Chris and Tilde Stuart's Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - Hardcover

Stuart, Chris; Stuart, Tilde

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0883590220 ISBN 13: 9780883590225

Publisher: Ralph Curtis Pub, 1989

Synopsis

Greater southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, almost 400 - all of which are covered in this fully revised, comprehensive field guide. While the term African mammals might conjure up the more celebrated species, such as elephant, lion, leopard or rhino, it is in fact the smaller animals such as shrews, genets and bats that comprise the bulk of the region s mammal species. Often overlooked but included here, are also the marine mammals seals, whales and dolphins that are found in our oceans. This new edition of Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa has been expanded to include species found in Angola, Zambia and Malawi. It has also been extensively revised to include the most recent research in terms of new findings and new taxonomy. Up-to-date information, revised distribution maps and new images (where available) have been combined in a modern, full-colour layout. Colour coding is used to group families, and spoor and size icons are included for quick reference with each mammal entry. Skull photographs have been grouped at the back of the book for easy comparison. In addition to detailed descriptions of each species, the text offers insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris and Tilde Stuart, both actively involved in mammal research, are the founders of the African Carnivore Research Programme and the Arabian Wildlife Research Centre. They are well known for numerous popular books, among them the highly successful Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa and Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife

Synopsis:

In this guide to the prolific mammalian wildlife of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and part of Mozambique, a married conservationist couple describe the characteristics of species grouped in 112 color plates with pointers on identification, distribution, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and food. The volume uniquely includes whales and

About this edition

• Publisher: Ralph Curtis Pub
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0883590220
• ISBN 13: 9780883590225
• Binding: Hardcover