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Kirstenbosch - A Visitor's Guide (Paperback, New Edition): Colin Paterson-Jones, John Winter Kirstenbosch - A Visitor's Guide (Paperback, New Edition)
Colin Paterson-Jones, John Winter
R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) In Stock

This visitor's guide has been fully updated and revised to include changing garden exhibits and new features, such as the the Boomslang elevated walkway.

An attractive memento and guide to Cape Town’s world-famous botanical garden, it traces the history and development of Kirstenbosch, from its establishment in 1913 to the showcase of indigenous flora it is today.

It includes:

  • Prominent garden features (the Protea, Erica and Cycad gardens, Dell, Boomslang Tree Canopy Walkway, Conservatory, and more)
  • Floral highlights of all four seasons
  • A detailed map (with walking, climbing and mountain bike routes)
  • Spectacular photographs (many against Table Mountain)
Sky Guide Southern Africa 2025 - An Astronomical Handbook (Paperback): Astronomical Handbook for SA Sky Guide Southern Africa 2025 - An Astronomical Handbook (Paperback)
Astronomical Handbook for SA
R180 R139 Discovery Miles 1 390 Save R41 (23%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa  is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers.
 
Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, and includes photos, diagrams, charts and images.
 
The most trusted guide to the southern skies.

Hiking Beyond Cape Town - 40 Inspiring Hikes Outside The City (Paperback): Nina du Plessis, Willie Olivier Hiking Beyond Cape Town - 40 Inspiring Hikes Outside The City (Paperback)
Nina du Plessis, Willie Olivier
R320 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R70 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hiking Beyond Cape Town opens a gateway to the myriad trails and tracks that await hikers – young and old, novice and experienced – beyond the confines of the city.

This collection of day trips outside of Cape Town features 40 trails, fanning out from the south coast to the west and covering a range of varied hikes in between. Ranging between 2 to 7 hours, the hikes are tailored for single-day trips, although a handful will require overnighting.

Each hike entry includes an accurate, up-to-date route description, a map of the trail, and directions for getting to the start. In each case, an upfront summary outlines the distance, duration, grade of difficulty, and elevation of the hike, as well as other details. Striking colour photographs and observations about the plant and animal life along the route add lively interest.

A brief introduction provides expert advice on gear, planning and preparation.

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
R340 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R74 (22%) 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.

Palaces Of Stone - Uncovering Ancient Southern African Kingdoms (Paperback): Mike Main, Thomas Huffman Palaces Of Stone - Uncovering Ancient Southern African Kingdoms (Paperback)
Mike Main, Thomas Huffman
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Across the face of southern Africa are more than 460 remarkable stone palaces, once the abodes of kings. Some are small, others ramble, but many are absolutely astonishing: all are the legacy of kingdoms past.

Palaces of Stone brings to life the story of these early African societies, from AD 900 to approximately 1850. Some, such as Great Zimbabwe and Khami in Zimbabwe and Mapungubwe in South Africa, are famous world heritage sites, but the majority are unknown to the general public, unsung and unappreciated. Yet, the stone ruins that have survived tell a common story of innovative architecture and intricate stonework; flourishing local economies; long-distance travel; global trade; and emerging forms of political organisation.

By exploring a selection of known and unknown sites, Palaces of Stone reimagines the apparently empty spaces bequeathed to us by history, an Africa of places that once hummed with life. All that remains now are the ruins – a bedrock from which to unravel the past and understand the present.

Veld - The Gardens And Landscapes Of Patrick Watson (Hardcover, Standard Edition): Garreth van Niekerk Veld - The Gardens And Landscapes Of Patrick Watson (Hardcover, Standard Edition)
Garreth van Niekerk; Photographs by Elsa Young; Artworks by Heidi Fourie
R650 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R190 (29%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Patrick Watson is currently South Africa’s most innovative and versatile landscape architect. Known for designing extensive mega-sites, such as Sun City and an entire Indian Ocean Island, he is also the creator of exquisite small gardens in private homes and quiet spaces for reflection, such as the Apartheid Museum and the Garden of Hope at St George’s Anglican Church in Parktown, Johannesburg.

In all he does, he combines artistic intuition with extensive botanical knowledge and a deep concern for the conservation and restoration of nature. His projects are creative, fresh with inspiration, and often bold, and he uses plants, colours, landforms and space to create visual and emotional experiences.

Covering 23 gardens and landscapes, and richly supported by sensitive photography and some specially commissioned artworks, the book is a beautiful record of a remarkable local talent, a visionary whose art is informed by nature. It recognises and celebrates the combination of knowledge, skill and instinct that make up the man, and the radical influence he has had on his profession.

The West Coast - From Melkbos To The Orange River (Paperback): Leon Nell The West Coast - From Melkbos To The Orange River (Paperback)
Leon Nell 2
R350 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R77 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Leon Nell’s sixth book to explore another captivating part of South Africa reveals a bounty of treasures that give the West Coast, or Weskus as locals call it, its particular allure.

Beginning at Melkbosstrand just north of Cape Town, and ending where the Orange River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the book divides the coastal stretch into four discrete and easily explored regions. Coastal and inland towns are described, together with their main
attractions, offering glimpses into early human history, local culture and traditions, nature and wildlife, and modern-day economic pursuits.

  • SOUTH encompasses the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, various wildflower reserves, Darling, Evita se Perron and !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre
  • CENTRAL covers Yzerfontein and the West Coast National Park, including Langebaan Lagoon, Eve’s Footprints, Postberg Flower Reserve and Saldanha
  • NORTH explores the celebrated fishing industry at Velddrif, St Helena Bay and Elands Bay, and archaeological discoveries in the area
  • DIAMOND COAST spans Doringbaai, Vredendal, Port Nolloth, Kleinzee and Alexander Bay.

Framed by the Atlantic in the west and the winding N7 highway in the east, the West Coast is a place of varied landscapes and vast contrasts: from moody and at times tempestuous seas and windswept beaches, to verdant vineyards and kaleidoscopic swathes of wildflowers in spring. Wild yet tranquil, playful yet contemplative, dramatic yet understated – its eclectic offering beckons residents and travellers alike.
Guide To Sieges Of South Africa - Anglo-Boer Wars; Anglo-Zulu War; Frontier Wars; Basuto Wars (Paperback): Nicki Von Der Heyde Guide To Sieges Of South Africa - Anglo-Boer Wars; Anglo-Zulu War; Frontier Wars; Basuto Wars (Paperback)
Nicki Von Der Heyde 4
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) View more sellers Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A companion volume to the highly successful Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa, this features the pivotal sieges that characterised the Cape Frontier, Anglo-Zulu, Basotho and Anglo-Boer wars in one volume.

Accounts of 17 sieges over the last two centuries explore in detail the historical context in which they occurred, the day-to-day military actions that sustained the investments and the conditions both soldiers and civilians faced while defending their territory against a hostile force. The siege descriptions are animated by maps and a variety of information boxes and human-interest stories, gleaned from diaries, letters and eye-witness accounts, while longer features focus on the practical aspects of siege warfare, such as artillery, medicine, food, and the psychological effects of besiegement. The book also provides practical information for visitors who wish to explore these historical sites.

A fascinating read that will appeal to anyone interested in the volatile history of the country – armchair historians and travellers alike.

Cuddle Me, Kill Me - A True Account Of South Africa's Captive Lion Breeding And Canned Hunting Industry (Paperback):... Cuddle Me, Kill Me - A True Account Of South Africa's Captive Lion Breeding And Canned Hunting Industry (Paperback)
Richard Peirce
R230 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R50 (22%) View more sellers Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Canned lion hunting sprang to the world’s attention with the 2015 launch of the documentary, Blood Lions. This movie blew the cover off a brutal industry that has burgeoned in the last decade or so, operating largely under the radar of public concern.

In Cuddle Me Kill Me, veteran wildlife campaigner Richard Peirce reveals horrifying facts about the industry. He tells:

  • The true story of two male lions rescued from breeding farms
  • The exploitation and misery of these apex predators when they are bred in captivity
  • How young cubs are removed from their mothers mere hours after birth
  • How they are first used for petting by an adoring (and paying) public
  • Their subsequent use for ‘walking with lions’ tourism
  • And how, in the final stage of exploitation, they are served up in fenced enclosure for execution by canned hunters – or simply shot by breeders for the value of their carcass, a prized product in the East

Well researched by Peirce with the help of an undercover agent, and illustrated with photos taken along the way, this is a disturbing and passionate plea to end commercial captive lion breeding and the repurposing of wildlife to cater for human greed.

Wild Karoo - A Journey Through History, Change And Revival In An Ancient Land (Paperback): Mitch Reardon Wild Karoo - A Journey Through History, Change And Revival In An Ancient Land (Paperback)
Mitch Reardon 1
R260 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R57 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

After centuries of relative isolation, the Karoo – South Africa’s parched heartland – is a latecomer to the tourist industry. What was once viewed as a harsh and desolate place of limited attraction is rapidly gaining popularity with visitors who now make the Karoo their destination, keen to partake of its legendary charm, its extraordinary flora and the resurgence of wildlife that once again populates its plains.

Wild Karoo documents Mitch Reardon’s 4,000-kilometre journey of discovery through the region. The book focuses on:

  • local nature conservation in all its facets
  • the game, large and small – some recently reintroduced – plus birds, reptiles and invertebrates
  • the unique, arid-adapted flora
  • the landscape and geology
  • the history and lifestyle of the people who have made a home here
  • plans to combine public and private protected land to create wildlife corridors between isolated parks, re-establishing old migration routes and so reversing some of the effects of human settlement

Beautifully written, and illustrated with evocative photographs, this book is a must read for anyone interested in travel, wildlife and the environment.

Plants Of The Baviaanskloof (Paperback): Douglas Euston-Brown, Magriet Kruger Plants Of The Baviaanskloof (Paperback)
Douglas Euston-Brown, Magriet Kruger 1
R500 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R110 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Eastern Cape lies a narrow valley, flanked by the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges. Named after the chacma baboons that long ago made this 200-km-long kloof their home, the Baviaanskloof is part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site.

It is a meeting point of several different ecosystems, with almost all of South Africa’s eight biomes represented, making for an exceptional diversity of species, including many endemics. Plants of the Baviaanskloof describes well over 1,000 plant species.

It includes:

  • Succinct descriptions of each plant species with full-colour photographs
  • Brief family and genus descriptions, and species counts for the area
  • An introduction covering the geology, climate and vegetation types of the region

Compiled over two decades, Plants of the Baviaanskloof is sure to become an enduring record of the diversity of plant life found here. The only botanical guide for this area, it is a must-have for botanists, gardeners, road-trippers, hikers, travellers and all who have a deep interest in plants.

The Fishy Smiths - A Biography Of JLB & Margaret Smith (Paperback): Mike Bruton The Fishy Smiths - A Biography Of JLB & Margaret Smith (Paperback)
Mike Bruton
R310 R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Save R68 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The discovery of the modern-day coelacanth will forever be linked with the name of JLB Smith. An intense, irascible, eccentric man, JLB (as he was widely known) and his long-suffering wife Margaret were both remarkable South African scientists who changed the course of the biological sciences.

Best known for their research on the coelacanth, they also contributed in many other ways to the scientific study of fishes (ichthyology) and related fields.

  • The first comprehensive biography about JLB and Margaret Smith.
  • Traces their formative years and serendipitous meeting, leading up to the discovery of the coelacanth, and the tumultuous years that followed.
  • Details their punitive work ethic, eccentric and rugged lifestyle, and their astonishingly productive lives.
  • A story awash with adventure, travel, discovery, risk-taking, near-death experiences – and their extraordinary contribution to science.

Illustrated with black-and-white images of the Smiths’ fascinating lives, as well as a 16-page colour section, Mike Bruton’s lively account fills a scientific and biographical niche and will become a classic of the South African scene.

Understanding Elephants - Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Elephant Viewing (Paperback): Elephant Specialist Advisory Group Understanding Elephants - Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Elephant Viewing (Paperback)
Elephant Specialist Advisory Group
R180 R141 Discovery Miles 1 410 Save R39 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Elephants are arguably Africa’s most charismatic animals, and among the biggest drawcards to our game reserves. While the burgeoning game-park industry may be increasing our access to these magnificent creatures, rising human-elephant encounters are an inevitable outcome – sometimes, sadly, fatal. Such encounters could likely have been avoided had those involved understood elephant behaviour, and particularly how these intelligent animals interface with traffic through their territory.

This book describes elephant family life, from rearing of infants to establishing dominance within a herd; it unpacks regular elephant behaviour, the matriarchal system, the particular dangers of males in musth, and many other aspects of their lives. Most of all, it provides guidelines for ensuring safe and enjoyable encounters with these majestic animals.

This is an essential guide for those planning visits to reserves: aside from the interest factor, being able to read the tell-tale signs may just save lives.

Indigenous Garden Plants Of Southern Africa (Paperback): Glenice Ebedes Indigenous Garden Plants Of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Glenice Ebedes 2
R190 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R41 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This handy pocket guide introduces local gardening enthusiasts to some of southern Africa’s most beautiful, beneficial and easy- to-care-for indigenous plants, giving guidance on how best to use them and how to ensure that they flourish.

It offers:

  • A selection of 145 garden-friendly, low-maintenance trees, shrubs and bedding plants perfectly adapted to our local soils and weather conditions
  • Text that’s direct and simple
  • Full-colour photographs that show plant details and ‘in context’ planting
  • Icons indicating at a glance whether a species is evergreen or deciduous, frost-hardy, suitable for a sunny or shaded position, fast or slow-growing, water wise, fragrant and attractive to insects or birds.

An essential handbook for easy-care beautiful gardening.

The author, Glenice Ebedes, is the owner of Grounded Landscaping. She is a graduate of Lifestyle College and an active member of the Guild of Landscape Designers. She specializes in indigenous, wildlife-friendly gardens and her gardens regularly feature in magazines.

Newman's Birds by Colour - Southern Africa's Common Birds Arranged By Colour And Size (Paperback, 4th Updated... Newman's Birds by Colour - Southern Africa's Common Birds Arranged By Colour And Size (Paperback, 4th Updated Edition)
Kenneth Newman, Nick Newman
R450 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R105 (23%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Newman’s Birds by Colour offers beginner birders a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa’s most common birds using colour as a starting point. Now in its fourth edition, this handy illustrated guide has been updated to include the latest common names, expanded habitat information, and up-to-date distribution maps. An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, and includes information on bird anatomy and classification, and guidance on where to look for birds and what you need to go birding.

Geological Wonders Of Namibia (Paperback): Anne-Marie Detay, Michel Detay Geological Wonders Of Namibia (Paperback)
Anne-Marie Detay, Michel Detay
R350 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R77 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This stunning depiction of geology in Namibia combines searingly beautiful photography with clear explanations of how the varied landscapes formed.

Arranged chronologically (starting 13.8 billion years ago), the chapters each deal with a particular event or process that has resulted in the formation under discussion. These include the early beginnings of the Earth, meteorites, canyons and limestone caves, vast desert landscapes, moonscapes and bizarrely-shaped rocks, and Namibia’s astonishing underwater lakes and reservoirs.

Picture-driven, with accessible text, this book features all the highlights of Namibian landscapes and landforms. A treat for travellers real and virtual – those on the road as well as those in armchairs.

Hiking The Fish - The Ultimate Guide To The Fish River Canyon Trail (Paperback): Henk Blanckenberg, Lizet Meyer Hiking The Fish - The Ultimate Guide To The Fish River Canyon Trail (Paperback)
Henk Blanckenberg, Lizet Meyer
R200 R145 Discovery Miles 1 450 Save R55 (28%) In Stock

Hiking the Fish is the ultimate planner for anyone wanting to embark on the Fish River Canyon Trail. Written by expert adventure guides, it combines practical advice, handy tips and full-colour photographs to bring this exhilarating five-day hike to life.

A detailed introduction to the canyon and its surrounds is followed by chapters that cover planning and preparation; bookings and accommodation; hiking, cooking and sleeping gear; nutrition and meal planning; and first aid.

A comprehensive day-by-day route description forms the core of the book.

Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback): Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback)
Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths
R580 R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Save R127 (22%) 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
How To Identify Trees In South Africa (Paperback, Updated 2nd Edition): Braam van Wyk, Piet Van Wyk How To Identify Trees In South Africa (Paperback, Updated 2nd Edition)
Braam van Wyk, Piet Van Wyk
R350 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R77 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This book’s title says it all! Now in an updated second edition, it provides a clear understanding of how trees are constructed and what to look for when identifying a tree.

The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 describes and clearly illustrates the different parts of a tree and their role in tree identification. Part 2 features a key to 43 tree groups, based on easy-to-observe stem and leaf features. It carefully outlines each group and the southern African tree families represented in the different groups. Numerous colour photographs and explanatory illustrations support the text, making this an accessible and easy-to-use guide.

How To Identify Trees In Southern Africa will equip readers with a sound understanding of how trees work and what to look for in order to make a positive ID.

Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition): John Manning Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition)
John Manning
R550 R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Save R121 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of flora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and ‘showy’ plants around the region.

An informative introduction discusses plant diversity, vegetation types, and includes a key to identifying plant groups. The species descriptions follow and each is accompanied by:

  • a vivid photograph,
  • a distribution map showing range, and
  • an indication of the plant’s flowering season.

This invaluable, up-to-date guide provides the tools and information needed to identify flowering plants across South Africa.

Anti-Ageing Tissue Salts (Paperback): Margaret Roberts Anti-Ageing Tissue Salts (Paperback)
Margaret Roberts 3
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R210 R166 Discovery Miles 1 660 Save R44 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Tissue salts are minerals that our bodies need to ensure optimal health. They are found in the Earth’s rocks and soil, and in food that is grown organically in mineralrich soil. Considered to be the basic constituents of our bones, blood, organs and muscles, they are easily absorbed by the human body, with no side-effects. In this book, Margaret Roberts draws on decades of experience to advise readers on using the 12 key tissue salts to slow the ageing process, promote vitality and enhance health. Each tissue salt is presented in its own chapter, with tips on treating specific ailments; and advice on increasing the intake of the salts through the diet. An ailment chart is included for quick reference. An indispensable guide for anyone interested in health, wellness, and using natural remedies to ease the effects of ageing.

Sasol Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback, 5th Revised Edition): Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey Sasol Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback, 5th Revised Edition)
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R500 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R110 (22%) View more sellers Ships in 5 - 10 working days

ow in its fifth edition, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides.

Key features of the 5th revised edition:

  • More than 800 new illustrations
  • Scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app
  • Fully revised text (with latest species records), maps and plate annotations
  • Fresh input from new contributing authors
  • Comprehensive coverage of the region’s birds
The Larger Illustrated Guide Sasol Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback): Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey The Larger Illustrated Guide Sasol Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey
R600 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R132 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This larger edition is based on the updated and expanded fifth edition of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, which has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts.

Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides.

Key features of the 5th revised edition:

  • More than 800 new illustrations
  • Scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app
  • Fully revised text (with latest species records), maps and plate annotations
  • Fresh input from new contributing authors
  • The larger format allows for better appreciation and easier use of the plates.
Tracker Manual - A Practical Guide To Animal Tracking In Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Alex van den Heever, Karel... Tracker Manual - A Practical Guide To Animal Tracking In Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Alex van den Heever, Karel 'Pokkie' Benadie, Renias Mhlongo
R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring all-new spoor drawings, some 200 new photographs and an extra 35 species, this fully revised and updated edition of the ever-popular Tracker Manual is packed with the latest on the art of tracking.

Based on information developed by some of southern Africa’s best traditional trackers, Tracker Manual gives even more guidance on how to identify the spoor of some 190 animal species. Individual chapters cover carnivores, large mammals, antelopes, small mammals, primates, hares and rodents, amphibians and reptiles, birds and insects.

Each account contains:

  • Simple, bulleted text on key points of each animal’s tracks
  • Clear, accurate track drawings
  • Numerous informative photographs, sometimes annotated
  • A list of similar tracks (where applicable), to avoid misidentification

An instructive introduction describes the science of tracking and outlines what to look for in the field, while a quick-reference table compares tracks that are easily confused. This detailed and richly illustrated manual to the region’s most common animal tracks and signs will prove invaluable in the field.

Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback): Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback)
Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
R500 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R110 (22%) 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.
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