Smithers Mammals Of Southern Africa

Author : J. D. Skinner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107394058
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region written by J. D. Skinner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Peter Apps
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smithers' Mammals of Southern Africa written by Peter Apps and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Reay H.N. Smithers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431701521
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smithers Mammals of Southern Africa written by Reay H.N. Smithers and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775844641
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wildlife of Southern Africa written by Vincent Carruthers and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Chris Stuart
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775842665
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa written by Chris Stuart and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Reay H. N. Smithers
Publisher : Struik Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781868725502
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smither's Mammals of Southern Africa written by Reay H. N. Smithers and published by Struik Pub. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the mammals of the land and the sea from the southern half of the African continent

Author : Burger Cillié
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa written by Burger Cillié and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With colour photos, distribution maps, spoor, and photos of faeces, and an identification key.

Author : Peter Apps
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781920544850
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wild Ways written by Peter Apps and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa has a rich mammal fauna. Identifying mammals is part of the fun - understanding their behavior is just as fascinating. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Peter Apps describes and interprets the behavior of all the significant mammals from aardvarks to tsessebe.

Author : Kevin Murray
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431701378
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatalog written by Kevin Murray and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-12-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A quick and quirky ID guide to animal droppings for carnivores, primates, antelope, rats and mice, reptiles and birds. Photographs (mostly life-size) and brief text enable quick identification of the animals responsible for droppings. To confirm identity, summary tables give details of average width, length and typical contents of droppings. A recommended reference for local rangers and field guides, it will be of use to anyone with an interest in wildlife, and even to those who simply enjoy walking and observing in the wild. "

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775841049
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Braam van Wyk and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensively updated and expanded edition of the region’s best-selling field guide to trees offers much, much more than the highly successful first edition. Fully updated text (including additional species entries) and distribution maps, numerous new photographs and a new 87-page section of full-tree photographs makes this well-loved guide even more indispensable in the field. Southern Africa has a rich variety of tree species, with an estimated 2 100 indigenous species and more than 100 naturalised aliens. Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa describes and illustrates more than 1 000 of these, focusing on trees that are the most common and most likely to be encountered. Species are logically arranged in 43 groups based on easy-to-observe leaf and stem features, and each account is illustrated by full-colour photographs of the plant’s diagnostic parts. The text also touches on the practical uses of the plants.