The Wildlife of Southern Africa

Author: Vincent Carruthers
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775844641
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1866

Book Description
A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees

South Africa Wildlife

Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide
ISBN: 9781583559871
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Eco-tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers will find African Wildlife to be the ideal pocket-sized, folding guide to refer to while driving or trekking through this region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and includes a map of wildlife viewing hotspots. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field on safari.

Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)

Author: David Hosking
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007413262
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 475

Book Description
The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller’s guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region.

Nature Conservation in Southern Africa

Author:
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004385118
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 307

Book Description
Nature Conservation in Southern Africa. Morality and Marginality: Towards Sentient Conservation? proposes ways to study linkages between the marginality, subjectivity and agency of both human and animals, promoting a new approach to conservation referred to as ‘sentient conservation’.

Southern African Wildlife

Author: Mike Unwin
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841620602
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
A substantial and beautifully illustrated wildlife guide covering all major habitats of southern Africa for safari enthusiasts.

Wildlife of South Africa

Author: Duncan Butchart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 9781770076327
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A handy, all-in-one photographic field guide to the wildlife of South Africa, this guide covers the region's mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and trees most likely to be seen, with concise accounts and distribution maps for each species. A brief introduction discusses geology, climate, vegetation zones, wildlife hotspots, and tips on watching wildlife.

The Complete Book of Southern African Mammals

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description

Southern African Wildlife

Author: Mike Unwin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781784779184
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
This new, thoroughly revised edition of Bradt's Southern Africa Wildlife guide provides an overview of all southern African wildlife - not only 'big game' and other large mammals, but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it is reliable as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides. Countries covered include Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, with Malawi and Zambia both added to this new edition. Colour photographs illustrate all key species and the engaging text extends beyond basic identification features to illuminate the natural history and ecology of the wildlife that visitors will encounter. Text has been updated throughout to reflect the latest conservation initiatives and wildlife population figures. Included are a practical guide to tracks and signs, plus top tips for optimising your wildlife experience, as well as a 'where to go' overview which outlines the key wildlife attractions of each country and, together with a seasonal highlights calendar, enables visitors to plan a safari that suits their interests.

The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region

Author: J. D. Skinner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107394058
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 900

Book Description
This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife.

Smithers' Mammals of Southern Africa

Author: Peter Apps
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Based on Reay Smithers' original work Land Mammals of Southern Africa, this revised and expanded field guide to Southern African mammals is intended for the general reader as well as the wildlife enthusiast.