Buch, Englisch, Band 4, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 128 mm x 191 mm, Gewicht: 404 g
Reihe: Princeton Pocket Guides
Buch, Englisch, Band 4, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 128 mm x 191 mm, Gewicht: 404 g
Reihe: Princeton Pocket Guides
ISBN: 978-0-691-12239-7
Verlag: PRINCETON UNIV PR
This is an essential guide for anyone with an interest in wildlife who visits Africa--from the tourist on safari to the more experienced naturalist. Compact and beautifully illustrated, it is ideal for use in the field, while its coverage is the most comprehensive for any book of its size.First pocket guide to cover every species of terrestrial African mammal Adapted from the highly acclaimed Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals Fully illustrated with the author's superb color artwork Easy-to-read distribution maps Concise text and clear layout for quick, easy reference Practical format makes it ideal for use in the field
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Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia) Meeres- und Süßwassersäuger
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia) Beuteltiere (Monotremen)
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia) Primaten
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface 6
Introduction 7
How to Use this Guide 8
The African Environment 9
Evolution in Africa 18
Mammals 20
Primates 21
Bats 68
Insectivores 88
Hares 94
Rodents 98
Carnivores 142
Scaly Ant-Eaters 176
Afrotheria 178
Odd-Toed Ungulates 192
Even-Toed Ungulates 200
Further Reading 258
Glossary 259
Scientific Name Index 264
English name Index 269
