Collins Complete British Animals: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide)

Description

The essential photographic field guide to all mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles and surrounding seas. Collins Complete British Animals is a comprehensive guide to the identification of species and their tracks and trails. Each animal has two pages of coverage, containing: * detailed information * distribution maps * numerous photographs of the animal itself, its habitat, tracks and signs Observation tips, habitats and natural history are included for each entry, and species are grouped according to families.

Paul Sterry has written and illustrated more than 50 books, including the bestselling Collins Complete British Wildlife and Collins Complete British Birds. Trained as a zoologist, Paul has been a wildlife photographer for over 20 years and regularly undertakes research expeditions. He has worked as a Research Fellow at Sussex University studying freshwater ecology. Paul is a keen birder and conservationist.

'This one feels satisfyingly comprehensive, detailing the animal's looks, habitat, sounds, habits and how best to observe them, all backed up with stacks of photos. And with others in the series on insects, flowers, birds and trees, you can focus on your own particular area of interest.' Country Walking 'An essential photographic guide to all mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles and surrounding seas.' RSPCA Animal Life Praise for the Collins Complete series: 'Wonderfully descriptive photographs' BBC Wildlife 'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form' British Wildlife 'A bookshelf essential' The Field