The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes

The Safari Companion

A Guide to Watching African Mammals Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates

Richard D. Estes

Rizzoli · Print & ebook · September 27, 1999

The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa!

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Who it’s for
Naturalists traveling to Africa to observe wildlife
Themes
African mammal behavior, Wildlife observation, African wildlife conservation
Genres
Animal Behavior, Mammal Biology, East Africa Travel

About this book

The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young.

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Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. Other features include: - Expert Illustrations - Useful maps showing major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks - An extensive glossary - Tips on wildlife photography - A list of organizations working to protect African wildlife “The best behavioral field guide ever.”—Sy Montgomery, author of Tamed and Untamed “The book is more than a field guide; it is a valuable tool for conservation.”—Kathryn S. Fuller, President, World Wildlife Fund (U.S.A.)

Who it’s for

  • Naturalists traveling to Africa to observe wildlife
  • Readers interested in interpreting African mammal behavior

Where it sits

Animal Behavior79%
Mammal Biology32%
East Africa Travel27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Central Africa Travel
Authors
Richard D. Estes
Publisher
Rizzoli
Published
September 27, 1999
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
African mammal behavior · Wildlife observation · African wildlife conservation
Reading lane
Central Africa Travel