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Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa
| Author | : William R. Branch |
| Publisher | : Ralph Curtis Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
The herpetological studies in southern Africa have undergone a renaissance sine the original Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa was published more than a decade ago. 83 new species have been discovered in that time, a rate of one every 44 days.
Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
| Author | : Bill Branch |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2016-03-30 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1775843777 |
Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa
| Author | : Tracey Hawthorne |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2015-01-09 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1775842800 |
Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the reptiles of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.
A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa
| Author | : Johan Marais |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Total Pages | : 703 |
| Release | : 2011-11-05 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 192054464X |
This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms. Species descriptions are now accompanied by full-colour photographs. Simple icons make essential information available at a glance. A separate 'look out for' box assists in quickly identifying species in the field. Chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the prevention and treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. This readable and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, campers and householders, or anyone who may encounter or want to know more about these fascinating and widely misunderstood reptiles.
Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa
| Author | : Bill Branch |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 2012-05-30 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1920544321 |
Africa has a rich diversity of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. This authoritative field guide is richly illustrated with colour photographs that make for easy identification of the 46 African species; it provides accessible, up-to-date information and distribution maps, and examines how these creatures have adapted to their environments. The book offers an overview of their origins, anatomy and biology, their conservation status and the threats to their survival posed by the destruction of their habitats by man.
Field Guide to East African Reptiles
| Author | : Steve Spawls |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 626 |
| Release | : 2018-01-25 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1472943090 |
The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.
The Dangerous Snakes of Africa
| Author | : Steve Spawls |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 612 |
| Release | : 2020-04-16 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1472960270 |
The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists. Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along with another 70 species that are easily confused with them. All are described, with each account looking in detail at their identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour and venom, as well as how to treat bites and a selection of photographs, accompanied by an accurate range map. Introductory sections cover the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites and first-aid advice. This comprehensive book is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers and medical personnel throughout Africa.
Snakes of the World
| Author | : Van Wallach |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 1190 |
| Release | : 2014-04-22 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1482208482 |
Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species-the first catalogue of its kind-covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in reco
A Field Guide to the Animal Tracks of Southern Africa
| Author | : Louis Liebenberg |
| Publisher | : New Africa Books |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Animal tracks |
| ISBN | : 9780864861320 |
