The Safari Companion: Safari Companion Author: Richard Estes Kathryn S. Fuller Daniel Otte | Language: English | ISBN:
B005PSG7AE | Format: PDF
The Safari Companion: Safari Companion Description
Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companion has been the bestfield guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals.An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition hasbeen revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm of those watching these magnificentanimals at zoos and wildlife parks, and on film.The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioralactivities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, andcare of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table inwhich the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates aredescribed for easy reference. In addition, useful maps show the major nationalboundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide. The bookincludes an extensive glossary, as well as tips on wildlife photography, a list oforganizations working to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and whento see the animals.
- File Size: 11905 KB
- Print Length: 459 pages
- Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing; Revised and expanded edition edition (September 26, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B005PSG7AE
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,670 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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I was looking for a book or two (as luggage weight limits were tight)to enhance my first safari experience to the national parks of Tanzania. I selected this book based on Amazon.com reader feedback. It was a real help during the safari and continues to be used while reviewing video, photos, and books on African wildlife. I also took a good field guide (Audubon)--but these were widely available on the safari 4WD as well as at the lodges. What makes the Estes book unique is it describes the MEANING of the behavior and social groups you see on the game drives. Almost daily we would see sights that struck me as unexpected--like an all male group of 40 impalas, or zebras leading a line of hundreds of wildebeest; I'd look up that species in the Estes book back at camp and he would explain the meaning of the behavior. My safari mates were all very experienced and involved in zoos in the USA. They would often ask to borrow my "Estes" for their use.
In my opinion, if you can only take one book other than your safari journal--take this one. If you can take two, include a good field guide (like Audubon).
By Jack Warner
Most African Mammal guides are designed for people working in that field. Here, we have one specifically designed for the average enthusiast who wants to know a bit more than provided in the also essential Audobon Guide to African Wildlife. Let's face it - while you may get the occasional bird or even reptile enthusiast, it's the mammals that capture the imagination of the average person on the street when it comes to the wildlife of Africa.
You don't have to travel to the Dark Continent to enjoy this one, and - in acknowledgement that people can be interested in wildlife without necessarily being able or willing to go on Safari - it's also designed for use if you're fortunate enough (as I am) to be a regular at a quality zoo or even a regular viewer of "National Geographic" or "Nature".
The book is very easy to use and browse through, explaining habits and noting the best parks and reserves for each animal, as well as the animal's major predators or relationship with other predators. You don't have to look through it long to wish for similar volumes for Asia and North America.
Certainly worthy of being one of the first books on the shelf of anyone who loves African wildlife.
By Kellyannl
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