A pocket-friendly field guide to the mammals of Africa
From giraffes and lions to gorillas, mandrills, zebras and zorillas, Africa is the greatest mammal-watching region in the world. Every species of land mammal on the continent is featured in this handy and portable guide.
Concise text focuses on identification, accompanied by maps for every species, with the superb illustrations placed opposite the text for easy reference.
Adapted from the Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals by the same author, this pocket-friendly guide is an essential addition to the backpack for any safari.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Excellent, comprehensive field guide so you can tell your puku from your lechwe. * BBC Wildlife *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Höhe: 190 mm
Breite: 129 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-1-4729-7845-5 (9781472978455)
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Jonathan Kingdon was born in the former Tanganyika, and has spent the better part of his life in Africa. Acclaimed as both a leading academic and a prominent artist, Jonathan is an acknowledged authority on African mammals and is the author of numerous books on the subject. He was the founding and senior editor of the award-winning six-volume Mammals of Africa.
Preface
Introduction
How to Use this Guide
The African Environment
Evolution in Africa
Mammals
Afrotheria
Primates
Rodents
Hares, Rock-Hares and Rabbits
Hedgehogs
Shrews
Bats
Carnivores
Pangolins
Odd-toed Ungulates
Even-toed Ungulates
Further Reading
Glossary
Index
