Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa
Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa

Author: Andrew Smith

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781333095048

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Excerpt from Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa: Consisting Chiefly of Figures and Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected During an Expedition Into the Interior of South Africa, in the Years 1834, 1835, and 1836 I have also another object in commencing with the Cetoniidae, which is, that having been long sensible of the great confusion existing between the words genera, sub-genera, sections, sub-sections, &c. I am naturally anxious to explain the meaning of these words, as I shall in future use them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region
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

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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.

Biological Invasions in South Africa
Biological Invasions in South Africa

Author: Brian W. van Wilgen

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 972

ISBN-13: 3030323943

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This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and implementation, the status of invasions of animals and plants in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, the development of a robust ecological theory around biological invasions, the effectiveness of management interventions, and scenarios for the future. The South African situation stands out because of the remarkable diversity of the country, and the wide range of problems encountered in its varied ecosystems, which has resulted in a disproportionate investment into both research and management. The South African experience holds many lessons for other parts of the world, and this book should be of immense value to researchers, students, managers, and policy-makers who deal with biological invasions and ecosystem management and conservation in most other regions.

Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa
Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa

Author: Andrew Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781330527290

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Excerpt from Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa: Consisting Chiefly of Figures and Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected During an Expedition Into the Interior of South Africa, in the Years 1834, 1835, and 1836; Fitted Out by the Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Afr Colour, &c. - The head mid the sides of the neck and of the body blackish brown, slightly variegated by an intermixture of greyish white hairs; the forehead and the sides of the neck, immediately under the oars, pure white; the quills of the back white, each annulated towards the middle with purple, (he points of many of them light brown. The under surface of the neck, the middle of the breast and belly, and the lower half of the limbs dusky white; tail black; eyes very deep brown; claws horn-coloured. Form, &c. - Body oval, broadest behind and wider in proportion to its length than in the common Hedge-hog. Muzzle slightly elongated; incisors of upper jaw much separated, those of lower jaw nearly contiguous; cars moderately long, and both surfaces thinly covered with short hair, the tips somewhat rounded. The back and the upper part of the sides densely covered with spines from an inch to an inch and a half in length, the rest of the body, the legs and the head thinly coated with bristly hair; tail slender; limbs very long; toes short; claws blunt and slightly curved. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.