The new edition of this popular field guide has been fully revised and updated, making it one of the most comprehensive guides to the land mammals of the subregion. The new edition includes:An easy-to-use system to identify the mammals in the bookDetailed species descriptions, including information on the conservation status, size, food, life expectancy, enemies, habits, voice and breeding of more than 120 of the most common land mammals of southern AfricaMore than 200 excellent colour photographs of the male and female animalsPhotographs and illustrations of field signs, such as droppings and spoor, as well as distribution mapsA table illustrating the tracks (spoor) of all the animals featuredIllustrations showing the difference in size between each animal and a humanA brand-new section which includes examples from all the families of smaller mammals, such as shrews, elephant shrews, moles, mole rats, bats, rats and mice.The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa is a must for game watchers, hikers and anyone with a love for nature.

About the Author
Burger Cillie grew up in a home where photography and a love for nature was high priority. Wildlife photography soon became his favourite hobby and led to him being a well-known nature photographer and author. Burger's first book, The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, published by Briza Publications became a bestseller and was subsequently also published in Afrikaans and German. He authored a pocket guide on mammals as well, is co-author of four photographic bird field guides and two park-specific guides of Southern Africa.


Book Information
ISBN 9781920217464
Author Burger Cillie
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Briza
Publisher Briza
Weight(grams) 625g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 168mm * 15mm