Wildlife of East Africa

by Martin B. Withers, David Hosking

Those looking for a concise yet informative, visually breathtaking yet affordable East African safari need look no further than this spectacular field guide. Featuring full-color photos of 475 common species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and flower, Wildlife of East Africa takes us on an exquisite one-volume tour through the living splendor of the main national parks and game reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Many of the species included--from pelicans to plovers, ostriches to elephants, from the daintiest of antelopes to cattlelike giants, from leopards to lions, baboons to gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes--also inhabit neighboring countries. The selection was based on the personal experiences of the authors, wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for more than twenty years.


Each species is illustrated with a photo and a detailed entry on the facing page; the text is commendably rich for such a compact guide. This information enables the particular animal or plant to be identified by such traits as size, plumage or pelage, color, and shape. An opening section on wildlife photography provides helpful tips on the best type of camera, film, and lenses to use, techniques, and codes of conduct. Wildlife of East Africa is a must for anyone considering a first-hand look at, or simply daydreaming of, the elegant, enormous, or exotic wildlife of East Africa.

Genres: Travel, Africa, Nonfiction, Nature, Animals, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Michelle Sauvageau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures are clear and helpful for animal identification - looking forward to using the book in July!

[Ross Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small, lightweight, informative, affordable East African safari with weak but usable binding, some on the road repairs and maintenance may be required but it’s a small issue given the usefulness of this book. It has an adequate section on bird identification so you don’t need a separate birding guide unless you are a serious twitter. Featuring full-colour photographs and a detailed entry about the species on the facing page. An opening section on wildlife photography provides helpful tips that includes techniques and codes of conduct

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great reference book that we bought for our trip to Kenya. It was indispensable while we were there and afterwards to id photos. Filled with great pictures and information and well organized.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took this book on a safari in Kenya and I was able to use it to identify nearly every animal species I encountered, minus insects. The photographs are sharp and the descriptions are accurate and interesting. I think anyone visiting the region will find it useful.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

If birds are your thing, this is your book. If it's the mammals or other wildlife, no.