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Southern Africa Birds: A Photographic Guide

Ian Sinclair

Handy pocket-sized guide to 265 common and distinctive birds of Southern Africa. Short descriptive accounts and color photographs with comments pertinent to accurate identification. Over 270 color photos, and maps.
Killers in Africa: The Truth About Animals Lying in Wait and Hunters Lying in Print (Resnick's Library of African Adventure)

Alexander Lake
Battle for the Elephants

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Oria Douglas-Hamilton

The leaders in the fight for the protection of the African elephant report that despite the existence of refuges for the animals, 585,000 elephants have been slaughtered by poachers in the last decade. 25,000 first printing.
Terrestrial Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar: A Conservation Assessment (World Wildlife Fund Ecoregion Assessments)

Neil Burgess', u"Jennifer D'Amico Hales", u'Emma Underwood, Eric Dinerstein

As part of a global effort to identify those areas where conservation measures are needed most urgently, World Wildlife Fund has assembled teams of scientists to conduct ecological assessments of all five continents. Terrestrial Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar is the latest contribution, presenting in a single volume the first comprehensive assessment of biodiversity patterns, threats to biodiversity, and resulting conservation priorities across the African continent and its islands. Looking at biodiversity and threats in terms of biological units rather than political units, the book offers a comprehensive examination of African biodiversity across all biomes and multiple taxonomic groups.
In addition to the seven main chapters, the book includes twenty essays by regional experts that provide more depth on key issues, as well as nine detailed appendixes that present summary data used in the analyses, specific analytical methodologies, and a thorough text description for each of Africa's 119 terrestrial ecoregions.
Terrestrial Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar provides a blueprint for conservation action and represents an unparalleled guide for investments and activities of conservation agencies and donor organizations.
A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa

Johan Marais

This text is essential reading for everyone who may encounter snakes - from herpetologists, snake collectors, and game rangers to hikers, gardeners, and householders. More than just a field guide, it provides detailed information on all the snakes that occur in southern Africa - their appearance, habits, habitats, distribution, reproduction, and feeding. Identification is made as simple as possible with line drawings, over 200 color photographs, and accurate distribution maps.
Ian Sinclair's Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa

Ian Sinclair
The Collins Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa

John George Williams
The Birds of Britain

Heinzel, Richard S. Fitter, Parslo
The Collins Field Guide to the Birds of West Africa

William Dr Serle, Gerard J. Morel, Wolfgang Hartwig
Local Resource Management in Africa
Sch-Elephants/key Port

Ronald Orenstein, Brian Beck

ELEPHANTS, features text by some of the world's leading authorities on the African elephant. It has more than 100 color pictures and is very much a celebration of this magnificant animal.
Where to Watch Birds in Africa

Nigel Wheatley

Where to Watch Birds in Africa is a field guide designed to help birders and general wildlife enthusiasts organize the most enriching trips possible throughout this great continent. From Morocco to Madagascar, this book presents over 200 bird-watching sites in detail and describes the species endemic to Africa. The traveler will find practical information on climate, transportation, accommodations, health, and safety as well as advice on a number of strategic questions: Where can we see birds that epitomize the continent? Which country supports the best cross-section of species and the most endemics? How many sites must be visited to see most of these birds? How much time do these trips take and when is the best time to go? Featuring over one hundred maps and fifty-one line drawings, this book is not only a guide but also a handy reference. Following a chapter on how to use the book, there is an introduction to the continent and its birds. The countries, archipelagos, and islands are then dealt with alphabetically. General introductions to each country are followed by site details, which include bird lists; a list of other wildlife present, if applicable; and the latest information on where to look for the best birds.