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‘This one feels satisfyingly comprehensive, detailing the animal's looks, habitat, sounds, habits and how best to observe them, all backed up with stacks of photos. And with others in the series on insects, flowers, birds and trees, you can focus on your own particular area of interest.’
Country Walking
‘An essential photographic guide to all mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles and surrounding seas.’
RSPCA Animal Life
Praise for the Collins Complete series:
'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'
BBC Wildlife
'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'
British Wildlife
‘A bookshelf essential’
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The essential photographic field guide to all mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles and surrounding seas.
Collins Complete British Animals is a comprehensive guide to the identification of species and their tracks and trails.
Each animal has two pages of coverage, containing:
• detailed information
• distribution maps
• numerous photographs of the animal itself, its habitat, tracks and signs
Observation tips, habitats and natural history are included for each entry, and species are grouped according to families.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent little reference book, thorough yet portable. Unlike the Collins Complete British Wildlife guide which provides only half a dozen lines and one image for each entry, the Collins Complete British Animals dedicates a couple of pages to each species - one containing identification details, habitats, habits, obervation details, and distribution maps, and the other containing multiple photographs. It might not have as much breadth as the Wildlife guide, but it has far, far more substance.
At the back of the book there are also sections to help with identifying skulls, antlers, droppings, rodent nests, and tracks, and also plans for making bat and dormouse boxes.
It probably goes without saying that it is an animal guide - if you want birds and fish, look elsewhere. That said, reptiles and even whales and dolphins are correctly included.
But I think I should point out, having read another review here, it does not have all the domesticated species. It does have a nod towards the goat, Soay Sheep and Chillingham Cattle, but thats it. But that's not a criticism, it's a wildlife book after all, and a useful one.
At the back of the book there are also sections to help with identifying skulls, antlers, droppings, rodent nests, and tracks, and also plans for making bat and dormouse boxes.
It probably goes without saying that it is an animal guide - if you want birds and fish, look elsewhere. That said, reptiles and even whales and dolphins are correctly included.
But I think I should point out, having read another review here, it does not have all the domesticated species. It does have a nod towards the goat, Soay Sheep and Chillingham Cattle, but thats it. But that's not a criticism, it's a wildlife book after all, and a useful one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The descriptions and photographs fro each species are very detailed and useful. The only thing I would have like would be slightly space given to more detailed distribution maps.
It is good that Collins have included ferrel and domestic species. One thing I do like about this book is the final chapter which gives advice on observing animals. It is usefulto carry in a rucksack for use in the field.
It is good that Collins have included ferrel and domestic species. One thing I do like about this book is the final chapter which gives advice on observing animals. It is usefulto carry in a rucksack for use in the field.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The author has written many of the Collins Wildlife books including the Complete British Birds and this continues the high standard of the others. The book contains excellent photographs and ample room is given to each animal.
The book is a guide to all mammals, amphibians and reptiles that live in the British Isles. There is all the information you are ever likely to need including the tracks that they leave on the ground, their habitat, feeding habits etc. The book also includes all the species of domesticated animal as well.
The book is a guide to all mammals, amphibians and reptiles that live in the British Isles. There is all the information you are ever likely to need including the tracks that they leave on the ground, their habitat, feeding habits etc. The book also includes all the species of domesticated animal as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poor in several respects
Disappointed (and returned mine straight away). Poor layout making it unclear for looking things up quickly (e.g. when "in the field"). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Deimos
Great book
Covers all the species you want with great pics of them as well as their habitat. great for dipping into with the kids and as a field guide
Published 14 months ago by Ken
great stuff
Excellent service.Well packaged quickly posted.What more do you want,excellent book,as expected.Use this seller with confidence
Published 20 months ago by geocle
Great!
Great! I bought this for my husband, he was thrilled with it. Would buy for anyone else!
Published 22 months ago by S. R. Mcgann
Excellent Book
Excellent book with good pictures and ample space devoted to each animal. Particularly like the setions on tracks & other sign. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by rommels cat
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