Okavango : a field guide / Gutteridge & Reumerman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gutteridge, Lee, author.

Reumerman, Tony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--Botswana--Okavango River Delta.

Natural history.

Okavango River Delta (Botswana).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2835 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [30 Degrees South Publishers], [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

After The South African Bushveld-A Field Guide from the Waterberg, this is the second comprehensive field guide to be published in southern Africa that covers a detailed cross-section of the most prominent animals, plants, birds, fish, insects and tracks and signs of a particular region. It includes a detailed natural history section for a greater understanding of the geology, habitats and ecology of the region. This book negates the need to carry more than one guide book when visiting the Okavango. Contents include: Geology, Habitats, Ecology, Mammals (& diseases), Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians

Contents:

Coverpage; Titlepage; Contents; Foreword; Authors' notes; Introduction to the Okavango Delta; Ecology and habitats; Mammals; Mammal habitats and niches; Carnivores; Even-toed ungulates; Odd-toed ungulates; Elephant; Aardvark; Hares; Large rodents; Small rodents; Primates; Pangolin; Pigs; Hippopotamus; Bats; Mammalian diseases; Birds; Snakes; Lizards; Tortoises; Terrapins; Nile crocodile; Reptiles; Toads; Frogs; Amphibians; Fish; Spiders; Scorpions; Beetles; Butterflies; Moths; Dragonflies and damselflies; Bugs; Locusts; Flies; Wasps, bees and ants; Termites; Praying mantids; Stick insects

Ant-lions and lacewingsOther insects; Insects; Other invertebrates; Tracks and signs; Tracking; Determining the age of a track; Examining kills; Herbaceous plants and flowers; Plant toxins; Family descriptions; Herb Quick Guide; Species descriptions; Trees; Key to the tree groups; Trees: Checklist; Species descriptions; Inflorescence key; Successional status of grasses; Ecological status of grasses; Grasses: Checklist; Species descriptions; Grasses; Aquatic plants; Sedges; Fungi; Introduction; Typical mushrooms; Boletes; Puffballs, earthballs and earthstars; Brackets and polypores

Jelly fungiFungi occurring on special substrates; Lichens; Glossary of terms; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-928211-16-X