Wildlife of the Okavango

Duncan Butchart

ISBN 10: 1775843386 / ISBN 13: 9781775843382

Editore: Penguin Random House South Africa, ZA, 2016

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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, fishes, 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.

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• Titolo: Wildlife of the Okavango
• Editore: Penguin Random House South Africa, ZA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1775843386
• ISBN 13: 9781775843382
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: terza edizione
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

A remarkable variety of animals and plants occur in the magnificent wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This guide to the more common and conspicuous wildlife of Moremi, Chobe, Mudumo and other sanctuaries of northern Botswana and Namibia s Caprivi Strip is an easy-to-use, all-in-one field reference.With over 300 species descriptions illustrated with color photographs, information on geology, climate and habitats, as well as useful tips on watching and identifying wildlife, this guide makes it easier than ever to identify the eagle circling above your camp, the antelope splashing through the wetlands, the fishes of the waterways, or the prominent trees.

Informazioni sull?autore

Duncan Butchart is a naturalist, illustrator and photographer. He has written many books and popular articles, including Wildlife of the Okavango, African Safari Journal and The Vultures of Africa, and is a contributor to Figs of Southern and South-central Africa. He has worked as an ecotourism consultant across Africa, and studied wildlife in Borneo, Thailand, Australia, Peru and Brazil.