Author : Peter Apps
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 18,17 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Mammals
ISBN :
Based on Reay Smithers' original work Land Mammals of Southern Africa, this revised and expanded field guide to Southern African mammals is intended for the general reader as well as the wildlife enthusiast.
Author : Chris Stuart
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 975 pages
File Size : 43,80 MB
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775842665
Greater southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, almost 400 – all of which are covered in this fully updated, comprehensive field guide. Now expanded to include species found in Angola, Zambia and Malawi, it has also been extensively revised to include: • the most recent research and taxonomy • revised distribution maps and many new images • colour-coded grouping of families • spoor and size icons • skull photographs, grouped for easy comparison • detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.
Author : J. D. Skinner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 48,48 MB
Release : 2005-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107394058
This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife.
Author : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1866 pages
File Size : 46,22 MB
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775844641
A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 23,6 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Mammals
ISBN :
Author : D. Margaret Avery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 25,79 MB
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108480888
A comprehensive reference on the taxonomy and distribution in time and space of all currently recognized southern African fossil mammals. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Author : Reay H. N. Smithers
Publisher : International Specialized Book Services
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 19,41 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780869542682
Author : Peter Apps
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 37,85 MB
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1431701521
This popular and authoritative field guide to the mammals of southern Africa has been fully revised and updated to include the latest research, while remaining accessible and compact for use in the field. Detailed accounts of over 220 land and nine marine mammal species are discussed in depth, with full species descriptions detailing physical characteristics, habitat, diet, life history, behaviour, field signs and conservation status. Beautiful, accurate illustrations depict each species, and there are up-to-date distribution maps, spoor patterns, symbols showing conservation status, time of activity, and whether the animal occurs only in the subregion. As an extra aid to identification, line drawings show the relative sizes of similar mammals, drawn to a common scale. Smithers’ numbers make for easy cross-referencing to the first and third editions of Mammals of the Southern African Subregion. Written in non-technical language and with a fresh design, this field guide classic will appeal to general readers, wildlife enthusiasts and professional guides, as well as to students and specialists in the field.
Author : Burger Cillié
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN :
With colour photos, distribution maps, spoor, and photos of faeces, and an identification key.
Author : R. Smithers
Publisher :
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 46,75 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780940143524
