Download or read book Bill Branch s Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bill Branch s Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition supplements the 397 South African reptiles originally represented in this field guide by 64 new species. Some of these are new discoveries in the region, others are reclassifications. Author Bill Branch has also adapted the original text, modifying distributions and biology to reflect the most up-to-date research on the subject.
Download or read book Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by Ralph Curtis Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The herpetological studies in southern Africa have undergone a renaissance sine the original Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa was published more than a decade ago. 83 new species have been discovered in that time, a rate of one every 44 days.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Guide written by Bill Branch and published by Struik Nature. This book was released on 2016 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published 1993 as A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa.
Download or read book Pocket Guide written by Bill Branch and published by Struik Nature. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact, authoritative photographic guide to the commonly encountered, unique and beautiful reptiles of southern Africa.
Download or read book Tortoises Terrapins Turtles of Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa has a rich diversity of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. This authoritative field guide is richly illustrated with colour photographs that make for easy identification of the 46 African species; it provides accessible, up-to-date information and distribution maps, and examines how these creatures have adapted to their environments. The book offers an overview of their origins, anatomy and biology, their conservation status and the threats to their survival posed by the destruction of their habitats by man.
Download or read book My First Book of Southern African Snakes other Reptiles written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snakes, lizards and tortoises are fascinating creatures, particularly to inquisitive young minds. This book introduces 56 reptiles found in southern Africa and gives visual information about their size, the food they eat and where you are likely to find them. Simple text, written by a reptile expert, offers brief insight into behaviour and habits. My First Book of Southern African Snakes and other Reptiles is designed to appeal to young readers and pre-readers but will also help learners of all ages to improve their knowledge of local languages.
Download or read book The Dangerous Snakes of Africa written by Steve Spawls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists. Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along with another 70 species that are easily confused with them. All are described, with each account looking in detail at their identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour and venom, as well as how to treat bites and a selection of photographs, accompanied by an accurate range map. Introductory sections cover the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites and first-aid advice. This comprehensive book is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers and medical personnel throughout Africa.
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
Download or read book Field Guide to East African Reptiles written by Steve Spawls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 1238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.
Download or read book Photographic Guide to Snakes Other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this compact guide makes the ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of East Africa. It features authoritative text describing key identification features; full-colour photographs illustrating a range of commonly encountered, rare and beautiful specie distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southern African snakes and other reptiles written by Bill Branch and published by Ralph Curtis Publishing. This book was released on 1993* with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
