Field Guide To The Larger Mammals Of Africa

Author : Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1770073930

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Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa by Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart Pdf

Of the world's 4,000 to 4,500 mammal species, about 1,100 occur in Africa. In this updated and revised edition of Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa, authors Chris and Tilde Stuart concentrate on the more visible and easily distinguished larger mammal species, plus some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. In all, over 400 color photographs, combined with concise, pertinent information highlighting the diagnostic features of each species, provide a comprehensive source of information on each mammal. The latest information has been incorporated and the distribution maps have been revised to reflect the most up-to-date habitat and distribution patterns for each species. A new feature is the inclusion of the mammals' skulls, grouped together at the back of the book. To aid the reader, color-coding and symbols indicating the habitat and activity period serve as a quick reference to the various mammal groups.

Author : Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart
Publisher : Ralph Curtis Book
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015048209921

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Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa by Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart Pdf

A new guide to all the larger African mammals, fully illustrated, with over 400 color photos for easy identification. Concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger mammal species, as well as on some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. Gives detailed coverage of all the families except bats, smaller insectivores, and smaller rodents. This book does cover the five species of hedgehogs, the pangolins, and rabbits, ground squirrels, springhare, and porcupines.

Author : Jean Dorst,Pierre Dandelot
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1995-08-03
Category : Africa
ISBN : 0002192942

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A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa by Jean Dorst,Pierre Dandelot Pdf

Provides descriptions of the characteristics, habits, distribution, and migration patterns of African mammals.

Author : Chris Stuart
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781775840954

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Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa by Chris Stuart Pdf

East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers: • key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size • clear, full-colour photographs • track illustrations • silhouettes to indicate size relative to human figure • distribution map A section on droppings/dung of many of the animals, as well as that of relative tracks, conclude the book. Compact and easy-to-use, this is the ideal companion both for regulars and visitors to the region.

Author : Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472983206

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The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals by Jonathan Kingdon Pdf

The 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.

Author : TREVOR. JENNER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099341611X

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Mammals of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia by TREVOR. JENNER Pdf

Author : J. D. Skinner,Christian T. Chimimba
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107394056

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The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region by J. D. Skinner,Christian T. Chimimba Pdf

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.

Author : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844648

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The Wildlife of Southern Africa by Vincent Carruthers Pdf

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

Author : Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472925312

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The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals by Jonathan Kingdon Pdf

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. Competition note: There are regional mammal books covering southern Africa, for example, but none that covers the whole continent in a portable format. The smaller-format and more concise Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals may be more appealing to a more general safari market, but is much less comprehensive and more out of date.

Author : Peter Apps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Mammals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924074270475

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Smithers' Mammals of Southern Africa by Peter Apps Pdf

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.

Author : Jean Dorst,Pierre Dandelot
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1973-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 039510839X

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A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa by Jean Dorst,Pierre Dandelot Pdf

Illustrated handbook provides descriptions of the characteristics, habits, distribution, and migration patterns of African mammals

Author : Vivek Menon
Publisher : Helm
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Mammals
ISBN : 1408112132

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Field Guide to Indian Mammals by Vivek Menon Pdf

India has a rich mammal fauna, including elephants, rhinos and the much sought after tiger. But there are many other species to be found there, many of them more conspicuous than the elusive tiger. This book is the first comprehensive field guide to the 400 species of mammals in India. Most are depicted with superb colour photographs or illustrations, and they are accompanied by an authoritative text by one of India's top biologists. The commentary pinpoints key characteristics of each species and gives useful distributional and habitat information. Maps are included for each species, and footprints as well, where relevant.

Author : Richard D. Estes
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781603581851

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The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes Pdf

The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. Other features include: Expert Illustrations Useful maps showing major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks An extensive glossary Tips on wildlife photography A list of organizations working to protect African wildlife "The best behavioral field guide ever."—Sy Montgomery, author of Tamed and Untamed "The book is more than a field guide; it is a valuable tool for conservation."—Kathryn S. Fuller, President, World Wildlife Fund (U.S.A.)

Author : Alfred L. Gardner,James L. Patton,Ulyses F. J. Pardiñas,Guillermo D'Ela
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 1363 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226169576

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Mammals of South America, Volume 2 by Alfred L. Gardner,James L. Patton,Ulyses F. J. Pardiñas,Guillermo D'Ela Pdf

The vast terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the worlds richest mammalian fauna, but until now it has lacked a comprehensive systematic reference to the identification, distribution, and taxonomy of its mammals. The first such book of its kind, Mammals of South America both summarizes existing information and encourages further research of the mammals indigenous to the region. It includes identification keys and brief descriptions of each order, family, and genus. Species accounts include taxonomic descriptions, synonymies, keys to identification, distributions with maps and a gazetteer of marginal localities, lists of recognized subspecies, brief summaries of natural history information, and discussions of issues related to taxonomic interpretations.

Author : Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1445 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472979001

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The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals by Jonathan Kingdon Pdf

This 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.