Review
"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 suggest
Product Description
Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companion has been the bestfield guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals.An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition hasbeen revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm of those watching these magnificentanimals at zoos and wildlife parks, and on film.The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioralactivities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, andcare of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table inwhich the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates aredescribed for easy reference. In addition, useful maps show the major nationalboundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide. The bookincludes an extensive glossary, as well as tips on wildlife photography, a list oforganizations working to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and whento see the animals.
