Dave hamman (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Quarto,144 pp.,colour photographs, fine copy in dustwrapper. The cheetah has been harassed and hounded to the point of extinction. Author Luke Hunter, a specialist on African carnivores, looks into the history, evolution, behaviour and day-to-day survival of one of the most fascinating of the big cats. He discusses the ancestry of the cheetah, its hunting strategies, reproduction, social behaviour and status throughout Africa and Iran â" the last remaining pocket of the species in Asia. He also focuses on the tenuous future of the cheetah, its decreasing habitat and declining numbers, and deals with the immediate and long-term conservation issues facing the species. The text is accompanied by beautiful photographs by Dave Hamman. DUSTWRAPPER TEXT Esteemed for its speed and athleticism, admired for its grace and beauty, coveted for its hunting prowess, the cheetah has nonetheless been harrassed and hounded to the point of extinction. Author Luke Hunter, a specialist on African carnivores, looks into the history, evolution, behaviour and day-to-day survival of one of the most fascinating of the big cats. He discusses the ancestry of the cheetah, its hunting strategies, reproduction, social behaviour and status throughout Africa and Iran - the last remaining pocket of the species in Asia. Hunter also focuses on the tenuous future of the cheetah, its decreasing habitat and declining numbers, and deals with the immediate and long-term conservation issues facing the species. His authoritative text highlights the latest research on cheetahs, dispelling the myths and providing a comprehensive overview of the cheetah in the wild. Throughout the book, his first-hand field observations supplement data on the latest ecological discoveries from cheetah researchers across Africa. Powerful, full-colour photographs by Dave Hamman make this book a visual feast and reveal a world that is both intensely private and highly dramatic. Hamman's portrayal of the many modes and activities of this elusive animal presents a sumptuous gallery of photographs, while at the same time serving to broaden our knowledge - and help ensure the survival - of this remarkable and beautiful cat.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. some edge wear on both book and jacket. contents are clean, neat and soundly bound copy. good copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. Heavy Book, may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed, slightly marked, small creases, chipped and edge worn. The binding is excellent.[INF37] GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa, Large book. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages are immaculately clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented beautifully in cellophane. The binding is strong and the book charming. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. heavy, extra postage may be required. the covers, both jacket and book are neat and much presentable. internally clean. excellent binding. fine copy.[SK](if30). Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. minor evidence of usage. a clean and pleasant copy in fine condition. slightly heavy copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.