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Wildlife of Madagascar
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Wildlife of Madagascar
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kenneth Behrens
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By (author) Keith Barnes
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Series | Wildlife Explorer Guides |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:344 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146 |
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Category/Genre | Wildlife - general interest |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691161716
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Classifications | Dewey:591.9691 |
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Audience | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
Illustrations |
382 Maps
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
15 November 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent's variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully il
Author Biography
Ken Behrens is a naturalist and photographer who lives in Madagascar and works as a guide for Tropical Birding, a birdwatching, wildlife, and photography tour operator. Keith Barnes, a native of South Africa, is a founder and director of Tropical Birding. He holds a PhD from the Percy FitzPatrick Institute in African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town. Behrens and Barnes are also the authors of Birds of Kruger National Park (Princeton WILDGuides), Birding Ethiopia and Wild Rwanda.
Reviews"Wildlife of Madagascar is a field guide of great interest for ecotourists and curious readers... This guide will be received well by field researchers, students, and natural historians."--Choice
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