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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals
You don't have to be Paul Bunyan to build a wilderness home. In
fact, you don't even need an ax, and nails are not an absolute
necessity. What you'll need is Wilderness Shelters, the definitive
guide to building log cabins, camping shelters, blockhouses, and
more.Here are illustrated instructions for everything from felling
trees to splitting logs, from laying foundations to insulating
roofs. The book also shows you how to fashion indoor and outdoor
furniture for your rustic retreat, including tables, benches,
bookcases, beds and ice chambers. And it teaches you to obtain food
from nature and dine in comfort.With its wealth of ideas,
Wilderness Shelters shows that wilderness living can be more
efficient than gadget-ridden urban lifestyles.
Anaconda tells the unexpected story of the world's largest snake.
Written by Jesus Rivas, the undisputed expert on the biology of
anacondas, this is the first authoritative book on the biology of
the green anaconda. In this book, Rivas describes his experiences
over a quarter of a century, exploring the secret life of these
fantastic snakes, including: their diet, movement patterns, life
and tribulations, survival, behavior, and fascinating reproductive
life. More than just presenting facts about anacondas, Rivas tells
his story about studying them in the field. Anaconda presents a
comprehensive treatment of the natural history of the elusive green
anacondas. Drawing on twenty-five years of research on this reptile
in the wild and in captivity, Rivas delves into the biology,
behavior, demography, reproductive habits, and diet of the
anaconda, as well as issues relating to its conservation. Rivas
uses an ecological and evolutionary framework to present his
research and supplements hard data with descriptions of his
research methods, including how he tracked down the anaconda for
observation and study in wild. The resulting book is a complete and
engaging examination of the world's largest snake. The rich
photographs provided, paired with Rivas' storytelling, makes this
the perfect book for anyone looking to learn (or even learn more!)
about this mysterious snake.
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.
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