The Wildlife of Southern Africa: The Larger Illustrated Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region

by Vincent Carruthers

Paperback, 2008

Rating

(6 ratings; 4)

Publication

Random House Struik (2008), Edition: Revised, 320 pages

Description

This guide embraces over 2000 carefully selected plants and animals, large and small, that are likely to be encountered during a visit to any part of the region. It is ideal for all nature lovers, with over 1200 species illustrated and many more identifiable from the text by reference to similar species. Each chapter has been written by a leading expert in the field, most of whom have published major works in their own right.

User reviews

LibraryThing member John5918
I've found this to be a very handy little guide, covering trees, flowers and fungi as well as animals of all types. It's not as comprehensive as the thick specialist tomes on each type of wildlife, but much easier to use and it covers most of the more common species.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

320 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

1770071997 / 9781770071995
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