Animals of the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area /

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Author / Creator:Kennedy, Adam Scott, author.
Imprint:Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2014]
©2014
Description:1 online resource (152 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Language:English
Masai
Swahili
Series:WILDGuides
WildGuides.
Subject:
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11224040
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Other authors / contributors:Kennedy, Vicki (Vicki Louise), author.
ISBN:1400851386
9781400851386
1306463769
9781306463768
0691159084
9780691159089
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (page 148) and indexes.
Animal names also in Maasai and Swahili.
Print version record.
Summary:Containing 146 stunning color photos, Animals of the Serengeti is a remarkable look at the mammals and reptiles most likely to be encountered in the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. With an eye-catching layout, accessible text, and easy-to-use format, this detailed photographic guide includes 89 species of mammal and reptile. Useful "Top Tips"--Shared by local Tanzanian guides that work in the region-provide visitors with insights into behavioral habits and how to locate specific animals. Filled with vivid anecdotes, Animals of the Serengeti will enable any safari tr.
Other form:Print version: Kennedy, Adam Scott. Animals of the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area 9780691159089
Review by Library Journal Review

Those ready to go on safari-or simply armchair traveling-will relish this guidebook covering 89 mammals and reptiles most likely to be encountered in the -Serengeti National Park and nearby Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The authors, husband-and-wife safari-tour operators, provide 140 color photographs, many that they took themselves, including some of this area's famous migrating wildebeests. Accompanying text offers identification details and wildlife behavior observances. This title, a companion to Birds of the Serengeti: And Ngorongoro Conservation Area, includes useful further-reading suggestions. VERDICT A colorful, easy-to-read overview of the fascinating animals to be found on safari in Tanzania. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Library Journal Review