Traveller’s Guide – Wildlife of India (Safari Guide S.) - Softcover

Tritsch, Mark F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007110626 ISBN 13: 9780007110629

Publisher: Collins, 2001

Synopsis

India is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Traveller’s Guide Wildlife of India contains photographs and descriptions of 140 species you are likely to encounter either on a holiday or journey around the country.

Although perhaps best known for the Tiger or the Indian Elephant, many other mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, trees and shrubs are also included.

In addition, there is information on India's history, climate, conservation, culture, finding and observing wildlife, and a section on the country's national parks.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Discover the fascinating wildlife of India: the solitary and endangered Bengal tiger, found in the Sundarban mangrove forest in Bengal; the Asian elephant, with single lip and small ears; and the magnificent White-backed vulture, effortlessly gliding from thermal to thermal, waiting for its next, fresh cadaver.

'Wildlife of India'

· Describes over 200 commonly-seen species, including birds, mammals, reptiles and butterflies
· Contains over 250 colour photographs, maps and drawings, including a map of the national parks and sanctuaries
· Is written by a wildlife expert with extensive knowledge of the area
· Includes information on the geography and climate, conservation projects, culture and traditions

Synopsis:

This guide contains photographs and descriptions of 140 species you are likely to encounter either on a holiday or journey around India. Although the country is perhaps best known for the tiger or the Indian elephant, many other mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, trees and shrubs are also included. In addition, there is information on India's history, climate, conservation, culture, finding and observing wildlife, and a section on the country's national parks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0007110626
• ISBN 13: 9780007110629
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192