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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders > General

Insectopedia - The Secret World of Southern African Insects (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition): Erik Holm Insectopedia - The Secret World of Southern African Insects (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition)
Erik Holm 3
R350 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Insectopedia uncovers the fascinating and infinitely varied world of insects. It explores their intriguing behaviour and biology – from mating and breeding, metamorphosis and movement to sight, smell, hearing and their adaptations to heat and cold.

A chapter on superorganisms probes the curious phenomenon of social communities among insects; another covers the critical role that these creatures play in maintaining the fragile balance of life on our planet. The book concludes with a 60-page illustrated field guide, describing most insect orders and their main families.

Previously published as Insectlopedia of Southern Africa, this fully revised and redesigned edition includes up-to-date information throughout, an expanded ID section, and several hundred new photographs.

Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback): Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback)
Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths
R600 R541 Discovery Miles 5 410 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Authoritative and informative, Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars provides a comprehensive overview of the moth fauna of the region.

Featuring more than 1,500 of the 11,000 species occurring here, the guide focuses on those that are most abundant, of economical or ecological importance, conspicuous or unusual.

This essential guide offers:

  • Authoritative text richly supported with photographs of both adult moth and larva
  • Clear ID pointers plus information on biology, habitat and distribution
  • An informative introduction covering evolution, life cycle, diversity and ecological importance of moths
Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback): Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback)
Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
R530 R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Thoroughly revised and updated, this long-awaited new edition of Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa remains the most comprehensive guide to South African spiders published to date.

It features over 780 of the more common spider species encountered in the field and in homes and gardens, as well as representative species from some of the rarer spider families.

  • ‘Quick Keys’ to the 72 South African spider families provide a useful starting point to identification.
  • Succinct genus and species accounts cover identifying characteristics, breeding, behaviour, distribution and conservation status.
  • Colour photographs and/or illustrations as well as distribution maps support each entry.
  • Introductory chapter discusses spider morphology, spider life cycle, the functions of silk, as well as spider collection techniques.
  • Section on venom identifies species that pose a danger to humans, unpacks neurotoxic and cytotoxic venom, and details the symptoms and treatment of spider bites.
Kinders se Spinnekoppe van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Rudi Steenkamp Kinders se Spinnekoppe van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Rudi Steenkamp
R190 R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Save R25 (13%) Pre-order

Verken die wonderlike wêreld van Suider-Afrika se spinnekoppe – hulle kom in hordes verskillende vorms en groottes, en is veel slimmer as wat jy dink! Hierdie stampvol kinderboek verduidelik waar spinnekoppe woon, wat hulle eet, hoe hulle jag, watter gif hulle het, en hoe hulle hul kleintjies beskerm. Treffende makrofotografie verken die wêreld van spinnekoppe soos nooit tevore nie. Ontmoet ’n spinnekop wat spoeg om sy prooi te vang, een wat in seeskulpe wegkruip, nog een wat as ’n mier vermon is . . . en meer as vyftig ander – van die welbekende Langbeenspinnekop tot die pragtige Blomkrapspinnekop, stekelrige Krimpvarkiespinnekop en goedgekamoufleerde Basspinnekop.

Beehive Mancala - A Nature Board Game (Game): Tony Hall Beehive Mancala - A Nature Board Game (Game)
Tony Hall; Illustrated by Tatiana Boyko
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

PLAY AND LEARN: learn about bees and biodiversity as you play this family strategy game for age 6+, based on traditional Mancala

SCREEN-FREE FUN for two players aged 6 and up

SOMETHING TO TREASURE: this is a quality product made to last, with bespoke illustration and sleek and stylish packaging

EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: this game is one of our nature games, others include Bird Bingo, I Saw It First! Ocean, Match a Leaf, Under the Sea

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books

Buzz the bees to the flowers to collect pollen and then back to the hive to make honey for feeding and growing your very own bee colony. The player with the largest colony wins! Based on the ancient gameplay of mancala, Beehive Mancala is a fun strategy game for adults and children aged 6+. Includes facts about the bees and flowers featured, plus details on the honey-making process and the importance of bees from the beekeeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Chalk Streams - A Unique Environment Worth Conserving (Hardcover): Dick Hawkes Chalk Streams - A Unique Environment Worth Conserving (Hardcover)
Dick Hawkes
R1,139 Discovery Miles 11 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A book of evocative and atmospheric photographs taken by Dick Hawkes to create a representative record of this precious and ecologically unique habitat - before much of it is lost to the many threats it faces. Chalk streams have been described as England's "rainforest". Around 85% of the world's chalk streams are in England. They are beautiful, biologically distinct and amazingly rich in wildlife, but are under threat from man-made issues of abstraction, pollution from chemicals and effluent, development for housing, and climate change. Included in the book are images of typical habitats and species of wildlife found in chalk streams and water meadows, highlighting those that are rare or most under threat.

Thirty years of butterflies in traditional lancashire and Cheshire (Hardcover): Peter Hardy Thirty years of butterflies in traditional lancashire and Cheshire (Hardcover)
Peter Hardy
R1,473 Discovery Miles 14 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Thirty years of Butterflies in traditional Lancashire and Cheshire. A regional butterfly atlas with a difference: taking three ten-year periods (last decade of the 20th century and the first two decades of the 21st), this book documents the changes in distribution and abundance of all the butterfly species which occur of have occurred within vice-counties 58, 59, 60 and the furness portion of 69, which equate to the true historic or traditional English counties of Cheshire and Lancashire a " a a no legislation has ever changed the boundaries of Britaina s traditional countiesa a From a base in the MerseyValley, close to the border between the counties, the author explores the length and breadth of both of them, noting how the butterflies have been affected by human activities as well as by the forces of Nature, and also takes a closer look at the 1974-created administrative areas of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, and their central cities of Liverpool and Manchester. There is also a section of flowers which butterflies use for their nutrition within the two counties.

Butterfly Notebook Set - 3 A5 lined notebooks with stitched spines (Notebook / blank book): Oxford University Museum of Natural... Butterfly Notebook Set - 3 A5 lined notebooks with stitched spines (Notebook / blank book)
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
R327 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Jones' Icones' is a stunning six-volume manuscript containing paintings of some of the most important butterfly and moth collections at the end of the eighteenth century. It is the work of William Jones (1745-1818), a wealthy wine merchant from Chelsea who, on retirement, devoted the rest of his life to studying and painting butterflies and moths. Held in the archives of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the volumes contain over 1,500 ink and gouache paintings representing 760 species from around the world. Work continues to this day to determine whether all the original specimens depicted still survive. This set of three A5, softback notebooks with high quality ruled paper makes an exquisite gift for nature-lovers and writers alike.

Locusts and Wild Honey... (Paperback): John Burroughs Locusts and Wild Honey... (Paperback)
John Burroughs
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd edition): Tracey Hawthorne Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tracey Hawthorne
R120 R111 Discovery Miles 1 110 Save R9 (7%) In Stock

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser Æn fassinerende blik op die ryke verskeidenheid spinagtiges wat in die streek voorkom. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene spesies in Suider-Afrika identifiseer.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Locusts and Wild Honey (Paperback): John Burroughs Locusts and Wild Honey (Paperback)
John Burroughs
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Life of the Bee (Paperback): Maurice Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee (Paperback)
Maurice Maeterlinck
R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Garden Bugs (Fold-out book or chart): Richard Lewington RSPB ID Spotlight - Garden Bugs (Fold-out book or chart)
Richard Lewington; Marianne Taylor
R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Gardens are often crawling with all kinds of garden bugs, and even the smallest plot can be an important haven for wildlife. But can you distinguish between a Garden Snail and a Strawberry Snail? Or can you tell a False Widow Spider from a Harvestman? These are just some of the more than 2,000 different species of garden bugs that are found in the British Isles, many of which we depend on for our own survival. RSPB ID Spotlight Garden Bugs is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of more than 50 of our most widespread and familiar garden bugs by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side-by-side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our garden bugs, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on bug houses and implementing wildlife-friendly garden practices are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Caterpillars (Fold-out book or chart): Marianne Taylor RSPB ID Spotlight - Caterpillars (Fold-out book or chart)
Marianne Taylor; Illustrated by Richard Lewington
R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Whether you are out in the countryside or at work in the garden, you might encounter several different kinds of caterpillars. The larval stages of butterflies and moths, caterpillars come in many shapes, sizes and colours, and each has its own particular charm. But can you tell a Comma from a Small Tortoiseshell? Or distinguish between the caterpillar of a Drinker and Fox Moth? These are only a few of the hundreds of caterpillars found in the UK, many of which are just as beautiful and varied as their adult counterparts. RSPB ID Spotlight Caterpillars is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 60 of our most widespread and familiar caterpillars by renowned artist Richard Lewington. * Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification * Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field * The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our caterpillars, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them * Practical tips on how to make your garden more caterpillar-friendly are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Butterflies (Fold-out book or chart): Marianne Taylor RSPB ID Spotlight - Butterflies (Fold-out book or chart)
Marianne Taylor; Illustrated by Richard Lewington
R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK's gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs. RSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK's resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on how to create a butterfly-friendly garden are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Bees (Fold-out book or chart): Marianne Taylor RSPB ID Spotlight - Bees (Fold-out book or chart)
Marianne Taylor; Illustrated by Richard Lewington
R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Watching a garden busy with bees is one of the joys of summer. But can you tell a White-tailed Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee? Or confidently distinguish between a Patchwork Leafcutter Bee and a Long-horned Bee? Britain and Ireland are home to more than 270 species of bees, some of which play an important ecological role through their industrious pollination of our crops and wildflowers. RSPB ID Spotlight Bees is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 40 of our most widespread and familiar bees by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our bees, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on bug houses, planting for pollinators and gardening for bees are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

Enchanted Night Butterflies - Let your imaginations fly high (Hardcover): Daisy Mcginnis Enchanted Night Butterflies - Let your imaginations fly high (Hardcover)
Daisy Mcginnis; Illustrated by Daisy Mcginnis
R837 Discovery Miles 8 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Honey Bees (Hardcover): Jurgen Tautz Honey Bees (Hardcover)
Jurgen Tautz; Photographs by Ingo Arndt
R659 Discovery Miles 6 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bees are a symbol of nature conservation. People all over the world are studying their fate and the threats posed to them by human activity and biodiversity loss. This is a stunning photographic record captures for the first time the unique way of life of the, forest-dwelling honey bee. A lavish, picture-led book, this is a unique collaboration between Germany's leading bee expert, Prof. Dr Jurgen Tautz, and one of the world's top nature photographers Ingo Arndt, which documents a major research project into the mysterious, hidden world of the honey bee.

MONARCHS In Butterfly Town U.S.A., Pacific Grove, California (Hardcover): Patricia Hamilton, Pacific Grove Photographers MONARCHS In Butterfly Town U.S.A., Pacific Grove, California (Hardcover)
Patricia Hamilton, Pacific Grove Photographers
R964 Discovery Miles 9 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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