Description: Featuring 140 common mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, this beautifully illustrated resource includes an ecoregion map showing top wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, our lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide allows educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts to become better acquainted with the animals they are most likely to encounter in South Africa. Made in the USA.
Brief description: Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.