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Beschreibung

The essential mammal guide to take on safari, covering every African land mammal.

From giraffes and lions to gorillas, mandrills, zebras and zorillas, Africa is the greatest mammal-watching region in the world. This is the definitive field guide to these animals.

Concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. Every species of African land mammal is covered, with coverage of some of the small-mammal complexes simplified by reference to genera.

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide, and the unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. With more than 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book is an essential companion for anyone visiting any part of Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

The essential mammal guide to take on safari, covering every African land mammal.

From giraffes and lions to gorillas, mandrills, zebras and zorillas, Africa is the greatest mammal-watching region in the world. This is the definitive field guide to these animals.

Concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. Every species of African land mammal is covered, with coverage of some of the small-mammal complexes simplified by reference to genera.

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide, and the unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. With more than 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book is an essential companion for anyone visiting any part of Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent.

Über den Autor
Jonathan Kingdon is one of the foremost authorities on African mammals and a highly acclaimed artist. His many books include the bestselling Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, and he was the founder and senior editor of the award-winning six-volume series Mammals of Africa, both published by Bloomsbury.
Zusammenfassung
Concise text covers identification, distribution, habitat, food, behaviour, adaptations and status for each species
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface and acknowledgements

Checklist of species
Introduction to the first edition
Introduction to the second edition
The African environment

Profiles of all mammal species

Conservation
Further reading
Glossary

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Bloomsbury Naturalist
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472962447
ISBN-10: 1472962443
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Kingdon, Jonathan
Auflage: 2. Auflage
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Naturalist
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 217 x 139 x 35 mm
Von/Mit: Jonathan Kingdon
Erscheinungsdatum: 16.08.2018
Gewicht: 1,147 kg
Artikel-ID: 113752791

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