Wildlife of East Africa Author: Martin B. Withers | Language: English | ISBN:
0691007373 | Format: PDF
Wildlife of East Africa Description
Those looking for a concise yet informative, visually breathtaking yet affordable East African safari need look no further than this spectacular field guide. Featuring full-color photos of 475 common species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and flower, Wildlife of East Africa takes us on an exquisite one-volume tour through the living splendor of the main national parks and game reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Many of the species included--from pelicans to plovers, ostriches to elephants, from the daintiest of antelopes to cattlelike giants, from leopards to lions, baboons to gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes--also inhabit neighboring countries. The selection was based on the personal experiences of the authors, wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for more than twenty years.
Each species is illustrated with a photo and a detailed entry on the facing page; the text is commendably rich for such a compact guide. This information enables the particular animal or plant to be identified by such traits as size, plumage or pelage, color, and shape. An opening section on wildlife photography provides helpful tips on the best type of camera, film, and lenses to use, techniques, and codes of conduct. Wildlife of East Africa is a must for anyone considering a first-hand look at, or simply daydreaming of, the elegant, enormous, or exotic wildlife of East Africa.
- Covers the main parks and reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, plus surrounding countries
- 475 common species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and flower--from ostriches to elephants, leopards to lions, baboons to gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes
- Full-color photographs and detailed entries describing each species
- Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in East Africa for more than 20 years
- Tips on wildlife photography, techniques, and codes of conduct
- Series: Princeton Illustrated Checklists
- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; 1 edition (August 11, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0691007373
- ISBN-13: 978-0691007373
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.6 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
I've just returned from safari in Tanzania, where this guide proved extremely helpful. It's small and lightweight -- check out its dimensions and weight in comparison to others. Yet it seems indestructable after several weeks of heavy use, high humidity and occasional rains.
Nearly everything I wanted to identify could be found here: mammals and birds, not to mention reptiles, turtles and some trees. The index was simple for a novice to use (omitting most of the Latin names). The pictures and descriptions then helped make identifications fairly easy.
There are many guides available. Those who saw my Withers and Hosking, however, were quick to approve of its ease of use.
By C. Clark
The Wildlife of East Africa was a most valuable asset to me while on Safari in Northern Tanzania. I was able to easily locate, identify, and review the bird and animal sightings and identify by name those that were not familiar to me. I was the envy of the rest of my group. No one else had a handbook that was quite as handy in information and size.
By V. Altman
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