Stuarts Field Guide To Game Nature Reserves Of East Africa
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Author : Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 248 pages File Size : 50,8 Mb Release : 2018 Category : Africa, East ISBN : 177584062X
Stuarts' Field Guide to Game & Nature Reserves of East Africa by Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Pdf
Travellers' field guide to game parks of East Africa, presenting location, geology, climate, vegetation, fauna, with detailed maps, images and a photographic ID guide for featured species.
Author : Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 553 pages File Size : 44,5 Mb Release : 2018-10-30 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775846253
Stuarts’ Field Guide to National Parks & Game Reserves of East Africa by Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Pdf
East Africa is known for its diverse landscapes – expansive savannas, lakes, and towering mountains – but also for its numerous protected areas: its parks and reserves that are the domain of the continent’s most spectacular wildlife. These areas play a vital role in protecting both the environment and the animals it supports, and annually play host to thousands of visitors who come to experience wild Africa. This guide to the parks and reserves of East Africa provides a valuable overview of some 58 protected areas across East Africa. The book is divided into the four East African countries Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda – and, for each park, provides essential background on geology and landscape, climate, vegetation and wildlife, capturing the essence of what each area offers. It also covers the brief history of each park. Other features include: Numerous colour photographs of animal and plant life, detailed park maps, indicating places of interest and best sites to view key species, text panels with highlights, facilities and activities, wildlife facts, and important alerts, a photographic gallery of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and trees, for quick identification of common species. This must-have guide to the region’s protected areas will prove indispensable to local and international visitors to the region and to all nature enthusiasts. Sales points: Key background on the character and features of each park, generously supported by full colour photographs and detailed maps, information boxes provide highlights at a glance, a concise gallery of animals and plants to aid identification.
Stuarts' Field Guide to National Parks & Game Reserves - Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi by Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Pdf
A travelers' field guide to game parks of Africa's 'middle belt' countries - Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia - presenting location, geology, landscapes, climate, vegetation, wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians), with detailed maps, images and a photographic ID guide for featured species.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 320 pages File Size : 43,9 Mb Release : 2018-01-01 Category : Travel ISBN : 9781775846123
Stuarts’ Field Guide to National Parks & Nature Reserves of SA by Chris Stuart Pdf
Stuarts’ Field Guide to National Parks and Nature Reserves of South Africa is an indispensable guide to the country’s best and most accessible conservation areas. Written by two prominent conservationists, this new edition (with a slight name change) has been thoroughly revised and updated. The 43 featured reserves are arranged by province. Information details the history, location, landscape, geology, vegetation (with maps) and wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects) of each reserve. Text panels list the highlights and provide key facts about each park’s wildlife, climate, facilities and activities, as well as critical warnings for visitors. More than 900 colour photographs support the text. Detailed park maps indicate places of interest, including where to view particular animals. At the back of the book is a concise pictorial ID guide featuring the birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, flowers and trees most commonly seen in the reserves. This is a handy, informative, must-have guide to South Africa’s famously diverse and richly populated parks and reserves.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 456 pages File Size : 52,9 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 : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 160 pages File Size : 54,8 Mb Release : 2013-08-22 Category : Electronic ISBN : 9781775840954
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 : Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 1307 pages File Size : 49,5 Mb Release : 2019-06-01 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775846918
Stuarts’ Field Guide to Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart,Mathilde Stuart Pdf
Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife provides 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. First published in 1994, it has since been comprehensively revised and greatly expanded, making it the standard reference on the subject in the region. This new edition – featuring additional updates, a revised title and a new cover – retains the unique approach to identification that made the earlier editions so useful and popular: multiple full-colour photographs of all tracks and signs; detailed descriptions, track sketches and measurements; photographs of animal species to supplement the tracks and signs; advice on where to look for tracks and signs and how to interpret them. Navigation is by means of a set of keys showing the shape and size of the tracks and signs, allowing readers to navigate quickly to the animal or group of species responsible for the track in question. Keys on the inside covers help readers access information even faster. Sales points: Authoritative, highly detailed guide to a popular subject; new cover and title matches distinctive branding of authors’ other books; full-colour photographs throughout; expert authors with extensive field experience.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 488 pages File Size : 45,6 Mb Release : 2013-01-21 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775840305
Field Guide to Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart Pdf
Originally published in 1994, A Field Guide to Tracks and Signs of Southern and 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 colour throughout; many
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 320 pages File Size : 53,8 Mb Release : 2013-02-07 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781920545246
National Parks and Nature Reserves: A South African Field Guide by Chris Stuart Pdf
This book is a unique and indispensable guide to the hidden treasures of 43 of South Africa’s best and most accessible national parks, nature reserves and wilderness areas. Included are more than 900 photographs, 140 detailed park, locator, provincial and vegetation maps, and a 31-page photographic guide that aids identification of wildlife and vegetation. Organised by province, the conservation areas are comprehensively described, covering history, location, landscape, geology, vegetation and wildlife – most notably mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. Information panels list the highlights of each park or reserve, and provide key facts about wildlife, climate, facilities and activities, as well as critical warnings for visitors. Some 195 free checklists for the parks and reserves covered in the book can be downloaded at www.parksandreserves.co.za Chris and Mathilde Stuart, field ecologist and medical doctor respectively, work in the fields of biodiversity surveying, travel, photography and filming. They have written numerous books, including Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa, Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa and Dangerous Creatures of Africa, all published by Random House Struik, as well as scientific papers and popular articles on a wide range of topics.
Wildlife of East Africa by Martin B. Withers,David Hosking Pdf
Those looking for a concise, informative, visually breathtaking yet affordable East African safari need look no further. Featuring full-color photos of 475 common species of birds, mammals, snakes, lizards, insects, trees, and flowers, "Wildlife of East Africa" takes readers on an exquisite tour through the living splendor of the national parks and game reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
A Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart,Tilde Stuart Pdf
Allows one to look at the track or sign and then, by means of keys, to determine the animal group or species responsible for what you see. The keys refer you to detailed descriptions and illustrations." Included are chapters on: tracks, droppings and bird pellets, feeding signs, nests and shelters, othersigns such as mudwallows, scent marks, feathers and shed skin, skulls.
Stuarts Field Guide to Larger Mammals of Africa Ne by Anonim 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 - a classic and widely acclaimed work - 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.
Nature's Strongholds by Laura Riley,William Riley Pdf
Covers more than 600 reserves in over 80 countries, includes information on how to visit these extraordinary sites, their ecological significance and some historical background.
Author : Chris Stuart Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa Page : 456 pages File Size : 47,6 Mb Release : 2017-07-01 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781775842767
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.
