Wildlife of East Africa (Travellers Guide) [Paperback]

David Hosking (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0007134185 | ISBN-13: 978-0007134182 | Publication Date: April 2, 2002

This text, a complete guide to the region, features 475 species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect and tree. It should prove a useful companion for all those considering a trip to the game reserves, and for anyone interested in the wildlife of this region. Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20 years, each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph, and there are also full species descriptions. The text includes information on wildlife photography: the best type of camera, film and lenses to use, information on techniques, and also codes of conduct. There is also a map showing the major national parks in the region.

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About the Author

David Hosking is a wildlife photographer who, together with his wife Jean, runs the Frank Lane Picture Agency, one of Britain's old nature history photo libraries. He also runs Hosking Tours Ltd., a company that specialises in nature photographic holidays. Martin Withers is one of Britain's finest nature photographers. He has travelled extensively throughout the world in pursuit of nature subjects for his photography and as a tour leader with the UK based tour operator Hosking Tours.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harper Collins (April 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007134185
• ISBN-13: 978-0007134182
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,060,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A First Rate Guide to all the Wildlife of E. Africa, March 1, 2006

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C. Clark (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildlife of East Africa (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) (Paperback)

I've just returned from safari in Tanzania, where this guide proved extremely helpful. It's small and lightweight -- check out its dimensions and weight in comparison to others. Yet it seems indestructable after several weeks of heavy use, high humidity and occasional rains.

Nearly everything I wanted to identify could be found here: mammals and birds, not to mention reptiles, turtles and some trees. The index was simple for a novice to use (omitting most of the Latin names). The pictures and descriptions then helped make identifications fairly easy.

There are many guides available. Those who saw my Withers and Hosking, however, were quick to approve of its ease of use.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and handy on Safari, February 23, 2006

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V. Altman (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildlife of East Africa (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) (Paperback)

The Wildlife of East Africa was a most valuable asset to me while on Safari in Northern Tanzania. I was able to easily locate, identify, and review the bird and animal sightings and identify by name those that were not familiar to me. I was the envy of the rest of my group. No one else had a handbook that was quite as handy in information and size.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Books on Africa (Quality Photographs), July 25, 2006

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John A. Smith MD "TripleDoc" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildlife of East Africa (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) (Paperback)

Excellent quality photographs. If you are going to Africa, you need to know how to identify animals other than lions and zebras. This book is a goldmine.