
Habitats of Africa
A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
- 448 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Habitats of Africa
A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
About this book
A richly illustrated field guide to all of Africa’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you understand these habitats and their wildlife
With breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the continent’s wonderfully diverse habitats. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology, and require no scientific background. Knowing the surrounding environment is essential to getting the most out of your travel experiences. Habitats of Africa offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.
- Covers 73 major African habitats, including oceanic habitats
- Features hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat
- Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in Africa quickly and accurately
- Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants
- Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologists
- Representative habitat accounts include a feature describing what you can expect to see and experience there
- Formatted like a field guide for easy reference
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Figures and Sidebars
- Introduction
- Regional Introductions
- Conifers
- Deserts and Arid Lands
- Temperate Broadleaf Forests
- Warm Humid Broadleaf Forests
- Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Savannas
- Grasslands
- Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrubs
- Alpine Tundras and Montane Heaths
- Freshwater Habitats
- Saline Habitats
- Anthropogenic
- Index