Larger Carnivores of the African Savannas
- ISBN-10
- 3662037661
- ISBN-13
- 9783662037669
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 274
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-11-11
- Publisher
- Springer Science & Business Media
- Authors
- Clive Walker, Jacobus du P. Bothma
Description
An ordered and scientific study of the ecology of all African carnivores larger than jackals. Numerous colour photographs taken by both authors, and excellent sketches by the internationally renowned wildlife artist Clive Walker, depict the life and habitat of these carnivores.
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