A Field Guide To East London Wildlife

Author : Harry Adès,Ian McDonnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0957699859

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A Field Guide to East London Wildlife by Harry Adès,Ian McDonnell Pdf

Imagine a 19th Century nature guide that has been squarely dropped into 21st Century urban life. Stealthy garden foxes, escaped parakeets, illegally imported snakes and feral cats are rendered as romantic etchings set against the chaos of East London life in this pocket bound wildlife guide with a twist. Each drawing is accompanied by factual text that is both humorous and informative and which reminds us of the strange beauty and life that thrives amongst some of London's most urban areas.

Author : Henry Hill Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Animals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031623965

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Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife: East, Central, and North ... by Henry Hill Collins Pdf

A guide to all principal forms of wildlife that occur in the United States and Canada east of the Rockies and north of the Carolinas and Oklahoma.

Author : Dave Richards
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775840787

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Wildlife of East Africa by Dave Richards Pdf

This photographic guide to the wildlife of East Africa is an accessible introduction to the region’s more conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, flowers and trees. A colour photograph accompanies each account, which describes the species’ appearance, size, and habits, and gives information on their conservation status, habitat and the best viewing localities. This book is an invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and other wildlife-rich places in East Africa and is a handy size for travel.

Author : Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472933577

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Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland by Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood Pdf

'A much-needed guide – you can't truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.' – Nick Baker This beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.

Author : Julian Fitter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 915 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472981264

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Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand by Julian Fitter Pdf

A portable, photo-packed guide for all visitors to the country. New Zealand's dramatic scenery is home to some equally dramatic wildlife, featuring a host of endemics found nowhere else in the world. From giant wetas and the ancient Tuatara to a suite of beautiful birds, including flightless wonders such as the Kiwi and Kakapo, these animals help make New Zealand one of the world's greatest wildlife-tourism destinations. Although there have been severe losses due to introduced predators, the country has a fiercely determined conservation sector, and the future looks bright. This fully revised and updated second edition of Julian Fitter's classic photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found on the islands, there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora, with the photography accompanied by concise species texts. Reader-friendly and portable yet covering everything the visitor is likely to see, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone visiting these biodiverse Pacific islands.

Author : Jay E. Ransom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1981-04
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0690019793

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Harper and Row's Complete Field Guide to North American Wildlife by Jay E. Ransom Pdf

Author : Ismar Borges de Lima,Ronda J. Green
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319555744

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Wildlife Tourism, Environmental Learning and Ethical Encounters by Ismar Borges de Lima,Ronda J. Green Pdf

This book outlines the status quo of worldwide wildlife tourism and its impacts on planning, management, knowledge, awareness, behaviour and attitudes related to wildlife encounters. It sets out to fill the considerable gaps in our knowledge on wildlife tourism, applied ecology, and environmental education, providing comprehensive information on and an interdisciplinary approach to effective management in wildlife tourism. Examining the intricacies, challenges, and lessons learned in a meaningful and rewarding tourism niche, this interdisciplinary book comprehensively examines the major potentials and controversies in the wildlife tourism industry. Pursuing an insightful, provocative and hands-on approach, it primarily addresses two questions: ‘Can we reconcile the needs of the wildlife tourism industry, biodiversity conservation, ecological learning and animal ethics issues?’ and ‘What is the Future of the Wildlife Tourism Industry?’. Though primaril y intended as a research text, it also offers a valuable resource for a broad readership, which includes university and training students, researchers, scholars, tourism practitioners and professionals, planners and managers, as well as the staff of government agencies.

Author : John Harrison
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199585663

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka by John Harrison Pdf

A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Sri Lanka. Featuring numerous color illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.

Author : Henry Hill Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Animals
ISBN : OCLC:1015585228

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Harper & Row's Complete Field Guide to North American Wildlife, Eastern Edition by Henry Hill Collins Pdf

Author : G. W. H. Davison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472932860

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Birds of Borneo by G. W. H. Davison Pdf

The island of Borneo is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots and a birdwatcher's paradise. Around 600 species of bird have been recorded here, and some 430 are known to breed. Many of these are rainforest specialists, but such a large island also has widely different habitats attracting a surprisingly wide range of avian visitors. Of particular interest are the 30 or so species that are endemic to Borneo, ie found nowhere else in the world. This concise and easy-to-use guide features 252 of Borneo's most interesting and spectacular birds, with each species illustrated in full colour and with key information on identification, habitat and distribution. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

Author : Chris Stuart
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775842767

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Stuarts' Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa by Chris Stuart Pdf

Of 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.

Author : Irene J. De Moor
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1919713034

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Field Guide to the Eastern & Southern Cape Coasts by Irene J. De Moor Pdf

Whether you are a bird-watcher, an angler, a hiker, a diver, an environmentalist, or merely a weekend nature lover, this guide will provide hours of fascinating reading and be an invaluable reference for years to come.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1617035165

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The wildlife garden by Anonim Pdf

A plan for creating a garden that is both alluring to beneficial native wildlife and aesthetically pleasing to the gardener

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Travel
ISBN : PSU:000033528571

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Spectrum Guide to Tanzania by Anonim Pdf

"Spectrum Guide to Tanzania" takes readers from the lowest point on the continent, the depths of Lake Tanganyika, to the heights of Kilimanjaro, outlining in detail--and more than 200 full-color photos--the great range of landscapes, wildlife and cultures found in the country.

Author : Charles Foley,Lara Foley,Alex Lobora,Daniela De Luca,Maurus Msuha,Tim R.B. Davenport,Sarah M. Durant
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691161174

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A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Tanzania by Charles Foley,Lara Foley,Alex Lobora,Daniela De Luca,Maurus Msuha,Tim R.B. Davenport,Sarah M. Durant Pdf

Home to the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers some of the finest big game watching in the world, from elephants and rhinos to chimpanzees and lions. This field guide covers all the larger mammals of Tanzania, including marine mammals and some newly discovered species. Detailed accounts are provided for more than 135 species, along with color photos, color illustrations of marine mammals, and distribution maps. Accounts for land species give information on identification, subspecies, similar species, ecology, behavior, distribution, conservation status, and where best to see each species. The guide also features plates with side-by-side photographic comparisons of species that are easily confused, as well as first-time-ever species checklists for every national park. The definitive, most up-to-date field guide to the larger mammals of Tanzania, including marine mammals Features detailed species accounts and numerous color photos throughout Provides tips on where to see each species Includes species checklists for every national park