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Out-of-Print Archive: Field Guides to
Central, East & Southern Africa
Verleger: "The most comprehensive
field guide to the wildlife of Africa - a continent unparalleled in its ecological richness. All 577
stunning photographs are in full colour, featuring 50 habitats, 200 mammals, 300 birds, and many reptiles
and insects. The text covers 850 species, with 470 species range maps. A separate section provides in-depth
descriptions and detailed maps for 58 countries and island groups. This field guide will long outlive its
use on safari to serve as a definitive resource on African wildlife. Collins Guides are organised
with a visual key. Taxonomically arranged photographs, keyed with helpful thumb-tab silhouettes, make
identification quick and easy."
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Rückentext: "Birds of Botswana
is part of a new series of regional field guides to the common animals and plants of southern Africa, the Southern
African Green Guides. Ken Newman has carefully selected over 280 birds that you are most likely to see
while travelling in Botswana. All the birds are illustrated with the author's paintings, and the text
mentions other similar-looking birds. Birds of Botswana contains all the latest available information
about the birds of the region in an easy-to-carry, easy-to-use format for visitors to Botswana. It includes:
Completely up-to-date descriptions of the birds with subheadings which guide you to the information you are
looking for: status, description, call, behaviour, habitat and distribution. A speedy alphabetical index to
bird groups. A guide to the natural habitats in Botswana. Tips on how to make bird identification easier.
Clear illustrations."
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Birds of East Africa (Reprint)
Collins Field Guide
von John G. Williams & Norman Arlott (Illustrationen)
Synopsis: "Comprehensive guide to
birds of East Africa with descriptions of over 1283 species. Over 650 species are illustrated in color and
every species has a description of the features needed to identify it positively in the wild, with details
of plumage, size, voice, flight, habitat and distribution."
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Birds of Kenya & Northern
Tanzania
Helm Field Guides
von Dale A. Zimmerman (Text & Illustrationen), Donald A. Turner (Text), David J. Pearson (Text), Ian Willis (Illustrationen) & H. Douglas Pratt (Illustrationen)
Paperback, 576 Seiten, Farbillustrationen
auf 124 Tafeln, Schwarzweißillustrationen, über 800 Verbreitungskarten Christopher
Helm (Publishers) (UK), Juli 1999, ISBN 0-7136-5079-6
Synopsis: "Designed for use in the
field, this is a portable version of Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania in the Helm Identification Guides series.
It depicts every species recorded in the region and each is accompanied by facing text pages highlighting
the key identification features. The species texts provide more detail."
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Birds of Malawi A Supplement to Newman's
Birds of Southern Africa
von Kenneth Newman, Nigel
Johnstone-Stewart & Bob Medland
Synopsis: "A book designed to be used
in conjunction with Newman's
Birds of Southern Africa. Detailed species accounts and colour plates for all the birds that occur in
Malawi but not in southern Africa. In addition there is an annotated checklist of all the birds that occur
in Malawi with brief information about their range, habitat, etc."
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Birds of Southern Africa
Collins Illustrated Checklist
Verleger: "The only field guide to
describe every species of bird you may see in the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland,
Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Angola (including Cabinda). Over 1250 species are
illustrated in colour. For many species the female or juvenile is shown in addition to the adult male. Each
species is described on pages opposite the illustrations for quick and easy reference. The text details each
bird's key identification features, its usual habitat and the sound it makes. Each species has a
distribution map showing its range and how common it is."
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The Butterflies of Kenya and Their
Natural History (New Edition)
Verleger: "This is an illustrated
identification guide to more than 870 butterfly species recorded from Kenya. All the adult butterflies known
up to 1991 are illustrated on the 64 colour plates, which show about 1500 museum specimens especially
photographed for this volume. The plates are supplemented by black-and-white drawings of the early stages
for some of the species. Following the success of the hardback, this new paperback edition brings it
completely up to date with a final section which describes all the butterfly species which have been
discovered since the hardback was published."
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Common Trees, Shrubs and Grasses
of the Luangwa Valley
von Paul Philip Smith (Text) & Quentin Allen (Illustrationen), Vorwort von Christian Tembo
Paperback, 60 Seiten, Farbillustrationen
auf 14 Tafeln, Schwarzweißillustrationen
The Trendrine Press (UK), August 1995, ISBN 0-9512562-3-8
Vorwort: "Common Trees, Shrubs and
Grasses of the Luangwa Valley is a welcome addition to Zambia's catalogue of natural history literature.
The Luangwa Valley is Zambia's premiere wildlife destination and the wealth of information herein will
undoubtedly enrich the visitor's experience of the abundant plant and animal life of this region. The author
has presented his plant subjects in a refreshing light, detailing their relationship with the animals of the
valley and describing how they benefit local people. Each plant description is accompanied by a watercolour
illustration painted in fine and faithful detail by Mr. Quentin Allen. The overall result is a colourful and
informative publication and I wish our public interesting and enjoyable reading. (Christian Tembo, Zambian
Minister for Tourism)"
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Field Guide to Insects of South
Africa
von Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths &
Alan Weaving
Paperback, 440 Seiten, Farbfotos,
Diagramme, 1 Übersichtskarte, Verbreitungskarten Struik
Publishers (Südafrika), September 2002, ISBN 1-86872-713-0
Rückentext: "This is the first
comprehensive field guide to the insect fauna of South Africa, with detailed descriptions of over 1,200 of
the most common, most economically and ecologically important, and most interesting and attractive insects
in the region. The easy-to-read text is matched with superb photography. Each account covers identification,
biology, distribution and related species, and is accompanied by a colour photograph of the species or
family. Given the spectacular insect fauna of the region, this guide should enliven even the shortest walk
in veld or garden. Many of the species described occur widely in the rest of Africa and further afield,
making the book useful to professional and amateur entomologists world-wide. Apart from its use to
entomologists, it will be of value to students, nature conservation officers, game rangers, gardeners,
farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in natural history."
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Field Guide to the Birds of East
Africa
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
von Terry Stevenson (Text) & John Fanshawe (Text),
Brian Small (Illustrationen), John
Gale (Illustrationen) & Norman Arlott (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe, 630 Seiten, ca. 3400
Farbillustrationen auf 287 Tafeln, Übersichts- & Verbreitungskarten T. & A.D. Poyser (UK),
September 2001, ISBN 0-85661-079-8
Rückentext: "The Birds of East
Africa is the first comprehensive field guide to a spectacular region for birding. Covering all the
resident, migrant and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi it describes a remarkable
1388 species. Three experienced artists have painstakingly prepared 287 new plates showing 3400 images
illustrating all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Set opposite the plates are concise
descriptive accounts describing identification, status, range, habits and voice, and range maps for each
species. Introductory sections provide notes on how to use the species accounts, the nomenclature adopted,
conservation issues, where to send records, and maps of protected and other important bird areas. Between
them the authors have over 40 years of experience in leading bird tours and conducting conservation work in
the region. East Africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, including many seriously threatened
species with small and vulnerable ranges. They form a constantly colourful, noisy and highly extrovert part
of the landscape. This book is sure to become an indispensable guide for anyone interested in studying or
conserving the birds of the East Africa region, as well as to the many visitors who simply want to enjoy the
sheer beauty of its birds."
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Field Guide to The Larger Mammals
of Africa
von Chris Stuart & Tilde Stuart
Paperback, 318 Seiten, über 400 Farbfotos,
Schwarzweißillustrationen, Übersichts- & Verbreitungskarten Struik Publishers
(Südafrika), Juni 1997, ISBN 1-86825-757-6
Rückentext: "Of the world's 4000 to
4500 living mammal species, approximately 25 per cent, or some 1100, occur on the African continent. In Field
Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa, Chris and Tilde Stuart concentrate on the more visible and
easily distinguished larger mammal species, as well as on some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals.
Over 400 full-colour photographs combine with concise but pertinent information on well over 200 mammal
species, highlighting the diagnostic features of each mammal. Full-colour distribution maps have been
provided for the continent, and where relevant, typical spoor are featured as further guides to species
identification. Symbols indicating habitat, activity period and endangered species provide essential
information at a glance, and colour coding serves as a quick reference to the various mammal groups."
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Field Guide to the Mammals of
Southern Africa (2nd Edition)
von Chris Stuart & Tilde Stuart
Paperback, 2. Auflage, 272 Seiten, über
500 Farbfotos, Farb- & Schwarzweißillustrationen, Übersichts- & Verbreitungskarten Struik
Publishers (Südafrika), 1993, ISBN 1-86825-519-0
Rückentext: "Few places on earth can
rival southern Africa's wealth of mammal species - some 337 out of a world total of around 4250. Chris and
Tilde Stuart's Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa has been specially designed to
facilitate the identification of what would otherwise be a bewildering array of groups of similar species
and is the first field guide to use full-colour photographs to highlight the characteristic features of each
land mammal. It is also the first to include whales and dolphins. The book is divided into 112 colour
plates, where possible each plate groups related or similar species to make comparisons easy. Opposite the
plates are concise identification pointers which draw attention to the diagnostic features of each species,
together with a wealth of additional biological information on measurements, habitat, behaviour, food and
reproduction. Distribution maps have been provided for the majority of species. Where relevant, skin
photographs and spoor drawings have been included to supplement the text."
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A Field Guide to the Tracks &
Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife (2nd Edition)
von Chris Stuart & Tilde Stuart
Paperback, 2. Auflage, 310 Seiten, Farb-
& Schwarzweißfotos, Schwarzweißillustrationen Southern Book Publishers
(Südafrika), Januar 1999, ISBN 1-86812-764-8
Synopsis: "Every animal leaves some
indication of its presence or its passing - a track, a dropping, a feeding sign or just a depression in the
grass. By teaching the reader how to read these signs, this book offers information about animal behaviour,
feeding patterns, movements and relationships with their environment. It allows the reader to look first at
the track or sign, then, by means of keys, to determine the animal group or species responsible. The keys
refer the reader to detailed descriptions and illustrations. To enable quick identification, the book is
arranged into chapters on tracks, droppings and bird pellets, feeding signs, other signs (such as
mud-wallows, scent-marks and shed skins) and skulls."
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Field Guide to the Trees of the
Kruger National Park (2nd Edition)
Verleger: "Each of the 800 or so
species covered in this useful guide has been photographed by the author in full colour, in its natural
habitat. Each entry contains a wealth of information on the tree's fruit, bark, flowers, and leaves, on
aspects of its growth rate, its weight, uses of the wood, medicinal value and much more. A useful feature is
the inclusion of notes on a further 175 species which, although not growing to tree proportions in the Park, do so
elsewhere and are classified as trees in the National Tree List."
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A Guide to the Common Wild Flowers
of Zambia and Neighbouring Regions
von Doreen Bolnick (Text & Illustrationen), Vorwort von Frederick J.T. Chiluba
Rückentext: "Here is the first field
guide for the non-professional to the common wild flowers of Zambia, with many species also found in the
eastern, central and southern African region. Two hundred and twenty-one species are beautifully illustrated
in water colour and reproduced at half life-size. The descriptions note form, colour range, distinguishing
features, likely habitats, blooming season, distribution in Zambia and in other countries. For some wild
flower species there are additional notes on suitability for cultivation, local uses, toxicity, pollinators,
indicators of disturbed sites and species which are protected. This book will be a useful guide not only for
students but also for tourists, residents and those travelling to, or living in Zambia and neighbouring
countries."
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Verleger: "This guide to the birds of
southern Africa has become an institution for bird watchers in southern Africa. It is the ornithologists'
bible – deservedly popular for its accessibility and ease of use. It illustrates and fully describes all
the birds recorded from Antarctic to the Zambezi, including the birds from the southern seas as well as
those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. This seventh edition
of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa has been completely revised and redesigned to incorporate the
latest available information relating to the birds of the region and to make this the most user-friendly
edition yet."
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Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (Reissued 7th Edition)
Synopsis: "Kenya is situated astride
the Equator and is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. From the idyllic white beaches of coral
sand, facing the Indian Ocean, to the snowfields at the top of Mt Kenya more than 5000 metres above sea
level, it is a land of great diversity, wild landscapes and abundant wildlife. The flora too is very varied.
Among the trees and shrubs of the forests and bush and in the extensive grasslands, nearly three hundred
different kinds of orchids can be found. This is the first book devoted to the orchids of Kenya. It deals
with all the epiphytic species, the lianes in the genus Vanilla, and finally the terrestrial kinds. They are
all described in a logical and comparable way. Approximately two-thirds of the species are illustrated in
colour, many of them in close-up. An important chapter describing the work on orchid conservation at the National Museums of Kenya,
in Nairobi, is also included. The text describes each species, where it grows in Kenya, and when it flowers.
Other countries in Africa where each can be found are also mentioned. For each of the 50 genera there are
historical notes and distribution data as well as hints on cultivation. Keys to the genera and species are
provided. In conjunction with the photographs and descriptions, these keys will enable everyone with an
interest in these fascinating plants to identify those they find in Kenya today. The book will also be
useful to orchid enthusiasts living in or visiting other parts of Africa because many of the species are
widespread in the continent. Growers of African orchids in many other parts of the world will find the
wealth of information it contains invaluable."
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Synopsis: "This photographic guide
deals with the basics of bird identification in East Africa by presenting those species that are most likely
to be seen in accessible habitats throughout the region. The book is aimed directly at field identification.
For those species that are sexually dimorphic, have both breeding and non-breeding plumages, or in which the
juvenile plumage differs markedly from that of the adult, more than one photograph has been included.
Thumbnail silhouettes aid the reader in quickly locating the correct group of birds, and for each species
account a map shows the bird's distribution."
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Synopsis: "This pocket-sized book has
been designed primarily for use in the field, but if peruse it at leisure you will reap further benefits. By
looking at the photographs frequently you will be able to remember the bird. The authoritative text
describes key identification features, and there are full-colour photographs illustrating each of the 257
species. Thumbnail outlines are provided on each family group enabling quick identification."
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Plants of the Okavango Delta A Field Guide
von Karen Ellery & William (Fred)
Ellery, Mandy-Jane Balkwill
(Illustrationen),Heather Borchers (Illustrationen) & Jane Browning
(Illustrationen),Vorwort von Tim Liversedge
Paperback, 238 Seiten, 36 Farbfotos auf 12
Tafeln, Schwarzweißillustrationen, Diagramme, 2 Karten
Tsaro Publishers (Südafrika), 1997, ISBN 1-86840-240-1
Rückentext: "Ranging from the tiny,
delicate insectivorous sundew plant found in the permanently wet bogs to the towering, majestic jackalberry
trees, from the strikingly beautiful lotus flower to rustling stands of the giant papyrus sedge, this field
guide to the plants of the Okavango Delta will prove invaluable to botanists and interested beginners alike.
More than 220 of the most common plant species found in the area are described and illustrated. For each
species the book provides a scientific and common name and information on their derivations, a fairly
detailed description, notes on the ecology and uses of the species, as well as other interesting
information. In addition, a comprehensive overview of the ecology of the Okavango Delta ecosystem is
provided as part of the introduction. In an attempt to ease the often difficult process of plant
identification, a number of features have been included in this book: clear, accurate ink drawings of each
species; simple identification keys, which use characters that are easy to see and recognise in the field;
illustrated 'quick guides' to the most common plants within selected habitats. As vegetation ecologists,
Karen and William (Fred) Ellery have been involved in research in the Okavango Delta for over a decade. It
is their wish that this book will serve to promote interest in the wise management and conservation of this
remarkable ecosystem."
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Roberts' Birds of Southern Africa (6th Edition)
von Gordon Lindsay Maclean (Text), Kenneth Newman (Illustrationen) & Geoff Lockwood (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe, 6. Auflage, 871 Seiten,
Farbillustrationen auf 77 Farbtafeln, Schwarzweißillustrationen, Verbreitungskarten
John Voelcker Bird Book Fund (Südafrika), 1993, ISBN 0-620-17583-4
Synopsis: "Roberts' Birds of
Southern Africa was first published in 1940. Now in its sixth edition, the book has been known to
generations of birders simply as Roberts, and has been one of South Africa's publishing
success stories. This new edition illustrates 907 species of birds in full colour and incorporates a vast
amount of information. Features include: several dichotomous keys and other aids to bird identification for
beginners; enlarged distribution maps in colour, showing at a glance whether a bird is resident (green),
breeding migrant (blue), or nonbreeding migrant (yellow); sonograms of most vocalizations to aid
interpretations of birdcalls, all fully explained in the introduction; rainfall and vegetation maps in
colour; abbreviated text references to important works published on particular species or families of
birds."
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Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (2nd Edition) The region's most
comprehensively illustrated guide
von Ian Sinclair (Text), Phil Hockey (Text) & Warwick Tarboton (Text),
Peter Hayman (Illustrationen) &
Norman Arlott (Illustrationen)
Paperback, 2. Auflage, 448 Seiten,
Farbtafeln, Farb- & Schwarzweißillustrationen, Übersichts- & Verbreitungskarten Struik Publishers
(Südafrika), Januar 1998, ISBN 1-86872-033-0
Beschreibung: "This field guide,
first published in 1993 became a runaway best-seller and soon found its place alongside the other,
older-established guides to birds of the sub-region. This successful publication was followed in 1996 by The Sasol Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa,
which allowed for the artwork to be reproduced at a larger scale. The Larger Guide also introduced
new user-friendly features, including colour coding and a full-colour spread of reduced bird images
representing distinct bird groups as a quick reference guide. The text and maps were also updated, and new
species to the southern Africa region were included in three additional plates at the back of the book. This
second edition incorporates all of the new features of The Sasol
Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa plus a great deal more. Each species the book
provides the bird's common name (English and Afrikaans), its scientific name and its Roberts number. Furthermore for each species the following
information is given: its length; key points for identification; plumage descriptions of the male, female
and immature, and breeding and non-breeding birds, where applicable; typical behaviour; call; habitat; nests
and food, where this is relevant to identification. Colour coding and reduced bird images make finding bird
groups much easier than before and a list of bird families (in alphabetical order), with their page
references, appears at the front of the book as a further quick reference. A checklist to birds of the
region is included. All new species introduced in The Sasol Larger
Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa have now been incorporated into the standard field guide -
and in their rightful places (family groups) within the book. Recent discoveries and reclassifications are
included, representing the most recent research. Previously cluttered plates have been uncluttered, in some
instances resulting in the creation of a new plate for clearer presentation of the bird images and 40 new
images have been painted and have been incorporated into the plates. Many plate changes and rearrangements
have been effected to improve the existing layout. Colour images of relevant birds have been introduced into
the family accounts at the front of the book. Wherever possible, labels on the colour plates have been
dropped in favour of a numbering system that corresponds with numbered species accounts, starting at number
1 on each new spread."
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Sasol The Larger Illustrated Guide
to Birds of Southern Africa
von Ian Sinclair (Text) & Phil Hockey (Text),
Peter Hayman (Illustrationen) &
Norman Arlott (Illustrationen), Vorwort von Paul du P. Kruger
Rückentext: "Sasol The Larger
Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa is the most comprehensively illustrated field guide to
birds of the subregion. All of the more than 900 species currently recognised as occurring within southern
Africa are covered in this guide, in more than 4000 images spread over 200 colour plates. The text details
plumage characteristics, habitat, status and call, and habits been carefully integrated with the plates for
ease of use in the field. Following on the success of the smaller-format Sasol Birds of Southern Africa [1st edition], this new edition is more than just a
revamped version. It is a whole new book. The larger format allows for a better appreciation and easier use
of the paintings, which illustrate subspecies, age and sex plumage variations, and flight characteristics.
The original plates have been carefully examined and amended where necessary. All species texts and
distribution maps have been evaluated and updated by specialists. Twelve new species have been included and
illustrated on three new plates. Also included is a discussion of bird classification and nomenclature, as
well as an 'essay section' highlighting differences between species that present images of different bird
groups are new features which enable users of the guide to find their way around the book more easily."
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Smithers' Mammals of Southern
Africa (3rd Edition)
A Field Guide
von Peter Apps (Redaktion), Clare Abbott (Illustrationen), Penny Meakin (Illustrationen) & Noel Ashton (Illustrationen)
Paperback, 3. Auflage, 364 Seiten, Farb-
& Schwarzweißillustrationen, Übersichts- & Verbreitungskarten Southern Book Publishers
(Südafrika), 1996, ISBN 1-86812-659-5
Rückentext: "This update of the most
authoritative popular guide to the mammals of southern Africa introduces a new concept in southern African
mammal guides: that of a handbook offering in-depth information about the mammals that occur in the region.
Species are authoritatively discussed and each entry includes the following elements: Illustrations - each
species is beautifully and accurately illustrated; Descriptions - in-depth species descriptions discuss
everything from physical appearance to habitat, social structure, diet and conservation status; Distribution
maps - up-to-date and accurate; Spoor - illustrated with a scale to show size; Symbols - show conservation
status and time of activity: diurnal, nocturnal or crepuscular; Smithers number - for reference to The
Mammals of the Southern African Subregion. Black and white line drawings showing the relative scale of
groups of similar mammals have been included to further aid identification. With expanded information on
each species, this book will satisfy the interests of the general reader as well as the wildlife enthusiast.
The book now also includes entries on the whales, dolphins and seals that can be seen along the southern
African coastline. Dr. Peter Apps co-ordinated the revision of this field guide, based on the late Reay
Smithers' original text Land Mammals of Southern Africa."
Synopsis: "This guide presents those
approximately 250 species that are most likely to be seen in accessible habitats throughout the sub-region.
It is a book aimed directly at field identification, and the text written for each species highlights the
diagnostic feature or combination of features that will enable the birdwatcher to most easily identify the
bird. Specifically designed for use in the field, the book groups like species, thus enabling the
birdwatcher to quickly compare similar birds."
Synopsis: "This pocket-sized book has
been designed primarily for use in the field. Clear colour photographs show the general build, distinctive
coloration and scale pattern of each snake and other reptiles to aid identification in the field. Thumbnail
silhouettes are used to lead the reader to the reptile group most closely resembling the species seen. The
text concentrates on key identification features but also gives additional information on location,
breeding, venom, and other interesting characteristics. The maps pinpoint the areas in which the snakes
occur, and are used to denote the racial differences that occur amongst the various reptile groups in
different regions."
Synopsis: "Africa's wealth of
wildlife is legendary and draws thousands of visitors to the continent each year. Identification of the
different species is made easy by clear field text, colour photographs and characteristic features. Where
applicable, age and sex differences are illustrated. Features include: Compact and easy-to-use format.
Authoritative text. Grouping of those animals which are difficult to differentiate in the field, for
purposes of comparison. Thumbnail silhouettes, providing quick access to the group of animals most
resembling the one seen. Distribution maps showing occurrence in Africa, as well as a list of the major
parks and reserves in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Rwanda, Tanzania,
Uganda and Kenya in which each animal is likely to be seen."
Verleger: "In der ganzen Welt wird
das Beobachten von Vögeln immer beliebter. Zur Bestimmung der Vögel liegt eine umfangreiche Literatur vor,
die verwirrend wirkt, u.a., wenn es sich wie im Falle des südlichen Afrikas um über 900 Arten handelt. Von
diesen begegnet man wahrscheinlich nur einigen Hundert, die übrigen kommen entweder nicht häufig vor,
leben in einem bestimmten Biotop oder sind selbst mit Hilfe eines Führers schwer zu entdecken. Indem sich Südafrikanische
Vögel in Bild und Text auf 265 der häufigsten, auffallendsten Arten konzentriert, erleichtert dieser
Führer die schnelle, genaue Bestimmung der Vögel am Wegrand oder in Wildschutzgebieten. Besondere
Vorzüge: Deutliche Buntfotos, die Unterschiede zwischen Männchen und Weibchen, Schlicht- und Brutkleid,
ausgewachsenen und jungen Vögeln hervorheben. Beschreibungen, die sich auf bestimmende Merkmale
konzentrieren. Vergleiche mit anderen Vögeln, deren Größe, Gestalt und Färbung zu Verwechslungen führen
könnte. Miniaturschattenrisse, die den Beobachter schneller zur Familie des Vogels führen. Genaue Karten
der Verbreitungsgebiete. Das kompakte, handliche Format."
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Two Oceans (New Edition)
A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa
von George M. Branch, Charles L.
Griffiths, Margo L. Branch & Lynnath E. Beckley
Rückentext: "Exuberant in colour and
bursting with life, Two Oceans captures the diversity of southern Africa's rich marine heritage. This
unrivalled field guide meets the needs of scientists, students and beachcombers alike, encapsulating our
knowledge and allowing the identification of over 1400 species, from sponges to whales and from seaweed's to
mangroves. The authors, George and Margo Branch, Charlie Griffiths and Lynnath Beckley, are internationally
recognised scientists."
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Verleger: "One of a series of guides
devoted to birdwatching, this book contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the regions and
advice on planning bird-watching trips. It deals with over 200 sites in detail, and mentions many others.
Each country is covered alphabetically, including archipelagos and isolated islands off the African
mainland, for example, the Azores. Bird lists are included under the headings 'Endemics', 'Specialities',
'Others' and also 'Other Wildlife', if relevant. Access details are given, often with detailed site maps.
The emphasis of the book is 'bird finding', that is, where to go for the 'best' species."
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