One of the greatest attractions of a trip to Kenya is the chance to see animals such as lions, cheetah, leopards, zebra, and giraffe up close and in their natural habitats. Animals of the Masai Mara is a lavish photographic guide that explores the charismatic wildlife most likely to be encountered by a safari visitor to the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya.

More than 140 stunning photographs showcase 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes. Designed to be informative and locally accurate, rather than purely identification-based, this easy-to-use book pays particular attention to wildlife behavior and is written from the firsthand experiences of the authors and the knowledge of local safari guides.

Numerous "Top Tips" throughout show readers how and where to locate specific species. The only field guide to focus solely on the wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Animals of the Masai Mara will be indispensable to visitors to this famous park and all nature enthusiasts with an interest in this area of the world.

• The only photographic guide specific to the animals of the Masai Mara National Reserve



• More than 140 remarkable photographs covering 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes



• Accessible text explores animal behavior and other interesting facts



• A brief and informative introduction to the habitats of the Masai Mara

Format Häftad Omfång 152 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Princeton University Press Utgivningsdatum 2012-11-04 ISBN 9780691156019