation, wildlife, climate and facilities and activities.
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