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An imaginative and fairytale-inspired colouring book from the
author of Garden of Fairytale Animals and Kingdom of Curious
Creatures. This beautiful collection of 80 line art designs
captures a magical and charming setting. Fully-coloured examples
are included as inspiration and full-spread designs are mixed with
stand-alone designs to offer a variety of colouring options, all
printed back-to-back on high-quality paper
Southern Africa has a wealth of mammal fauna, and is home to about 530
species, including tiny shrews, intriguing pangolins and majestic
whales. All the species that occur in the region are featured in this
updated sixth edition of Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern
Africa. This comprehensive guide features:
• Fully updated text based on the most recent research and taxonomy.
• Detailed species accounts describing key identification
characteristics, behaviour, habitat, diet, reproduction and longevity.
• Visual identification tools, including full-colour photographs, spoor
and size icons, and skull photographs.
• Up-to-date distribution maps showing the geographical range of each
species within the region.
This vibrant, informative guide showcases the diverse wildlife of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
It profiles over 60 mammal species – from the wildebeest that migrate in vast herds across the Serengeti plains to the big cats that lie in wait, as well as smaller species such as caracals, genets and bats. It also features 50 of the more common and charismatic bird species, 30 reptile and amphibian species, 10 iconic trees and a range of interesting insects.
Stunning full-colour photographs capture the essence of this popular game-viewing and birdwatching destination: action-packed river crossings, beautiful landscapes and African creatures great and small.
This book is both a useful guide in the field and a valuable memento.
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was an English
novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was a florid,
popular writer of his day, who coined such phrases as "the great
unwashed," and "the pen is mightier than the sword."
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was an English
novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was a florid,
popular writer of his day, who coined such phrases as "the great
unwashed," and "the pen is mightier than the sword."
From the Azteca to the Appaloosa, Choctaw to the Palomina, Brumbys
in Australia to the Mongolian, from rare breeds such as the Polish
Konik to the semi-feral Pyrenean Pottok, Horses celebrates a wide
variety of breeds from all around the world. Ranging from dressage
to police horses, from racing horses to rodeo and polo, the book
looks at the anatomy and lifecycle of foals and yearlings, colts
and fillies, stallions, mares and geldings around the globe. It
includes draft horses and warmbloods, light horses and
thoroughbreds, gaited horses, ponies and breeds that have become
feral. Each photograph is accompanied by a caption with fascinating
information about the characteristics of each breed. Illustrated
with 200 outstanding colour photographs, Horses is an exquisitely
produced work packed with lively information about this beloved
animal.
From a very young age, the Wildlife Man loved and held a
fascination with animals. This is the story of how his passion for
wildlife, originally a hobby, became first a part of his job as a
police officer, then his full-time occupation and his life. He is
respected and admired for his work to this day.
- The stunning ninth book in the Remembering Wildlife charity series
- Remembering Tigers is full of images generously donated by many of
the world's top wildlife photographers
- All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to projects
working to protect tigers
Remembering Tigers is the ninth book in the Remembering Wildlife
fundraising series, which has so far raised more than USD $1.4 million
for conservation. The aim of the creators is to make the most beautiful
book ever seen on a species and use that to raise awareness of the
plight facing that animal and funds to protect it. Each book is full of
images generously donated by many of the world's top wildlife
photographers. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated
to projects working to protect tigers.
The new edition of this popular field guide has been fully updated
and revised, making it one of the most comprehensive guides to the
mammals of the southern African sub-region: Expanded number of
smaller mammal species as well as eight of the more abundant sea
mammals. An easy-to-use key to identify the mammals. A sketch
indicating the size of the mammal in relation to a human profile.
Detailed species description, including information on the
conservation status, food, sexual dimorphism, life expectancy,
enemies, habitat, habits and breeding of 137 of the region's mammal
species. More than 200 excellent colour photographs illustrating
sexual dimorphism and different subspecies where applicable. For
the first time the mammal "calls" can be heard from the pages of
this field guide when using the Callfinder (an optional extra).
Colour photographs and illustrations of field signs such as
droppings and spoors. Updated distribution maps of all the species.
Mammal Guide of Southern Africa is a must for every tourist, hiker
and nature lover to enjoy at home and when visiting our National
Parks and game reserves.
Four decades ago, the areas around Yellowstone and Glacier National
Parks sheltered the last few hundred surviving grizzlies in the
Lower 48 states. Protected by the Endangered Species Act, their
population has surged to more than 1,500, and this burgeoning
number of grizzlies now collides with the increasingly populated
landscape of the twenty-first-century American West. While humans
and bears have long shared space, today's grizzlies navigate a
shrinking amount of wilderness: cars whiz like bullets through
their habitats, tourists check Facebook to pinpoint locations for a
quick selfie with a grizzly, and hunters seek trophy prey. People,
too, must learn to live and work within a potential predator's
territory they have chosen to call home. Mixing fast-paced
storytelling with rich details about the hidden lives of grizzly
bears, Montana journalist Robert Chaney chronicles the resurgence
of this charismatic species against the backdrop of the country's
long history with the bear. Chaney captures the clash between
groups with radically different visions: ranchers frustrated at
losing livestock, environmental advocates, hunters, and
conservation and historic preservation officers of tribal nations.
Underneath, he probes the balance between our demands on nature and
our tolerance for risk.
Tony Hutson illuminates the nocturnal world of bats and examines
how they have adapted to habitats in every corner of the world.
Beginning with the fossil record and what it reveals about their
relationship to other mammals, Hutson discusses their unique
aerodynamics and their extraordinary feats of echolocation. He
discusses their life cycle, diet and foraging strategy, breeding,
roosting, and migration patterns as well as their predators,
parasites, and man-made threats to their ecosystem. Bats are
long-lived mammals which can form enormous colonies containing tens
of millions of creatures, a concentration of mammals paralleled
only by human cities. Topically, the book looks at the viruses
harboured and tolerated by bats and their impact on humans. The
book also contains an appendix of bat families and subfamilies and
gives details of the number of genera or species, distribution,
size, roost habitat and diet.
Kruger Self-Drive, Routes, Roads and Ratings is not only the first comprehensive guide to all roads in Kruger National Park, but also suggests routes to drive from every camp.
The book rates every single road in Kruger according to the probability of predator and antelope sightings, scenic beauty and birding opportunities. The road descriptions feature a write-up of the vegetation, game viewing opportunities and history where applicable, as well as images taken on that specific road. The final section features the most common mammals, reptiles, birds and trees found in the Park. In addition, the book boasts detailed maps featuring the roads and routes of the Kruger National Park.
The revised and updated second edition features brand new maps, all new photographs and updated text.
Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Slange & Ander Reptiele van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser 'n fassinerende blik op die reptiele van die streek. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en verspreidings kaarte, asook maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene reptielspesies in Suider-Afrika kan identifiseer.
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