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The Safari Companion : A Guide to Watching African Mammals Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates by Richard D. Estes (1999, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. Other features include: Expert Illustrations Useful maps showing major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks An extensive glossary Tips on wildlife photography A list of organizations working to protect African wildlife "The best behavioral field guide ever."--Sy Montgomery, author of Tamed and Untamed "The book is more than a field guide; it is a valuable tool for conservation."--Kathryn S. Fuller, President, World Wildlife Fund (U.S.A.)

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Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN-10
1890132446
ISBN-13
9781890132446
eBay Product ID (ePID)
553919

Product Key Features

Book Title
Safari Companion : A Guide to Watching African Mammals Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates
Author
Richard D. Estes
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Animals / Wildlife, Africa / Central
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Nature, Travel
Number of Pages
459 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
27.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ql60
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
Library Journal- Anyone who goes on safari will want to make room in his or her suitcase for this treasure. Estes, who is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute as a research associate, spent over eight years doing fieldwork in Africa and over 17 years leading safaris. His admirable qualifications as an expert on the social ecology of African mammals are reflected in the text, which describes approximately 86 species of African mammals. Introductory chapters give practical advice on how to observe animals, including tips on using binoculars and photographic equipment. Other chapters are arranged by standard taxonomic classification. Estes first covers the characteristics of families and subfamilies and then goes into even more detail on the individual species, charting behaviors one can expect to see and the usual context or meaning. Icons illustrating the behaviors effectively take the reader to a description of the behavior being observed. Appended to the text are a brief suggested reading list, addresses of major wildlife organizations, a glossary of terms, and a thorough index. The only "fault" with this exceptionally well-written and researched book is its size. With a 6 9 trim and some 470 pages of text, this is a fairly large, hefty volume to pack on safari--but it is worth the extra effort, as nothing compares with it. Essential for any traveler to Africa, any student of animals or behavior, any zoo visitor, and any size public library.
Table of Content
1. Social and Mating Systems 2. Observing African Mammals 3. Understanding Animal Behavior Part I: Antelopes and Other Ruminants 4. Introducing Antelopes and Other African Ruminants 5. Duikers 6. Dwarf Antelopes 7. Gazelle Tribe 8. Reedbuck/Kob Tribe 9. Vaal or Gray Rhebok, Pelea capreolus 10. Horse Antelopes 11. Hartebeest Tribe 12. Impala, Aepyceros melampus 13. Bushbuck Tribe 14. African or Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer 15. Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis Part II: Other Hoofed Mammals 16. Swine 17. Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius 18. Rhinoceroses 19. Zebras and Asses 20. Hyraxes or Dassies 21. Elephant, Loxodonta africana[superscript en] Part III: Carnivores. 22. Introducing Carnivores
Illustrated by
Otte, Daniel
Dewey Decimal
599/.096
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by re-32340Mar 22, 2023
Great guide for observing animals in Africa
If you are going to Africa the guide lists all the animals where they live and the best places to see them. Use it as a guide because it is more like a text book in that you will find it difficult to read it like a book from cover to cover book was recommended by a professional photographer for anyone taking a trip to Africa
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