Wildlife of the Serengeti

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Author: Rupert Watson
ISBN: 9781775848837
Format: Softcover
Price:R270.00.00
Release Date:2025-02-01

R270.00

This title is due for release on 1 February 2025. Please note your complete order will only be shipped once the pre-order item becomes available.

This vibrant, informative guide showcases the diverse wildlife of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It profiles over 60 mammal species – from the wildebeest that migrate in vast herds across the Serengeti plains to the big cats that lie in wait, as well as smaller species such as caracals, genets, and bats. It also features 50 of the more common and charismatic bird species, 30 reptile and amphibian species, 10 iconic trees, and a range of interesting insects.

Stunning full-colour photographs capture the essence of this popular game-viewing and birdwatching destination: action-packed river crossings, beautiful landscapes, and African creatures great and small. This book is both a useful guide in the field and a valuable memento.


THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR
Jean du Plessis is an award-winning news photographer who has published several books with Penguin Random House. A prolific wildlife photographer, he leads annual safari tours to the Serengeti National Park.

Rupert Watson has lived in Kenya for over 40 years, where he practises as a lawyer, mediator, and writer. He has authored several books, including the forthcoming Birds of Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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This title is due for release on 1 February 2025. Please note your complete order will only be shipped once the pre-order item becomes available.

This vibrant, informative guide showcases the diverse wildlife of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It profiles over 60 mammal species – from the wildebeest that migrate in vast herds across the Serengeti plains to the big cats that lie in wait, as well as smaller species such as caracals, genets, and bats. It also features 50 of the more common and charismatic bird species, 30 reptile and amphibian species, 10 iconic trees, and a range of interesting insects.

Stunning full-colour photographs capture the essence of this popular game-viewing and birdwatching destination: action-packed river crossings, beautiful landscapes, and African creatures great and small. This book is both a useful guide in the field and a valuable memento.


THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR
Jean du Plessis is an award-winning news photographer who has published several books with Penguin Random House. A prolific wildlife photographer, he leads annual safari tours to the Serengeti National Park.

Rupert Watson has lived in Kenya for over 40 years, where he practises as a lawyer, mediator, and writer. He has authored several books, including the forthcoming Birds of Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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