First Field Guide To Animal Tracks Of Southern Africa
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Author : Louis Liebenberg Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 57 pages File Size : 51,5 Mb Release : 2015-01-09 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775843115
First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa by Louis Liebenberg Pdf
This First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa will help those with an interest in interpreting animal tracks to identify the animals that have passed through an area. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will enable the beginner and the budding naturalist to decipher the more common tracks encountered in southern Africa, learn about the unique features of each spoor and discover more about the animals that leave the spoor.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 64 pages File Size : 46,8 Mb Release : 2014-03-19 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction ISBN : 9781775841487
My First Book of Southern African Animal Tracks by Chris Stuart Pdf
My first book of Southern African Animal Tracks introduces 55 different types of animals and the footprints they leave behind. The animals and birds included are those that you are likely to find on visits to nature reserves or game parks – or even in gardens. For each species featured, the book gives: • Life-sized track ‘imprints’ • A full-colour illustration of the animal and a visual size comparison with a human body, arm or hand • A short description in four languages of each creature and its prints. This introduction to the intriguing world of tracking will keep children happily absorbed for hours at home or on trips to view wildlife. The text in four languages expands the readership and promotes multilingualism.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 456 pages File Size : 48,5 Mb Release : 2015-03-27 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775842668
Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa by Chris Stuart Pdf
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.
Author : Louis Liebenberg Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 280 pages File Size : 44,8 Mb Release : 2023-10-18 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775848721
Pocket Guide Tracks & Tracking in Southern Africa by Louis Liebenberg Pdf
This handy guide provides simple tools to help interpret the tracks and signs of some 105 southern African mammals, reptiles, frogs and birds. Photographs and diagnostic spoor illustrations are given for each animal, along with information on behaviour, habits and habitat, and up-to-date distribution maps show where the animals occur. Special features on insects and scat supplement the text and a detailed introduction offers basic guidelines for learning how to become a tracker. Sales points: Clear illustrations of more than 125 animal tracks. 175 full-colour photographs. Special features on insects and scat. Author expertise well recognised in this field.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 40 pages File Size : 55,6 Mb Release : 2013-03-27 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775840534
Following the success of the earlier Scatalog – Quick ID guide to southern African animal droppings, here’s another quick and quirky identification guide, this time to tracks of the region’s most commonly found mammals, but also includes tracks of reptiles, rodents, birds and insects. A simple key on the inside front cover directs users to any of 11 categories, such as ‘cloven hooves’, ‘paws’ or 'tramline-like trails'. Nearly 100 animals or closely related groups of animals are depicted; for each, there’s • a silhouette of front and back feet and a colour photograph of the track • the average measurements for each track • a short description of the track • information about the circumstances and likely habitat Concise and to-the-point, this pocket-sized reference will prove indispensible in the field, no matter the experience of the user.
A Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart Pdf
Every animal leaves some indication of its passing and by reading these signs fascinating information about the animal's behaviour can be understood. This field guide looks first at the track or sign and then determines the animal group or species.
Alex van den Heever,Renias Mhlongo,Karel Benadie,Ian Thomas
Author : Alex van den Heever,Renias Mhlongo,Karel Benadie,Ian Thomas Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 830 pages File Size : 50,7 Mb Release : 2024-03-01 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775847755
Tracker Manual by Alex van den Heever,Renias Mhlongo,Karel Benadie,Ian Thomas Pdf
Featuring all-new spoor drawings, some 200 new photographs and an extra 35 species, this fully revised and updated edition of the ever-popular Tracker Manualis packed with the latest on the art of tracking. Based on information developed by some of southern Africa’s best traditional trackers, Tracker Manual gives even more guidance on how to identify the spoor of some 190 animal species. Individual chapters cover carnivores, large mammals, antelopes, small mammals, primates, hares and rodents, amphibians and reptiles, birds and insects. Each account contains: Simple, bulleted text on key points of each animal’s tracks. Clear, accurate track drawings. Numerous informative photographs, sometimes annotated. A list of similar tracks (where applicable), to avoid misidentification. An instructive introduction describes the science of tracking and outlines what to look for in the field, while a quick-reference table compares tracks that are easily confused. This detailed and richly illustrated manual to the region’s most common animal tracks and signs will prove invaluable in the field. Sales points: Presents the tracks and signs of over 190 different animals. Written and illustrated by experts in the field. Compact, portable and easy to use. Rich in visual detail. Useful instructive introduction to tracking.
Sasol First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa by Margo Branch Pdf
Sasol First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa has been redesigned and fully revised to include new photographs and the most recent taxonomic changes. With the help of full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mushroom species found in southern Africa, discover where they grow, learn about their unusual features and determine their edibility. Sales points: A straightforward introductory guide to the region’s mushrooms. Suitable for both adult and younger enthusiasts. Informative, uncomplicated text written by an expert. Useful introductory section. Full-colour photographs of each mushroom. Compact enough for ease of use in the field.
Mammals of Southern Africa and Their Tracks & Signs by Lee Gutteridge,Louis Liebenberg Pdf
Tracking is a much-loved yet difficult subject that attracts at least some of the attention of almost every bush-goer who ventures into the wild places of southern Africa. The ability to accurately read difficult, partial, or little-seen signs left in the soil or sand is rare and largely the domain of professionals. However, by making use of this comprehensive guide, anyone who applies him- or herself can begin to decipher these natural hieroglyphs etched on the ground. In this volume, highly accurate sketches of animal tracks are combined with a wide selection of extremely varied photographs that provide an all-round impression of the signs the animals may leave behind. This field guide to mammal tracks and signs also serves as an ID guide to the mammals of southern Africa as full color photographs of each animal are included.
A Field Guide to Animal Tracks by Olaus Johan Murie,Mark Elbroch Pdf
This all-new edition includes descriptions of the habits, habitats, tracks, signs, and ranges of all the mammals of North America, as well as of selected birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. More than 1,000 line drawings and 100 color photographs further enhance the text.
A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Pdf
Originally published in 1994, Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife quickly became the standard reference to the subject in the region, reprinting many times. This new edition provides the most detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates.Greatly expanded, this extensive update now features: full color throughout; many more examples of all tracks and signs; photographs of animal species to supplement the numerous examples of tracks and signs; coverage of central African species; additional quick reference keys.The new edition retains the unique approach that made the first edition so popular, allowing readers to navigate quickly, by means of keys, to the pertinent information. Keys on the inside covers help readers access information even faster.
First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa by Tracey Hawthorne Pdf
Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
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.
