National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife [Turtleback]

Peter C. Alden (Author), Richard D. Estes (Author), Duane Schlitter (Author), Bunny McBride (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 1995

The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari. All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail. This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife.

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The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari. All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail. This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife.

Product Details

• Turtleback: 992 pages
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (October 3, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679432345
• ISBN-13: 978-0679432340
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.5 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Wildlife

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for safari, August 25, 2002

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Tracy Hunt (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I just got back from a two week safari in Tanzania and both of my guides raved about my book. They each had books with pictures of birds and animals, not actual photos. The descriptions in this book are accurate, the photos beautiful, and the price is well worth it. I ended up giving my copy to my guide when he took me to the Serengeti airstrip for my trip home. I'm ordering another copy now!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have Reference for Safari Goers!, December 26, 2000

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Yan Gluzberg (East Brunswick, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great reference guide to African wildlife. It could be used on safari to identify some animals or acquire additional information about already well know animals. It can also be used at home to read about the animal behavior, habitats and national parks of Africa. The book has wonderful collection of photographs useful for identification of many species. It also lists national parks and other sanctuaries by country. There are photographs of different wildlife habitats and a chapter explaining the geography of African continent. This is a very useful book, which could be used in many different ways to enjoy or gather information about the wildlife of the African continent. I recommend this guide to anybody interested in the natural history of Africa.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE safari book to take with you., September 28, 2005

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J. Martin - See all my reviews
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It is relatively compact. It has a sturdy vinyl cover. It has beautiful, vibrant pictures of the animals. It has easy to find, to the point descriptions of each species' habitat, mating/birthing, typical prey or food, etc, which is what you want when you're on a bumpy game drive. I bought this, The African Safari Companion and the Safari Journal and this was the only book I actually used on safari in E. Africa. If you're wondering which book to bring - this is it.