The Okavango Companion
Author: Peter Hancock (Biologist)
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9789996803611
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Wildlife of the Okavango
Author: Duncan Butchart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2016-09-01
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1775843394
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A remarkable variety of animals and plants can be found in the wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This photographic guide covers more than 470 of the area’s most conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, fi shes, invertebrates, trees and aquatic plants. An informative introduction describes the area’s geology, climate, habitats and the key roles played by some animals, such as termites and elephants. The species accounts feature concise text describing the species’ appearance, size, habits, habitat and status, with full-colour photographs to facilitate identification.
The Chobe Companion
Okavango
Author: Karen Ross
Publisher:
Published: 1992-02
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780563363484
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Based on a three-part television series, this book examines how, despite the Kalahari's immense wilderness of sands and sun-dried grasses, nature has adapted to the scarcity of water. It looks at the ecology of the Okavango Delta and at what is being done to conserve the environment of Botswana.
Birds of Botswana
Author: Peter Hancock
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2015-11-24
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13: 0691157170
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The definitive field guide to the birds of Botswana Here is the ultimate field guide to Botswana's stunningly diverse birdlife. Covering all 597 species recorded to date, Birds of Botswana features more than 1,200 superb color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and a color distribution map for each species. Drawing on the latest regional and national data, the book highlights the best birding areas in Botswana, provides helpful tips on where and when to see key species, and depicts special races and morphs specific to Botswana. This is the first birding guide written by a Botswana-based ornithologist and the only one dedicated specifically to Botswana. Portable and easy to use, Birds of Botswana is the essential travel companion for anyone visiting this remarkable country. Covers all 597 species of birds found in Botswana, including subspecies and color variants specific to Botswana Features more than 1,200 color illustrations—with more than one illustration for species where the sexes and ages differ Includes detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and color distribution maps Draws on the latest bird data and the expertise of leading birders in Botswana
The Botswana Birders' Companion
Botswana Safari Guide
Author: Chris McIntyre
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 2014-04-01
Total Pages: 556
ISBN-13: 1841624896
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A guide that takes the traveler to a wilderness in northern Botswana populated almost exclusively by wildlife.
Marion & Prince Edward
Author: A. Terauds
Publisher: AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 192033842X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →ÿ This book tells the story of Marion Island and Prince Edward Island, South Africa's southernmost territories; their fiery origins, their discovery and exploitation, the amazing plants and animals that live and grow there, and their current importance for research and conservation. The book features various photographs which capture the beauty of these remote and unique environments.
Grasses & Grazers of Botswana and the surrounding savanna
Author: Veronica Roodt
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2015-06-03
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 1775842649
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodt’s book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together. The book covers: some 100 grass species (includes sketches and photographs of each species) that are preferred livestock and wild game fodder and that serve as indicators of veld condition; the role of grasses in the food chain; grass anatomy and growth; how grazers have evolved to survive on grasses, both physically and in terms of their behaviour; significant grazers that occur in the region and that play a vital role in shaping the savanna biome, and effective grassland management practices. Nature lovers, farmers, students and tourists who seek an in-depth look at the interactions between grasses and the grazers that depend on them for life need look no further than this invaluable guide.
The Wildlife of Southern Africa
Author: Vincent Carruthers
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2017-02-06
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1775844641
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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
