Southern Africa: Spectacular World of Wildlife - Hardcover

Editors Of Reader's Digest

9781874912057: Southern Africa: Spectacular World of Wildlife

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 187491205X ISBN 13: 9781874912057

Publisher: Readers Digest, 1994

There's nothing quite like it anywhere in the world. It's a visual tour de force - complete with high drama, raw tragedy, sound effects and stunning costumes. Scripted by Nature and choreographed by the weather, hunger and sheer chance, it's the spectacular world of southern African wildlife. The variety of the landscape, the extremes of climate, and the huge diversity of vegetation create ideal conditions for a fraternity of wild animals unequalled anywhere else on Earth. More than 900 species of birds cohabit freely with 338 mammal species, a diverse population of reptiles and amphibians, and an inestimable number of insects. In South Africa alone, nearly six million hectares of land are devoted to conservation. There is a growing awareness of the importance of wildlife heritage, and the necessity for its continued survival, in spite of industrial development and the encroachment of man. Fuelling this awareness is the commitment of a group of dedicated photographers who spend days, m

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Normally you don't think of whales and seals when you think of African animals, but they are included here in this remarkable collection of photographs (with many superb closeups) that depict all varieties of wildlife found in southern Africa. Chapters are arranged by habitat-desert, mountain, forest, grassland, sea, and shore. While the text is lean, it is informative, as are the captions for each photograph. Special sections throughout, called portfolios, highlight behaviors such as hunting, eating, and playing. An appendix describes major game reserves, what to see, when to visit, and more. For public libraries and collections on Africa and photography.
Nancy Moeckel, Miami Univ. Libs., Oxford, Ohio
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