A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa
Author: Jean Dorst
Publisher:
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
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The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
Author: Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-12-12
Total Pages: 1466
ISBN-13: 1472979001
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the definitive field guide to African Mammals, fully revised and updated following the publication of the groundbreaking Mammals of Africa (2013). Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.
The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals
Author: Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2020-09-17
Total Pages: 769
ISBN-13: 1472983203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe essential mammal guide to take on safari, covering every African land mammal. Originally published in 2004, the Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals quickly became the field guide of choice to take on African safaris. Its compact format makes it ideal for use in the field, while its coverage is the most comprehensive currently possible in this format. Adapted from the Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, the greatly condensed text focuses on essential information such as identification and distribution, while the author's superb illustrations have been rearranged into an easy-to-use plate format and placed opposite the text. Complex and more obscure groups like the bats and certain rodent families are summarised by genera. Over 500 maps plot the distribution of all larger species, and for smaller mammals the maps show distribution by genus. This is a completely revised second edition of this popular guide. The information and taxonomy have been updated to follow the newly published second edition of the Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (2015), and this new edition of the pocket guide contains several new species and illustrations. The maps have been completely replaced and there are now 200 more maps than in the original edition.
The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region
Author: J. D. Skinner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005-11-15
Total Pages: 900
ISBN-13: 1107394058
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased 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.
Stuarts' Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa
Author: Chris Stuart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2017-07-01
Total Pages: 1040
ISBN-13: 1775842762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOf the more than 5,500 mammals species worldwide, at least 1,200 occur in Africa. Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger species, as well as some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. This new edition has been extensively revised, expanded and redesigned and includes: the most recent research and taxonomy, revised distribution maps and many new images, colour-coded grouping of orders, size icons, detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity, whales and dolphins now featured too. Sales points: text extensively updated, now includes marine mammals of the region, reflects latest changes in taxonomy, including many new species, fresh new design, all distribution maps revised.
A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa
Author: Jean Dorst
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1973-05-01
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780395108390
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated handbook provides descriptions of the characteristics, habits, distribution, and migration patterns of African mammals
A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa
Author: Jean Dorst
Publisher:
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical recognition manual for nonspecialists, with interest for traveling or stay-at-home wildlife enthusiasts.
Ghana
Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 452
ISBN-13: 9781841622057
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive guide to Ghana, by expert author Philip Briggs. Travellers will discover inspiration, reassurance and down-to-earth practicalities all in one volume.
Mammals of Africa: Volume I
Author: Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2014-11-20
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1408189909
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMammals of Africa (MoA) is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of African land mammal. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution (including reference to fossil and molecular data) of Africa's mammals. With more than 1,160 species and 16-18 orders, Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world. The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series. Each volume follows the same format, with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa. The series includes hundreds of colour illustrations and pencil drawings by Jonathan Kingdon highlighting the morphology and behaviour of the species concerned, as well as line drawings of skulls and jaws by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a detailed distribution map. Edited by Jonathan Kingdon, David Happold, Tom Butynski, Mike Hoffmann, Meredith Happold and Jan Kalina, and written by more than 350 authors, all experts in their fields, Mammals of Africa is as comprehensive a compendium of current knowledge as is possible. Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information. This first volume in the series comprises eight introductory chapters covering topics such as evolution, geography and geology, biotic zones, classification, behaviour and morphology. The rest of the book is devoted to the Afrotheria, a grouping that comprises six orders and 49 species; these are the hyraxes, elephants, manatees, otter-shrews, golden-moles, sengis (elephant-shrews) and Aardvark.
