This pocket guide provides an accessible introduction to the rich reptile fauna of Southern Africa, a region boasting over 600 species, with nearly 70% being endemic. It features 276 of the most visually striking and notable species, including those that are unique or endangered within the region. Designed as an ideal travel companion for exploring Southern Africa's wildlife areas, this guide offers authoritative descriptions of key identification features, supplemented by symbols indicating endangered and venomous species. Full-color photographs, distribution maps, and thumbnail outlines of family groups facilitate quick and accurate identification of the diverse reptiles encountered.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a comprehensive resource for identifying and understanding the reptiles of Southern Africa. It covers essential information for enthusiasts, travelers, and researchers, detailing identification features, conservation status, and geographical ranges. By presenting information in a clear and organized manner, including visual aids like photographs and distribution maps, this guide empowers users to confidently recognize various reptile species and appreciate the unique biodiversity of the region.
Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Author: Branch, Bill
Publisher: Struik Nature
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Pocket Guide Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
Pages: 00160 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00160 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2016-03-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781775841647
Category: Nature : Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Author: Branch, Bill
Publisher: Struik Nature
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Pocket Guide Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
Pages: 00160 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00160 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2016-03-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781775841647
Category: Nature : Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
