East Africa comprises a varied range of habitats, which provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These range in size from the elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers: key identification features; behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size; clear, full-colour photographs; track illustrations; silhouettes to indicate size relative to human figure; and, distribution map. There is a section on droppings/dung of many of the animals that concludes the book. Compact and easy-to-use, this is the ideal companion both for regulars and visitors to the region.

This Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa rounds up all the mammals you are most likely to see in the region. It offers clear, full-color photographs, concise text, distribution maps, footprints and size indicators for some 130 animals, making for quick and easy identification. Written by experts in the field, this handy, compact volume will be an indispensable guide for local people and visitors to the region alike.

About the Author
Chris & Mathilde Stuart are founders of the African Carnivore Research Programme and the African-Arabian Wildlife Research Centre. They are well known authors of numerous books including Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa, Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa and Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife.


Book Information
ISBN 9781770077065
Author Chris Stuart
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Struik (C.) Pty.Ltd,South Africa
Publisher New Holland Publishing Group