Those looking for a concise yet informative, visually breathtaking yet
affordable East African safari need look no further than this
spectacular field guide. Featuring full-color photos of 475 common
species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and flower,
Wildlife of East Africa takes us on an exquisite one-volume tour
through the living splendor of the main national parks and game reserves
of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Many of the species included--from
pelicans to plovers, ostriches to elephants, from the daintiest of
antelopes to cattlelike giants, from leopards to lions, baboons to
gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes--also inhabit
neighboring countries. The selection was based on the personal
experiences of the authors, wildlife experts who have been leading
safaris in the region for more than twenty years.
Each species is illustrated with a photo and a detailed entry on the
facing page; the text is commendably rich for such a compact guide. This
information enables the particular animal or plant to be identified by
such traits as size, plumage or pelage, color, and shape. An opening
section on wildlife photography provides helpful tips on the best type
of camera, film, and lenses to use, techniques, and codes of conduct.
Wildlife of East Africa is a must for anyone considering a first-hand
look at, or simply daydreaming of, the elegant, enormous, or exotic
wildlife of East Africa.
- Covers the main parks and reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda,
plus surrounding countries
- 475 common species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and
flower--from ostriches to elephants, leopards to lions, baboons to
gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes
- Full-color photographs and detailed entries describing each species
- Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading
safaris in East Africa for more than 20 years
- Tips on wildlife photography, techniques, and codes of conduct
