The Wildlife of Southern Africa

The Wildlife of Southern Africa

Author: Vincent Carruthers

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2017-02-06

Total Pages: 1866

ISBN-13: 1775844641

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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


Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)

Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)

Author: David Hosking

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 0007413262

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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.


South Africa Wildlife

South Africa Wildlife

Author: James Kavanagh

Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide

Published: 2017-11-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781583559871

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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 South Africa

Wildlife of South Africa

Author: Duncan Butchart

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781770076327

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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.


Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa

Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa

Author: Chris Stuart

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 975

ISBN-13: 1775842665

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Greater southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, almost 400 – all of which are covered in this fully updated, comprehensive field guide. Now expanded to include species found in Angola, Zambia and Malawi, it has also been extensively revised to include: • the most recent research and taxonomy • revised distribution maps and many new images • colour-coded grouping of families • spoor and size icons • skull photographs, grouped for easy comparison • detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.


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.


Smithers' Mammals of Southern Africa

Smithers' Mammals of Southern Africa

Author: Peter Apps

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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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.


Essential Illustrated Wildlife Guide to Southern Africa

Essential Illustrated Wildlife Guide to Southern Africa

Author: David Bristow

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781920289065

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This completely revised and easy-to-use guide to Southern Africa features detailed descriptions and clear, colour illustrations of over 600 of the most common southern African wildlife species that you are likely to encounter. Along with a distribution map, each description includes the scientific as well as common name, size, colour, habitat, similar species, and status of the species, as well as alternative names and African names (Afrikaans, Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Xhosa and Zulu) where appropriate. This edition also includes information on: How to understand animal behaviour; How to photograph wildlife; Creatures that are dangerous to humans; Groups of animals featured include: Mammals; Birds; Reptiles; Fishes; Amphibians; Insects; Other invertebrates. This is a field guide that every household and interested traveller in the region should have.


Sasol First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa

Sasol First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa

Author: Sean Fraser

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1775843963

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Sasol First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the richly diverse wild life of the region – the more commonly seen spiders, scorpions, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. With the help of full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common animal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.