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The wildlife of southern Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this popular region. This highly focused guide encompasses all the best wildlife regions south of the Zambezi and Kunene rivers: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, southern Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Giving an overview of each of the diverse habitats of the region, it provides a colourful introduction to the mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates of the area, covering all major animal groups and their behavioural characteristics. Offering a country-by-country summary of key wildlife sites, the guide suggests how to make the most of a safari, from planning your trip to tracks and signs and photography tips. Designed both as a souvenir and a practical guide, the book should appeal to the field naturalist and the first-time safari visitor alike.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   34 of 34 people found the following review helpful: Ranger in your pocket!, 7 Sep 2003 By A Customer If you think that going on safari should consist of more than lazily ticking off a lion, a hippo and a zebra before heading for the barbeque, this is the book for you. It takes you deep into the bush and opens your eyes in the way that a ranger in the field might do, from explaining the breeding habits of turtles to advising what to do if charged by a lion. The writing is infused with enthusiasm, and has a lightness of touch that keeps you reading - it's therefore ideal for whetting your appetite before you go, keeping you company while you're there, and offering a nostalgic reminder when you get back. The book is wide in scope, covering mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians as well as habitats, tracks and how to go about a safari. But astonishingly for a book you can slip into your pocket, it offers much more than a brief overview. Unless you are a specialist, this is all you would really need to appreciate everything you see (other than a field guide to birds, which you would need for identification purposes). Both the photography and illustrations are superb. I'm off to South Africa in a few weeks, and my copy is already dog-eared.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   23 of 24 people found the following review helpful: The business!, 26 Aug 2003 By A Customer Southern Africa has to be one of the best wildlife-watching destinations on earth, with far more to see and enjoy than can be packed into the average two-week itinerary. This new wildlife-watching guide will help visitors make the most of this animal extravaganza. Mike Unwin, who obviously loves the area and its animals, takes us on a lively, quirky tour of the wildlife, highlighting the 'greatest hits' but not neglecting the less well-known but no less fascinating species and groups. The book also has plenty of travel advice and information on animal tracks and signs. It's illustrated with a wealth of beautiful colour photos, and many of the author's own superb line drawings. It's wonderfully inspiring - I can't wait to road-test it in the field.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 2 customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews