Southern African Wildlife by Mike Unwin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Southern African Wildlife by Mike Unwin Southern African Wildlife Guide - Expert information and travel advice featuring southern African wildlife, flora and fauna, birdwatching, practical field tips, conservation, safaris and natural history. Includes the Okavango Delta, Zambezi Valley, Kalahari, Luangwa Valley and national parks such as Kruger, Hwange, Chobe and Etosha. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This new, thoroughly revised edition of Bradts Southern Africa Wildlife guide provides an overview of all southern African wildlife - not only big game and other large mammals, but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it is reliable as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides. Countries covered include Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, with Malawi and Zambia both added to this new edition. Colour photographs illustrate all key species and the engaging text extends beyond basic identification features to illuminate the natural history and ecology of the wildlife that visitors will encounter. Text has been updated throughout to reflect the latest conservation initiatives and wildlife population figures. Included are a practical guide to tracks and signs, plus top tips for optimising your wildlife experience, as well as a where to go overview which outlines the key wildlife attractions of each country and, together with a seasonal highlights calendar, enables visitors to plan a safari that suits their interests. AUTHOR: Mike Unwins experience of southern Africa began in 1988, when he arrived as a teacher in Zimbabwe and spent much of the next two years chasing wildlife around the bush. He quickly fell in love with the region - its people and its wildlife - and, over five more years based in Eswatini, he was able to explore all its key conservation areas. Hands-on wildlife experience ranged from safari adventures, such as wild camping in the Kalahari and canoeing the Zambezi, to volunteer work for the Southern African Frog Atlas Project and setting up the Swaziland Bird Club. Since returning to his native UK and becoming a freelance writer, Mike has returned regularly to southern Africa on assignment, revisiting old haunts and discovering new ones. Today his body of work reflects his knowledge, experience and passion. Author of more than 35 books on wildlife for both adults and children, and regular contributor to numerous publications - from national newspapers such as the Telegraph to specialist magazines such as Travel Africa - Mikes numerous awards include UK Travel Writer of the Year (British Guild of Travel Writers, 2013) and Bradt/BBC Wildlife Nature Writer of the Year (2000). He is also an accomplished photographer, illustrator and public speaker, and an enthusiastic imitator of unusual animal noises. Author Biography Mike Unwins experience of southern Africa began in 1988, when he arrived as a teacher in Zimbabwe and spent much of the next two years chasing wildlife around the bush. He quickly fell in love with the region - its people and its wildlife - and, over five more years based in Eswatini, he was able to explore all its key conservation areas. Hands-on wildlife experience ranged from safari adventures, such as wild camping in the Kalahari and canoeing the Zambezi, to volunteer work for the Southern African Frog Atlas Project and setting up the Swaziland Bird Club. Since returning to his native UK and becoming a freelance writer, Mike has returned regularly to southern Africa on assignment, revisiting old haunts and discovering new ones. Today his body of work reflects his knowledge, experience and passion. Author of more than 35 books on wildlife for both adults and children, and regular contributor to numerous publications - from national newspapers such as the Telegraph to specialist magazines such as Travel Africa - Mikes numerous awards include UK Travel Writer of the Year (British Guild of Travel Writers, 2013) and Bradt/BBC Wildlife Nature Writer of the Year (2000). He is also an accomplished photographer, illustrator and public speaker, and an enthusiastic imitator of unusual animal noises. Table of Contents ImpressionsIntroductionWhats new?, How to use this book, Learning the lingo, The southern African environmentHabitatsSavannah woodland, Grassland, Forest, Desert, The arid zone, Fynbos, Wetlands and waterways, The coast, The human landscapeMammalsCarnivores, African elephant, Hoofed mammals, Primates, Ant-eating oddities, Small mammals,Marine mammalsBirdsSeabirds and waterbirds, Ground birds, Raptors, Near-passerines: a mixed bag of birds, Perching birdsReptiles and AmphibiansTortoises, turtles and terrapins, Snakes, Lizards, Crocodiles, FrogsInvertebratesMillipedes and centipedes, Arachnids, InsectsTracks and SignsTracks, Droppings, Whos at home?, Feeding signsMaking the Most of ItPlanning your trip, Looking for animals, Other ways to watch wildlife, Roughing it, Photography, Back homeWhere to GoBotswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, ZimbabweFurther InformationIndex Review "Not only a fascinating read but a mine of information about the sheer abundance and variety of wildlife that calls this part of Africa home. From the savannahs of Kruger to the wetlands of the Okavango, to the arid wastes of the Namib Desert and the slopes of Zimbabwes Eastern Highlands; and from the Big Five to the horse-like antelope, thick-knee wader and spotted joker butterfly, Unwin has it covered." Travel Africa Promotional Key Sales Points.Covers all species types, not just big game.Offers a practical mix of wildlife and visitor information.Malawi and Zambia added to this edition.Reflect the latest conservation initiatives and wildlife population figures.Includes a raft of new photographyAbout Bradt Travel Guides.Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print.Serial WINNER of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years.Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign Long Description This new, thoroughly revised edition of Bradts Southern Africa Wildlife guide provides an overview of all southern African wildlife - not only big game and other large mammals, but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travelers, it is reliable as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides. Countries covered include Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, with Malawi and Zambia both added to this new edition. Colour photographs illustrate all key species and the engaging text extends beyond basic identification features to illuminate the natural history and ecology of the wildlife that visitors will encounter. Text has been updated throughout to reflect the latest conservation initiatives and wildlife population figures. Included are a practical guide to tracks and signs, plus top tips for optimising your wildlife experience, as well as a where to go overview which outlines the key wildlife attractions of each country and, together with a seasonal highlights calendar, enables visitors to plan a safari that suits their interests. Review Quote A book like this is a must if you are going on safari. Its an invaluable guide. Description for Sales People Key Sales Points. Covers all species types, not just big game. Offers a practical mix of wildlife and visitor information. Malawi and Zambia added to this edition. Reflect the latest conservation initiatives and wildlife population figures. Includes a raft of new photographyAbout Bradt Travel Guides. Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print. Serial WINNER of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years. Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign Details ISBN1784779180 Author Mike Unwin Publisher Bradt Travel Guides Language English Year 2022 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1784779180 ISBN-13 9781784779184 Format Paperback DEWEY 591.968 Series Bradt Travel Guides (Wildlife Guides) Imprint Bradt Travel Guides Place of Publication Buckinghamshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 328 Publication Date 2022-05-13 AU Release Date 2022-05-13 NZ Release Date 2022-05-13 UK Release Date 2022-05-13 Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Alternative 9781804690376 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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