Animals of the Masai Mara Libro electrónico

One of the greatest attractions of a trip to Kenya is the chance to see animals such as lions, cheetah, leopards, zebra, and giraffe up close and in their natural habitats.Animals of the Masai Marais a lavish photographic guide that explores the charismatic wildlife most likely to be encountered by a safari visitor to the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. More than 140 stunning photographs showcase 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes. Designed to be informative and locally accurate, rather than purely identification-based, this easy-to-use book pays particular attention to wildlife behavior and is written from the firsthand experiences of the authors and the knowledge of local safari guides. Numerous "Top Tips" throughout show readers how and where to locate specific species. The only field guide to focus solely on the wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve,Animals of the Masai Marawill be indispensable to visitors to this famous park and all nature enthusiasts with an interest in this area of the world. The only photographic guide specific to the animals of the Masai Mara National ReserveMore than 140 remarkable photographs covering 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakesAccessible text explores animal behavior and other interesting factsA brief and informative introduction to the habitats of the Masai Mara.

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Main Authors: Kennedy, Adam Scott autor/a, Kennedy, Vicki autor/a
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Press c201
Subjects:Mammals, Reptiles, Wildlife watching,
Online Access:http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt3fgx4q
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Summary:One of the greatest attractions of a trip to Kenya is the chance to see animals such as lions, cheetah, leopards, zebra, and giraffe up close and in their natural habitats.Animals of the Masai Marais a lavish photographic guide that explores the charismatic wildlife most likely to be encountered by a safari visitor to the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. More than 140 stunning photographs showcase 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes. Designed to be informative and locally accurate, rather than purely identification-based, this easy-to-use book pays particular attention to wildlife behavior and is written from the firsthand experiences of the authors and the knowledge of local safari guides. Numerous "Top Tips" throughout show readers how and where to locate specific species. The only field guide to focus solely on the wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve,Animals of the Masai Marawill be indispensable to visitors to this famous park and all nature enthusiasts with an interest in this area of the world. The only photographic guide specific to the animals of the Masai Mara National ReserveMore than 140 remarkable photographs covering 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakesAccessible text explores animal behavior and other interesting factsA brief and informative introduction to the habitats of the Masai Mara.