Natural History
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Underwater Guide to Coral Fishes of the Indian Ocean - Brent Addison and Jeremy TindallUnderwater Guide to Coral Fishes of the Indian Ocean by Brent Addison and Jeremy Tindall contains descriptions of 113 species of fish with accompanying full colour photos. |
ZAR 65.00 |
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The Anatomy of the Migratory Locust - F. O. AlbrechtThe Anatomy of the Migratory Locust by F. O. Albrecht with introduction by J. W. Munro presents a single comprehensive account of the external and internal anatomy of the migratory locust. This copy has a dedication written by the author to his father. |
ZAR 400.00 |
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The Black Panther Of Sivanipalli - Kenneth AndersonThe Black Panther of Sivanipalli by Kenneth Anderson concentrates on panthers rather than tigers, a very different animal in its habits and quite different to deal with. These are no mere hunter's stories: thrills there are, but difficulties too, failures and disappointments. Illustrated with b&w photos. |
ZAR 450.00 |
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Lions - Anne and Yann Arthus-BertrandLions by Anne and Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a photo essay of lions of East Africa preceded by observations made by the authors/photographers. Text in French but there is a booklet inside which repeats the text in English. This book also has 2 dust jackets - one in French and one in English. Translated by Rosanne Guggisberg |
ZAR 90.00 |
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The First Eden - David AttenboroughThe First Eden: The Mediterranean World and Man by David Attenborough explores the history and current state of this fascinating region which became the cradle of civilisation. Fully illustrated in colour. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Botswana - Paul AugustinusBotswana: A Brush with the Wild by Paul Augustinus with an introduction by Ian player takes us on a journey through the wilderness areas of the country's northern region, into the 'secret' places, where the feeling of remoteness is complete. Paul Augustinus has for many years lived in this wilderness as a traveller and artist. Illustrated by the author's paintings, photographs, and pencil sketches, while detailed maps of each region give the would-be explorer practical help in keeping on the right track. |
ZAR 600.00 |
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Amazon Wildlife - Hans HoferAmazon Wildlife created by Hans Hofer is the first guide book to address the region's untapped potential for nature tourism. It features excellent photographs and takes a look at the region's national parks complete with maps and practical information. |
ZAR 60.00 |
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African Seasons - Craig BoneAfrican Seasons: Wildlife at the Waterhole by Craig Bone is a unique record in paintings and drawings of one year's observations around the Sapi waterhole deep within the Mana Pools National Park in the Zambezi valley. Numerous line drawings and full page colour plates. |
ZAR 125.00 |
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Game Ranch Management - J du P BothmaGame Ranch Management: A Practical Guide on All Aspects of Purchasing, Planning, Development, Management and Utilisation of a Modern Game Ranch in Southern Africa edited by J du P Bothma is a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a healthy and profitable wildlife enterprise. Illustrated. |
ZAR 250.00 |
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Snowcaps on the Equator - Gordon Boy and Iain AllanSnowcaps on the Equator by Gordon Boy and Iain Allan captures the awe inspiring and remote beauty of the mountains of east and central Africa. The mountains mentioned include The Virunga Mountains; The Ruwenzori Mountains; Mount Elgon; Kadam, Sekerr and the Cherangani Hills; Kenya's Northern Mountains; Kenya's Aberdare Mountains; Mount Kenya; Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. With full colour photo illustrations and maps. |
ZAR 180.00 |
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The Living Shores of Southern Africa by Margo & George BranchThe Living Shores of Southern Africa by Margo & George Branch with photography by Anthony Bannister communicates the excitement of marine biology and the stimulation of recent discoveries. Key features include a glossary of terms, a bibliography of key references, appendices on the classification of animals and plants together with current regulations governing their collection, and a comprehensive index. Numerous black & white & colour photographs & illustrations |
ZAR 180.00 |
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Mountains of Southern Africa - David BristowMountains of Southern Africa by David Bristow takes a close look at the high altitude world and the montane plants that flourish in this rigorous environment, the animals that roam the slopes and the raptors that soar among the peaks. The book looks at the mountains in SA's history and the people that chose to live in a harsh environment. Beautifully photographed by Clive Ward. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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The Kruger National Park - Jane CarruthersThe Kruger National Park: A Social and Political History by Jane Carruthers is an important pioneering work in the growing field of environmental history. Lavishly illustrated. |
ZAR 175.00 |
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The Sandton Field Book - Vincent CarruthersThe Sandton Field Book: A Guide to the Natural History of the Northern Witwatersrand edited by Vincent Carruthers is a guide to every living thing likely to be found in the Northern Witwatersrand with the exception of the flora. This guide is both scientifically accurate and easily understood. Fully illustrated in colour and b&w. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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The Fate of the Elephant - Douglas H ChadwickThe Fate of the Elephant by Douglas H Chadwick is an exploration of the natural history and troubled fate of the elephant. Douglas Chadwick travels the world to acquaint us with these awesome giants. India, Siberia, Botswana, Thailand, Malaysia, Kenya and even an American zoo are all visited and in each place the elephant is revealed as a playful and surprising being, ready to smash the narrow confines from which we traditionally view animals. |
ZAR 135.00 |
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Life Histories of the South African Lycaenid Butterflies - G. C. Clark & C. G. C. DicksonLife Histories of the South African Lycaenid Butterflies by G. C. Clark and C. G. C. Dickson is a collaborative entomological work in which a vast majority of species are depicted and described in full detail, and also pays attention to the subject entirely from the aspect of early ages. |
ZAR 275.00 |
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The Atlas of Snakes of the World - John CobornThe Atlas of Snakes of the World by John Coborn is the ultimate snake reference book, with short discussions of all the families, subfamilies and genera and over 1400 full-colour photos. |
ZAR 350.00 |
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Pink Africa - Nigel CollarPink Africa by Nigel Collar is a beautifully illustrated account of the Lesser flamingoes of the alkaline lakes of Kenya and Tanzania. Nigel Collar's authoritative test accompanies Carlo Mari's outstanding photographs. |
ZAR 180.00 |
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The Ocean World - Jacques CousteauThe Ocean World by Jacques Cousteau is virtually an encyclopaedia of the undersea world. This magnificent and comprehensive volume covers all aspects of life in the oceans. It is illustrated throughout with over 385 photographs, plus maps and diagrams. |
ZAR 250.00 |
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Freshwater Fishes Of Natal - R.S. CrassFreshwater Fishes Of Natal by R. S. Crass is a factual description of all known freshwater fish in Natal, identifing habitat, food, life, history and other related data. Illustrated by Esme Hennessy & Rosemary Ahrens |
ZAR 200.00 |
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Butterflies - Thomas C EmmelButterflies by Thomas C Emmel focuses on living butterflies habitat by habitat. Part one is about the life cycle, part two explores the various regions eg: rain forest, desert, grassland, mountains and oceanic islands, and part three looks at man and butterflies, collecting them and photographing them. Fully illustrated in colour. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Kruger National Park - PF FourieKruger National Park by PF Fourie is an easy-to-read, fact-filled guide to the most frequently asked questions by visitors to South Africa s renowned Kruger National Park. Illustrated with colour photos and line drawings. |
ZAR 65.00 |
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The Grand Design - Sally FoyThe Grand Design by Sally Foy describes the evolutionary design of animal forms and colours. The text is illustrated with over 300 photos from the collection of the internationally renowned Oxford Scientific Films. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Reflections of Eden - Birute MF GaldikasReflections of Eden by Birute MF Galdikas describes how the author lived with and studied orangutangs in the remote jungles of Borneo. Illustrated. |
ZAR 55.00 |
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The Last Elephant - Jeremy GavronThe Last Elephant by Jeremy Gavron is a journey in the shadow of the great beast, a portrait of its character, nature, culture and life, but also taking the broader view, looking at the elephant in the political, natural and human context. It is a book about the researchers, conservationists, the ivory carvers and elephant artists, the white hunters and African poachers, and the elephant's hired protectors. |
ZAR 60.00 |