Bøger af Keith Barnes

The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar's wildlifeThe Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent's variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen.The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar's wildlifeAttractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographsCovers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seenProvides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservationIntroductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments

South Africa's Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most diverse conservation areas in Africa, and a hugely popular visitor attraction. Animals of Kruger National Park is a compact and beautifully illustrated guide, and the essential companion for any safari to the region. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, this detailed photographic guide provides information on identification, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, reptiles and frogs likely to be seen. Introductory sections provide background information on the park and its habitats, when to visit and where to go, and other practical considerations that will help to enhance your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the animals of this incredible region.The essential all-in-one Kruger safari companion, ideal for all visitorsUnique and attractive layout, featuring 216 stunning colour photographs, 116 track (spoor) illustrations and two mapsCovers 57 mammals, 17 reptiles and eight frogsFeatures the 'Big 5'-elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses and buffalos-as well as other iconic and charismatic animalsProvides key information on identification, behaviour, biology and conservation

A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of Greater Southern Africa The vast region of Greater Southern Africa--which includes Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe--is home to a truly extraordinary diversity of birds. This spectacular field guide covers all of the region's bird species--resident, breeding, migrant, and vagrant.Covers all 1,198 species recorded in the region, including details of all the plumages and races likely to be seenFeatures 272 color plates with more than 3,300 illustrationsIncludes concise species accounts that describe key identification features, racial variation, status, range, habitat, and voiceProvides an up-to-date distribution map for each species