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Zustand: NEW. 448, col photos, col illus, col distribution maps. . PB. NEW. . A richly illustrated field guide to all of Africa's major habitats - packed with invaluable information to help you understand these habitats and their wildlife.With breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the continent's wonderfully diverse habitats. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology, and require no scientific background. Knowing the surrounding environment is essential to getting the most out of your travel experiences. This book offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.* Covers 73 major African habitats, including oceanic habitats* Features hundreds of colour photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat* Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in Africa quickly and accurately* Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants* Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification - invaluable for ecologists* Representative habitat accounts include a feature describing what you can expect to see and experience there* Formatted like a field guide for easy reference. [9780691244761]. …

Interested in seeing some of Africa?s most incredible endemic birds, from Stresemann?s Bush-Crow and Prince Ruspoli?s Turaco to Rouget?s Rail and Spot-breasted Lapwing? What about the rugged mountains of the ?roof of Africa?, the continent?s most extensive highland forests, endless bird-rich savannas, and some of Africa?s most spectacular archaeological sites? If so, then Ethiopia is your destination, and this book will guide you to the best birding sites in this remarkable country. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 256 pp., softcover gr. 8 [14 _ 22.8 cm].…

Want to gaze into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, or marvel at the almost-human antics of chimps? Have you dreamed of seeking out the mysterious endemic birds of the Albertine Rift Mountains? Are you looking for a destination that is still firmly African, but is completely different from the normal ?safari circuit?? If so, then Rwanda is your destination, and this book will guide you to the best natural sites in this gem of a country. Despite its tragic past, the Rwanda of today is one of Africa?s safest, cleanest, and most stable countries. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 256 pp., softcover gr. 8 [22.8 _ 14 cm].…

With breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the continent s wonderfully diverse habitats. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology, and require no scientific background. Knowing the surrounding environment is essential to getting the most out of your travel experiences. Habitats of Africa offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them. __- Covers 85 major African habitats, including oceanic habitats _- Features hundreds of colour photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat _- Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in Africa quickly and accurately _- Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants _- Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification-invaluable for ecologists _- Representative habitat accounts include a feature describing what you can expect to see and experience there _- Formatted like a field guide for easy reference Princeton, New Jersey & Oxford. Princeton University Press. 448 pp., color photos, color illustrations, color distribution maps, flexibound gr. 8 [15,3 x 21.5 cm].…