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Mammals of Namibia
Peter and Salome Comley
Price US$9.99
(Product id 17837-1)
History of the book
This book was first published by Africa Window in 1997 and was inspired by the exceptionally popular Mammals of Botswana and has proved to be equally popular.
It is also available in paperback (while stocks last), CD or directly off the web. Orders for a printed copy or a CD can be addressed to:
Africa Window Books in Botswana <travel@botsnet.bw> or
Demasius Publications in Namibia < add contact address>
Features
There are a number of unique features that have been included in this book to make it as informative, yet user-friendly, as possible. It offers
• country specific information – there is no need to wade through irrelevant data about animals that do not occur in this area
• digitised format - no paper is wasted
• quick and easy to use page flipper to find information – flick easily between pages in search of relevant facts
• easy to determine sizes of animals at a glance – the size of each animal is compared against the human body, or a relevant body part such as a foot or leg in the case of smaller animals
• easy to identify spoor – animal tracks are indicated by shape and size comparisons against the human foot, or against the toe for smaller animals
• distribution maps that indicate where the animal is likely to occur within Namibia
• best viewing sites – specific places or easy to find and view opportunities within Namibia is indicated for each animal
• quick ID pointers to help differentiate between similar looking animals
• pop-up images to enlarge pictures when more detail is required
• full colour pictures throughout
• facilities to add and edit your own field notes
• animals’ names in many languages – local and international – to facilitate identification and communication – Latin, English, Afrikaans, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Owambo, Subiya, Lozi, Otjiherero and Nama/Damara
• status within Namibia
• checklists for Namibia – can be adapted for each area or lodge as a hand-out to guests
• questionnaires – keep the kids busy on long, boring game drives
• download off the web or order a CD now
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