Natuurgids - Vogelgids Wildlife of the Okavango | Struik Nature

A remarkable variety of animals and plants can be found in the wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This photographic guide covers more than 470 of the area's most conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, fishes, invertebrates, trees and aquatic plants

 

An informative introduction describes the area's geology, climate, habitats and the key roles played by some animals, such as termites and elephants. The species accounts feature concise text describing the species' appearance, size, habits, habitat and status, with full-colour photographs to facilitate identification.

Contents

 

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY

MAP OF REGION

CLIMATE

IDENTIFYING AND WATCHING WILDLIFE

HABITAT DESCRIPTIONS

Open Water

Permanent Swamp

Floodplain Grasslands

Islands

Riverine Forest

Savanna and Scrub

Woodland

Rocky Outcrops

SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

Frogs

Freshwater Fishes

Invertebrates

Trees and Woody Shrubs

Soft-stemmed Shrubs and Herbs

Grasses and Sedges

REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING

DESTINATIONS AND USEFUL ADDRESSES

GLOSSARY OF SCIENTIFIC TERMS

INDEX OF FEATURED SPECIES

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