MAMMALS OF ETHIOPIA, ERITREA, DJIBOUTI AND SOMALIA: Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of Africa
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MAMMALS OF ETHIOPIA, ERITREA, DJIBOUTI AND SOMALIA: Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of Africa

MAMMALS OF ETHIOPIA, ERITREA, DJIBOUTI AND SOMALIA: Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of Africa

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Trevor Jenner (Author)  

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This long awaited Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of Africa depicts some of the world's rarest mammals. All of the larger mammals of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia are described together with identification notes. In full colour, all of the endemic species, and distinctive sub-species, are covered by up to two pages of text with a distribution map and four images, showing the main characters of the mammal and its habitat. Almost all of the other species each occupy a full page with two images and a distribution map. Each species carries details of its distribution, IUCN status, typical localities, local or alternative name, size, description, habitat, similar species and behaviour. The descriptions of the specialties and endemic mammals, including many endangered and little known species, carry additional information including history, threats, status, future outlook and more behavioural details. Experts around the world, who are specialists in their field, have contributed data to ensure a wide and up to date coverage. 366 illustrations including distribution maps and high quality images, designed to show aspects of the mammal's character and habitat, are presented in a pleasing format which has been designed to be easy to use and to enable quick reference to each species. The book is designed for nature lovers, animal lovers, researchers and broadcasters associated with the natural world. Travellers, tourists, naturalists, mammal watchers, animal scientists and tour guides, travelling to or resident in the countries of the Horn of Africa, will find the field guide of help in locating and identifying the larger mammals. Other topics covered include: Country information, additional information about the endemic mammals, where to find mammals, use of local names, spelling, place names; Topographical regions, biospheres, vegetation, habitats, climate, altitudes, Taxonomy - subspecies, geographical and individual variations; Sources of data, how to use the book, acronyms, abbreviations, map key; National Parks, nature reserves, Great Rift Valley, conservation, mammal lists by Horn of Africa and by country; Bibliography, acknowledgements, four indexes: general, English names, local names and scientific. 350 Images, Maps and Illustrations.
Trevor Jenner is English and has had a multi-faceted career, including a bird and wildlife guide, which has entailed a host of travelling throughout the globe. His quest for birds and mammals has taken him on expeditions to many parts of the world including remote and dangerous places. A travel and natural history writer, Trevor's lifetime of trekking, writing, photographing and researching mammals have culminated in the first field guide to the larger mammals of the Horn of Africa.Trevor's previous book, Ethiopia Travellers' Handbook, has been a spectacular success owing to his depth of knowledge and attention to detail, which was based upon more than two decades of travel to Ethiopia.
  • Contributor: Trevor Jenner
  • Imprint: Meru Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780993416118
  • Number of Pages: 206
  • Packaged Dimensions: 135x216mm
  • Packaged Weight: 440
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Meru Publishing Ltd
  • Release Date: 2020-11-18
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Trevor Jenner is English and has had a multi-faceted career, including a bird and wildlife guide, which has entailed a host of travelling throughout the globe. His quest for birds and mammals has taken him on expeditions to many parts of the world including remote and dangerous places. A travel and natural history writer, Trevor's lifetime of trekking, writing, photographing and researching mammals have culminated in the first field guide to the larger mammals of the Horn of Africa.Trevor's previous book, Ethiopia Travellers' Handbook, has been a spectacular success owing to his depth of knowledge and attention to detail, which was based upon more than two decades of travel to Ethiopia.

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