First Field Guide: Mammals of Southern Africa
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| Author: | Sean Fraser |
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| ISBN: | 9781775844167 | |
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| Format: | Softcover | |
| Price: | R130.00.00 | |
| Release Date: | 2016-04-30 |
R130.00
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region.
Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mammal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
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