VELD Birds of Southern Africa: The complete photographic guide incorporates the latest photographs of, and research and atlas information on, all species of birds recorded in southern Africa to date.

This comprehensive field guide contains almost 2 000 beautiful colour photographs, as well as:

• the latest information on all 991 bird species in southern Africa
• concise entries focusing on identification, behaviour, possible confusion and habitat, along with differences in sex, age, colour morphs and subspecies
• at-a-glance information on each species’ size, food, status and sociality
• brand-new, colour-coded distribution maps reflecting each bird’s status and abundance
• full-length and quick indexes
• an app providing bird calls and additional photographs of plumage variations.

An essential companion, whether you’re out in the field or on the couch at home.

VELD Voëls van Suider-Afrika: Die volledige fotogids bring die heel nuutste foto’s, navorsing en verspreidingsdata oor alle voëlspesies wat tot op hede in Suider-Afrika aangeteken is, byeen.

Hierdie omvattende veldgids bevat nagenoeg 2 000 pragtige kleurfoto’s, asook:

• die nuutste inligting oor die 991 voëlspesies in Suider-Afrika
• bondige inskrywings wat fokus op identifikasie, moontlike verwarring, gedrag en habitat, asook verskille in geslag, ouderdom, kleurvariasies en subspesies
• opsommende inligting oor elke voëlspesie se grootte, kos, status en sosialiteit
• bygewerkte, kleurgekodeerde verspreidingskaarte wat elke voël se status en digtheid aandui
• ’n volledige en verkorte register
• ’n toepassing (“app”) met voëlroepe en addisionele foto’s van kleurvariasies.

Of jy buite in die veld of op die rusbank in jou huis is, is hierdie gids ’n onontbeerlike metgesel.

Sakgids tot Soogdiere van Suider-Afrika is 'n handleiding tot meer as honderd soogdierspesies - van die groot katte tot muise en vlermuise. Elke inskrywing bevat 'n gedetailleerde beskrywing met: Duidelike, volkleurfoto's; inligting oor identifisering, subspesies, massa, hoogte, vokalisasie, ouderdom, habitat, gewoontes, kos, voortplanting en verskille tussen die geslagte. Besonderhede van ander spesies

The Pocket Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa is a handy and compact guide to over a 100 mammal species – from big cats to mice and bats.

Each entry contains a detailed description with:

• Clear, full-color photographs
• Information on identification, subspecies, mass, shoulder height, vocalization, age, habitat, habits, food, breeding, and male and female differences
• Details of other species with which the mammal could be confused, and their differences
• An illustration of typical tracks and their size
• A Southern Africa distribution map
• Listed where appropriate are the most recent standards set for trophy hunters by Safari Club International and Rowland Ward

• A vegetation map and habitat keys for essential, summarised information at a glance on distribution and preferred habitats
• A photographic section on dung
• An illustrated section on spoor and tracking

Vir sowel die beginner as die meer ervare voelkyker is die kompakte klein gids die antwoord. Die volgende aspekte maak hierdie boekie onontbeerlik: Pas in jou hempsak; Prakties en gebruikersvriendelik; Meer as 400 voelsoorte; Uitstekende kleurfoto’s; Kleurvariasies aangedui; Logiese indeling van voelgroepe; Bondige biologiese inligting; Afrikaanse en Engelse name; Suider-Afrikaanse voelnommers; Verspreidingskaarte volgens die nuwe voelatlas; Indeks. Die boekie sal beslis sy man staan teenoor die grotes en is vir die natuurliefhebber so noodsaaklik soos ‘n verkyker!

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.

To both the beginner and the experienced birdwatcher this compact guide will prove as indispensable as binoculars. Special features: Fits your pocket Practical and user-friendly Over 400 bird species Excellent colour photographs Logical grouping of birds Concise biological information English & Afrikaans names Southern African bird numbers Distribution maps according to the new bird atlas Index An essential aid for nature-lovers and heavy-weight birders, you cannot afford to be without this book.

Ein Taschenfurer fur Saugetiere im Sudlichen Afrika is a guide to over a 100 mammal species – from big cats to mice and bats. The German translation is based on the English and Afrikaans editions which have also been completely updated, with 16 new pages of mammals added. Each entry contains a detailed description with: Clear, full-colour colour photographs; information on identification, subspecies, mass, shoulder height, vocalisation, age, habitat, habits, food, breeding, and male and female differences; details of other species with which the mammal could be confused, and their differences; an illustration of typical tracks and their size; a Southern Africa distribution map; listed where appropriate are the most recent standards set for trophy hunters by Safari Club International and Rowland Ward. Additionally, the pocket guide has: a vegetation map and habitat keys for essential, summarised information at a glance on distribution and preferred habitats; a photographic section on dung; an illustrated section on spoor and tracking.

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.