This long awaited Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of
Africa depicts some of the world's rarest mammals. All of the
larger mammals of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia are
described together with identification notes. In full colour, all
of the endemic species, and distinctive sub-species, are covered by
up to two pages of text with a distribution map and four images,
showing the main characters of the mammal and its habitat. Almost
all of the other species each occupy a full page with two images
and a distribution map. Each species carries details of its
distribution, IUCN status, typical localities, local or alternative
name, size, description, habitat, similar species and behaviour.
The descriptions of the specialties and endemic mammals, including
many endangered and little known species, carry additional
information including history, threats, status, future outlook and
more behavioural details. Experts around the world, who are
specialists in their field, have contributed data to ensure a wide
and up to date coverage. 366 illustrations including distribution
maps and high quality images, designed to show aspects of the
mammal's character and habitat, are presented in a pleasing format
which has been designed to be easy to use and to enable quick
reference to each species. The book is designed for nature lovers,
animal lovers, researchers and broadcasters associated with the
natural world. Travellers, tourists, naturalists, mammal watchers,
animal scientists and tour guides, travelling to or resident in the
countries of the Horn of Africa, will find the field guide of help
in locating and identifying the larger mammals. Other topics
covered include: Country information, additional information about
the endemic mammals, where to find mammals, use of local names,
spelling, place names; Topographical regions, biospheres,
vegetation, habitats, climate, altitudes, Taxonomy - subspecies,
geographical and individual variations; Sources of data, how to use
the book, acronyms, abbreviations, map key; National Parks, nature
reserves, Great Rift Valley, conservation, mammal lists by Horn of
Africa and by country; Bibliography, acknowledgements, four
indexes: general, English names, local names and scientific.
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