National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife

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Author: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

ISBN-10: 0679432345

ISBN-13: 9780679432340

Category: Animals & Habitats in Environmental Science

The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari. All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail. This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and...

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The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari. All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail. This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife.

Introduction15How to Use This Guide25Pt. IThe African ContinentBiogeography of Africa29Countries and Reserves: Where to See Wildlife41Pt. IIColor PlatesAfrican Habitats and Geography155Key to the Color Plates of Animal SpeciesMammalsBirdsReptilesInsectsPtIII Species AccountsMammals443Birds635Reptiles891Insects913Pt. IVAppendicesConservation Status of African Wildlife921Glossary925Picture Credits936Geographical Index945Species Index957