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Wildlife of South Africa: A Photographic Guide
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| Author: | Duncan Butchart |
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R400.00
Wildlife of South Africa is a handy, all-in-one photographic field guide, an accessible introduction to the country’s more conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and trees. To facilitate identification, each account includes a photograph, distribution map and information on the habitat and best viewing localities. Concise text describes each species’ appearance, habits, size and conservation status. This book is an invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and other wildlife-rich places.
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