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Each entry includes an in-depth species description; notes on habitat, behaviour, diet and conservation status; accurate illustrations and spoor drawings; and a distribution map. The book also details the whales, dolphins and seals seen along our coast. This highly regarded field guide will appeal to general readers and wildlife enthusiasts, as well as to specialists in the field of mammals. 392 pages.

Field Guide to the Birds of Western Africa (Helm Field Guides)

A complete and comprehensive work on the herpetofauna of North Africa including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya with detailed information on the ecology, behaviour and reproduction of approximately 100 species. Includes illustrated keys and distribution maps. 185 colour photographs, 625pp. 1996

The bulk of the book is dedicated to accounts for each primates species and subspecies, providing information not only on their identifying features and geographic distributions, but also on their natural history, their populations and habitats, locomotion, vocalizations, activity patterns, diets and feeding, ranging, and social behaviours.

An introductory field guide assisting the layman to first of all classify the group a butterfly belongs to and then move on to identify the species. The illustrations are arranged according to colour & size & the text emphasises the field characteristics of each of the 233spp described. There are also illustrations of larvae & foodplants. 32 colour plates 303pp 1994

This guide will be of value to entomologists, both amateur and professional, as well as to students, nature conservation officers, game rangers, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in natural history.

Southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, a total of 337 - all of which are covered in this fully revised comprehensive field guide. While the term 'African mammals' conjures up the more celebrated species of elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino, it is in fact the smaller animals - shrews, genets, suricates and bats - that comprise the bulk of the region's mammal species. And, often overlooked but included here too is the diversity of marine mammals - seals, whales and dolphins - that...

"This compact, easy-to-use guide covers approximately 250 species. Every entry includes one or more full colour photographs, and the text highlights key identifcation features as well as providing brief descriptions of habitat and bird behaviour. With a comprehensive introduction, corner tabs for easy reference and, where appropriate, distribution maps, the guide is invaluable for use in the field.""

A completely redesigned & revised edition of this popular field guide to the mammals of Namibia Zimbabwe Mozambique Botswana & S. Africa. 200 or so species are illustrated in colour together with size indicators spoors & distribution maps. The text & plates are arranged in standard classification sequence. 229pp. 1992

Transfer from Oliver Tambo International airport. Limited internet access at no extra cost. All compulsory books. 2 x sets of uniforms. Other activities, such as sleep outs, Kruger trips, etc. Bushwise T-shirt, fleece jacket, cap and beanie. FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern Africa) national certificate - Level 1 - practical and theory. FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Certificate. SASSETA (Rifle handling, proficiency, maintaining of fire arms and shooting). THETA (The Hospitality...

East Africa boasts a tremendous natural wealth of flora - indigenous, naturalized and exotic. This updated second edition of "Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa" features more than 400 of the trees and shrubs that are commonly found in the region. The book is divided into four parts - trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves - with each part arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The book features: species accounts describing the plants' habitat, bark, leaves, flowers...

First published in 1986, Smithers' Mammals is an authoritative and popular guide to the mammals of Southern Africa. This revised and updated edition incorporates the latest information brought to light by molecular genetics, while remaining accessible to the layperson and handy in the field. Each entry includes an in-depth species description; notes on habitat, behaviour, diet and conservation status; accurate illustrations and spoor drawings; and a distribution map. The book also details the whales...

Readers are encouraged to observe behaviour rather than collect specimens. A detailed introductory section discusses butterfly biology, behaviour and anatomy, and butterfly families and subfamilies. Colour coding of the various families is cross-referenced to the species section of the book. A comprehensive section on individual butterfly species supplies a wealth of information - scientific and English common names, biome and habitat icons (linked to biome map), charts of flight periods and numbers...

Birds of Prey of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East (Collins Field Guide) by Benny Gensbol (Author) Format: Hardcover (380 pages) ISBN 10: 0002191768 ISBN 13: 9780002191760 Publisher: Collins Published: 08 Sep 1986 1 in stock Item Condition: Used - Good Price:£2.59List Price: £14.99You Save:£12.40 (83%) Quantity: 1 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

This title describes and illustrates all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara (the Afrotropic region), including Socotra and islands in the Gulf of Guinea. The guide covers nearly 2100 species and features more than 340 plates. The illustrations portray the most distinctive plumages, as well as diagnostic flight patterns and other details where necessary. Despite the breadth of its coverage, the volume is compact enough to be used in the field and follows the standard field guide format...

Helm Field Guide covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. The first complete guide to this region. 3400 images of 1388 species illustrated on 287 superb new colour plates by Brian Small, John Gale and Norman Arlott. The text plus distribution map and the illustrations for each species are on facing pages. 632 pages.

The Acacias, commonly known as thorn trees", are probably the most distinctive and well known group of trees in Africa. They are one of the largest groups and are..."

This guide covers 1100 species, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and showy plants from the various habitats. Provides common names where applicable. Colour photographs, distribution maps, 488pp. 2009

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Designed for easy, rapid identification of all butterflies likely to be seen in South Africa. Detailed introduction section discusses biology, behaviour and anatomy, families and subfamilies. Comprehensive section on individual species, including flight periods, geographical distribution and larval food sources. Colour photographs, 408pp. 2005

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (New Holland Field Guide) by Steve Woodhall (Author) Format: Hardcover (440 pages) ISBN 10: 1868727246 ISBN 13: 9781868727247 Publisher: Struik Publishers Published: 01 Jan 2005 3 in stock Item Condition: Brand New Price:£15.09List Price: £19.99You Save:£4.90 (25%) Quantity: 1 2 3 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

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This guide includes photographs and relevant information of the most frequently occurring birds. Also included is an interactive CD ROM which contains detailed information about the birds and the areas where they live. Colour photographs, 210pp. 2004

Comprises 185 plates, all annotated to highlight key identifying characters. Field texts drawn from the most up to date information known about the birds of southern Africa. Each species account has a colour map showing distribution and relative abundance and breeding bars which indicate prime breeding times for each species. 456pp. 2007

This volume is the first comprehensive monographic treatment of the reptiles and amphibians of Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya. There is coverage of the 100+ species reproductive biology, ecology, population, behaviour, and human impacts on populations, with notes on husbandry.

West Africa, from the coast of Senegal to Lake Chad and Cameroon's Sanaga River, is home to 60 primate species and subspecies, 46 of which - more than three-quarters - occur nowhere else. They range from the nocturnal angwantibo, pottos, and galagos, to the mangabeys, baboons, and the drill, to an extraordinary diversity of guenons and colobus monkeys. In addition, no less the three of the great apes are restricted to this region, including two chimpanzees and the Cross River gorilla. The savannas...

An indispensible tourists' guide to the Game Reserves and important wildlife areas of Kenya Tanzania and Uganda. Colour & b/w plates of animals & birds maps lists 336pp 1999 reprint

Describes & illustrates all the age, sex & morph plumages of each of the raptors of the area including vagrants, with distribution maps for each species. 48 colour plates, 40 pages of colour photographs. 371pp. 1999

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Illustrates and describes over 450 bird species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia (including Socotra Island). The text gives details of habitat, key identification features, songs and calls. Colour plates are placed opposite the text and often include females and juveniles in addition to adult males. Distribution maps, 301pp. 2009 edition

Illustrates and describes over 1250 bird species found in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Angola (including Cabinda). The text gives details of habitat, key identification features, songs and calls. Colour plates are placed opposite the text and often include females and juveniles in addition to adult males. Distribution maps, 320pp. 2009 edition

Features more than 500 photographs and gives detailed descriptions of all species occurring in the region. 328pp. 1998

Describes & illustrates 370 members of the Proteaceae including leucadendrons leucaspermums & the smaller genera. 470 colour photos line drawings maps 336pp 1995

N.B. Previous owners bookplate to front paste down. Some slight marks to boards. Head and tail of spine slightly bumped. 48 colour plates and over 650 illustrations. 415pp.