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Format: 1 Online-Ressource.

ISBN: 978-0-691-22596-8

Content: "The first field guide to all of the world's major land habitats-richly illustrated and packed with essential information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures. Accurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder, naturalist, outdoors enthusiast, or ecologist who wants to get the most out of their experiences in the field. Habitats of the World is the first field guide to the world's major land habitats-189 in all. Using the format of a natural history field guide, this compact, accessible, and comprehensive book features concise identification descriptions and is richly illustrated-including more than 650 color photographs of habitats and their wildlife, 150 distribution maps, 200 diagrams, and 150 silhouettes depicting each habitat alongside a human figure, providing an immediate grasp of its look and scale. Each major habitat has an illustrated "climate box" that allows easy comparisons between habitats. Thirty other illustrated boxes present clear explanations of complex phenomena affecting habitats-from plate tectonics and mountain formation to fire regimes and climate change. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of the World offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them, whether in their own backyard or while traveling anywhere in the world. Covers 189 of the world's major land habitats. Provides all the information you need to quickly and accurately identify and understand habitats anywhere in the world. Features concise text, more than 650 color photographs of habitats and their wildlife, an up-to-date distribution map for each habitat, and hundreds of helpful diagrams and illustrations

Note: Includes bibliographical references and index

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-0-691-19756-2

Language: English

Subjects: Geography , Biology

Keywords: Biom ; Habitat ; Tiergeografie ; Vögel ; Säugetiere

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URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691225968

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780691225968

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Format: 568 Seiten : , Illustrationen.

ISBN: 978-0-691-19756-2

Language: English

Subjects: Geography , Biology

Keywords: Biom ; Habitat ; Tiergeografie ; Vögel ; Säugetiere

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Format: 344 Seiten : , Illustrationen.

ISBN: 978-0-691-16171-6

Content: 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 illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen. The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar’s wildlife Attractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seen Provides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservation Introductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-1-400-88067-6

Language: English

Subjects: Biology

Keywords: Bestimmungsbuch

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Format: 1 online resource (225 pages) : , color illustrations.

ISBN: 1-4008-8068-8

Series Statement: Wildlife Explorer Guides

Content: South Africa's Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most iconic conservation areas in Africa. Habitats range from wide-open savannah and rugged thornveld to broadleaved mopani woodland. This microhabitat variation gives Kruger a phenomenal diversity of some 520 bird species, half of which are resident. From Africa's most extraordinary eagles, like the scarlet-faced Bateleur, to electric-colored glossy-starlings and jewel-like finches, Kruger offers an avian celebration of form and color. It is also a crucial conservation area, supporting South Africa's largest viable populations of vultures, eagles, and large terrestrial birds.This field guide offers a unique window into the world of Kruger's birds. More than 500 stunning color photographs illustrate the 259 most frequently encountered species, and a habitat-based approach assists in identification. The authoritative text provides key information about identification, habitat, behavior, biology, and conservation. The guide contains information likely to be new to even the most experienced birders, but is written in a nontechnical style that makes it accessible to anyone.An essential guide to Kruger's birdsPerfect for new and experienced birders alikeSmall, portable format ideal for field useUnique attractive layout with more than 500 stunning color photographsCovers the 259 most frequently seen speciesUses a habitat-based approach to aid identificationAuthoritative and accessible text provides key information about identification, behavior, biology, and conservationDistributed by Princeton University Press

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , The region -- , About this book -- , The seasons and timing your visit -- , The habitats -- , Map showing the distribution of habitats in Kruger National Park -- , Map of Kruger National Park and adjacent private concession areas forming the Greater Kruger National Park conservation area -- , Introduction to the species accounts -- , Birds of Rivers and Wetlands -- , Birds pf Plains and Open Woodlands -- , Birds of Broadleaved Woodland and Camps -- , Birds of Forests and Riverine Thicket -- , Birds of Prey and Vultures -- , Birds of the Air -- , Night Birds -- , Further Reading -- , Online Resources -- , Acknowledgements -- , Photographic Credits -- , Scientific Names of the Bird Species Included in This Book -- , Index , Issued also in print. , In English.

Additional Edition: ISBN 0-691-16126-7

Language: English

Keywords: Electronic books.

DOI: 10.1515/9781400880683

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Format: 1 online resource (345 pages) : , color illustrations, maps.

ISBN: 1-4008-8067-X

Series Statement: Wildlife Explorer Guides

Content: 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 illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen.The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar's wildlifeAttractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seenProvides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservationIntroductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , A brief introduction to Madagascar -- , About this book -- , Map of Madagascar showing biogeographic zones and most-visited natural sites -- , Biogeographic zones of Madagascar -- , How to use this book -- , Mammals -- , Cheirogaleidae -- , Lepilemuridae -- , Lemuridae -- , Indriidae -- , Daubentoniidae -- , Eupleridae -- , Chiroptera -- , Tenrecidae -- , Nesomyidae -- , Cetacea -- , Birds -- , DUCKS and GREBES -- , GAMEBIRDS -- , HERONS -- , WHITE EGRETS -- , COMPACT HERONS -- , LARGER RAPTORS -- , SMALLER RAPTORS -- , SHY BIRDS OF THE FOREST FLOOR -- , RAILS and JACANA -- , PLOVERS I -- , PLOVERS II -- , SMALLER, PLAINER SANDPIPERS -- , LARGER, MORE DISTINCTIVE SANDPIPERS -- , AQUATIC ODDITIES -- , TERNS -- , BIRDS OF THE SEA -- , DOVES and PIGEONS -- , ENDEMIC PIGEONS -- , PARROTS -- , CUCKOOS -- , COUAS of the DRY WEST & SOUTHWEST -- , COUAS of the WET EAST & NORTH -- , OWLS -- , NIGHTJARS -- , AERIAL FEEDERS -- , KINGFISHERS and BEE-EATER -- , ROLLER and HOOPOE -- , MORE COMMON RAINFOREST GROUND-ROLLERS -- , SCARCER RAINFOREST GROUND-ROLLERS -- , LONG-TAILED GROUND-ROLLER and CUCKOO-ROLLER -- , ASITIES -- , COMMON OPEN-COUNTRY BIRDS -- , WIDESPREAD SONGBIRDS -- , ROBIN-LIKE BIRDS -- , WARBLERS THAT LIVE CLOSE TO THE GROUND I -- , WARBLERS THAT LIVE CLOSE TO THE GROUND II -- , FOREST CANOPY WARBLERS -- , BERNIERIDS -- , SUNBIRDS and WHITE-EYE -- , COMMON and WIDESPREAD VANGAS -- , TYPICAL VANGAS -- , STRANGE VANGAS -- , LARGE VANGAS -- , DARK-HEADED VANGAS and CUCKOO-SHRIKE -- , MID-SIZED DARK BIRDS -- , WEAVERS -- , Reptiles -- , TORTOISES and TERRAPINS -- , SEA TURTLES and CROCODILE -- , TINY LEAF CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH -- , WIDESPREAD MEDIUM TO LARGE LEAF CHAMELEONS -- , THE LARGEST CHAMELEONS ON EARTH -- , COMMON CHAMELEONS OF DEGRADED AREAS -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: SMALL -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: MEDIUM to LARGE I -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: MEDIUM to LARGE II -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH I -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH II -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE WEST I -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE WEST II -- , SWIFTS I: WEST AND SOUTHWEST -- , SWIFTS II: ROCK-DWELLING SWIFTS OF THE SOUTHWEST -- , PLATED LIZARDS I: SPECIES WITHOUT STRONG STRIPES ON BACK -- , PLATED LIZARDS II: SPECIES WITH STRONG STRIPES ON BACK -- , SKINKS I -- , SKINKS II -- , WIDESPREAD DAY GECKOS -- , DAY GECKOS OF THE NORTH -- , DAY GECKOS OF THE WEST, SOUTH AND CENTRE -- , DWARF GECKOS -- , SMALL NOCTURNAL GECKOS -- , LARGE NOCTURNAL GECKOS I -- , LARGE NOCTURNAL GECKOS II -- , LEAF-TAILED GECKOS I: LEAF-LIKE AND DRY BARK-LIKE SPECIES -- , LEAF-TAILED GECKOS II: MOSSY BARK-LIKE SPECIES -- , MALAGASY BOAS -- , DISTINCTIVE SNAKES -- , COMMON AND WIDESPREAD SNAKES -- , RAINFOREST SNAKES -- , Frogs -- , RIDGED FROG AND REED FROGS -- , DISTINCTIVE TERRESTRIAL MICROHYLIDS -- , ARBOREAL MICROHYLIDS -- , MANTELLAS I: SPECIES WITH ORANGE -- , MANTELLAS II: GREEN-AND-BLACK SPECIES -- , SMALL TO MEDIUM BRIGHT-EYED FROGS I -- , SMALL TO MEDIUM BRIGHT-EYED FROGS II -- , MEDIUM TO LARGE BRIGHT-EYED FROGS I -- , MEDIUM TO LARGE BRIGHT-EYED FROGS II -- , VARIOUS ARBOREAL MANTELLIDS -- , VARIOUS TERRESTRIAL MANTELLIDS -- , BRIDGE FROGS I -- , BRIDGE FROGS II -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: PLAIN SPECIES I -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: PLAIN SPECIES II -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: MORE DISTINCTIVE SPECIES I -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: MORE DISTINCTIVE SPECIES II -- , INVERTEBRATES -- , INVERTEBRATES: DISTINCTIVE SPECIES I -- , INVERTEBRATES: DISTINCTIVE SPECIES II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS III -- , BUTTERFLIES: PIERIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: PIERIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: METALMARKS and LYCANIDS -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS III -- , BUTTERFLIES: VARIOUS NYMPHALIDS (EMPERORS, COMMODORE and PANSY) -- , BUTTERFLIES: PANSIES -- , BUTTERFLIES: BLACK-AND-WHITE NYMPHALIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: BLACK-AND-WHITE NYMPHALIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SATYRS -- , BUTTERFLIES: SKIPPERS, AND MOTHS -- , PLANTS -- , ICONIC PLANTS I -- , ICONIC PLANTS II -- , BAOBABS I -- , BAOBABS II -- , Glossary of terms -- , Further reading and useful resources -- , Acknowledgements and photo credits -- , Index , Issued also in print. , In English.

Additional Edition: ISBN 0-691-16171-2

Language: English

Keywords: Electronic books.

DOI: 10.1515/9781400880676

UID:

Format: 1 online resource : , 500+ color photos.

ISBN: 9781400880683

Series Statement: WILDGuides

Content: South Africa's Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most iconic conservation areas in Africa. Habitats range from wide-open savannah and rugged thornveld to broadleaved mopani woodland. This microhabitat variation gives Kruger a phenomenal diversity of some 520 bird species, half of which are resident. From Africa's most extraordinary eagles, like the scarlet-faced Bateleur, to electric-colored glossy-starlings and jewel-like finches, Kruger offers an avian celebration of form and color. It is also a crucial conservation area, supporting South Africa's largest viable populations of vultures, eagles, and large terrestrial birds.This field guide offers a unique window into the world of Kruger's birds. More than 400 stunning color photographs illustrate the 250 most frequently encountered species, and a habitat-based approach assists in identification. The authoritative text provides key information about identification, habitat, behavior, biology, and conservation. The guide contains information likely to be new to even the most experienced birders, but is written in a nontechnical style that makes it accessible to anyone.An essential guide to Kruger's birdsPerfect for new and experienced birders alikeSmall, portable format ideal for field useUnique attractive layout with more than 400 stunning color photographsCovers the 250 most frequently seen speciesUses a habitat-based approach to aid identificationAuthoritative and accessible text provides key information about identification, behavior, biology, and conservationDistributed by Princeton University Press

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , The region -- , About this book -- , The seasons and timing your visit -- , The habitats -- , Map showing the distribution of habitats in Kruger National Park -- , Map of Kruger National Park and adjacent private concession areas forming the Greater Kruger National Park conservation area -- , Introduction to the species accounts -- , Birds of Rivers and Wetlands -- , Birds pf Plains and Open Woodlands -- , Birds of Broadleaved Woodland and Camps -- , Birds of Forests and Riverine Thicket -- , Birds of Prey and Vultures -- , Birds of the Air -- , Night Birds -- , Further Reading -- , Online Resources -- , Acknowledgements -- , Photographic Credits -- , Scientific Names of the Bird Species Included in This Book -- , Index , In English.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1515/9781400880683

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/doi/book/10.1515/9781400880683

UID:

Format: 1 online resource

ISBN: 9781400880676

Series Statement: WILDGuides

Content: 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 illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen. The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar’s wildlife Attractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seen Provides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservation Introductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , A brief introduction to Madagascar -- , About this book -- , Map of Madagascar showing biogeographic zones and most-visited natural sites -- , Biogeographic zones of Madagascar -- , How to use this book -- , Mammals -- , Cheirogaleidae -- , Lepilemuridae -- , Lemuridae -- , Indriidae -- , Daubentoniidae -- , Eupleridae -- , Chiroptera -- , Tenrecidae -- , Nesomyidae -- , Cetacea -- , Birds -- , DUCKS and GREBES -- , GAMEBIRDS -- , HERONS -- , WHITE EGRETS -- , COMPACT HERONS -- , LARGER RAPTORS -- , SMALLER RAPTORS -- , SHY BIRDS OF THE FOREST FLOOR -- , RAILS and JACANA -- , PLOVERS I -- , PLOVERS II -- , SMALLER, PLAINER SANDPIPERS -- , LARGER, MORE DISTINCTIVE SANDPIPERS -- , AQUATIC ODDITIES -- , TERNS -- , BIRDS OF THE SEA -- , DOVES and PIGEONS -- , ENDEMIC PIGEONS -- , PARROTS -- , CUCKOOS -- , COUAS of the DRY WEST & SOUTHWEST -- , COUAS of the WET EAST & NORTH -- , OWLS -- , NIGHTJARS -- , AERIAL FEEDERS -- , KINGFISHERS and BEE-EATER -- , ROLLER and HOOPOE -- , MORE COMMON RAINFOREST GROUND-ROLLERS -- , SCARCER RAINFOREST GROUND-ROLLERS -- , LONG-TAILED GROUND-ROLLER and CUCKOO-ROLLER -- , ASITIES -- , COMMON OPEN-COUNTRY BIRDS -- , WIDESPREAD SONGBIRDS -- , ROBIN-LIKE BIRDS -- , WARBLERS THAT LIVE CLOSE TO THE GROUND I -- , WARBLERS THAT LIVE CLOSE TO THE GROUND II -- , FOREST CANOPY WARBLERS -- , BERNIERIDS -- , SUNBIRDS and WHITE-EYE -- , COMMON and WIDESPREAD VANGAS -- , TYPICAL VANGAS -- , STRANGE VANGAS -- , LARGE VANGAS -- , DARK-HEADED VANGAS and CUCKOO-SHRIKE -- , MID-SIZED DARK BIRDS -- , WEAVERS -- , Reptiles -- , TORTOISES and TERRAPINS -- , SEA TURTLES and CROCODILE -- , TINY LEAF CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH -- , WIDESPREAD MEDIUM TO LARGE LEAF CHAMELEONS -- , THE LARGEST CHAMELEONS ON EARTH -- , COMMON CHAMELEONS OF DEGRADED AREAS -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: SMALL -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: MEDIUM to LARGE I -- , EASTERN RAINFOREST CHAMELEONS: MEDIUM to LARGE II -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH I -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE NORTH II -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE WEST I -- , CHAMELEONS OF THE WEST II -- , SWIFTS I: WEST AND SOUTHWEST -- , SWIFTS II: ROCK-DWELLING SWIFTS OF THE SOUTHWEST -- , PLATED LIZARDS I: SPECIES WITHOUT STRONG STRIPES ON BACK -- , PLATED LIZARDS II: SPECIES WITH STRONG STRIPES ON BACK -- , SKINKS I -- , SKINKS II -- , WIDESPREAD DAY GECKOS -- , DAY GECKOS OF THE NORTH -- , DAY GECKOS OF THE WEST, SOUTH AND CENTRE -- , DWARF GECKOS -- , SMALL NOCTURNAL GECKOS -- , LARGE NOCTURNAL GECKOS I -- , LARGE NOCTURNAL GECKOS II -- , LEAF-TAILED GECKOS I: LEAF-LIKE AND DRY BARK-LIKE SPECIES -- , LEAF-TAILED GECKOS II: MOSSY BARK-LIKE SPECIES -- , MALAGASY BOAS -- , DISTINCTIVE SNAKES -- , COMMON AND WIDESPREAD SNAKES -- , RAINFOREST SNAKES -- , Frogs -- , RIDGED FROG AND REED FROGS -- , DISTINCTIVE TERRESTRIAL MICROHYLIDS -- , ARBOREAL MICROHYLIDS -- , MANTELLAS I: SPECIES WITH ORANGE -- , MANTELLAS II: GREEN-AND-BLACK SPECIES -- , SMALL TO MEDIUM BRIGHT-EYED FROGS I -- , SMALL TO MEDIUM BRIGHT-EYED FROGS II -- , MEDIUM TO LARGE BRIGHT-EYED FROGS I -- , MEDIUM TO LARGE BRIGHT-EYED FROGS II -- , VARIOUS ARBOREAL MANTELLIDS -- , VARIOUS TERRESTRIAL MANTELLIDS -- , BRIDGE FROGS I -- , BRIDGE FROGS II -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: PLAIN SPECIES I -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: PLAIN SPECIES II -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: MORE DISTINCTIVE SPECIES I -- , MADAGASCAR FROGS: MORE DISTINCTIVE SPECIES II -- , INVERTEBRATES -- , INVERTEBRATES: DISTINCTIVE SPECIES I -- , INVERTEBRATES: DISTINCTIVE SPECIES II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SWALLOWTAILS III -- , BUTTERFLIES: PIERIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: PIERIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: METALMARKS and LYCANIDS -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: ORANGE NYMPHALIDS III -- , BUTTERFLIES: VARIOUS NYMPHALIDS (EMPERORS, COMMODORE and PANSY) -- , BUTTERFLIES: PANSIES -- , BUTTERFLIES: BLACK-AND-WHITE NYMPHALIDS I -- , BUTTERFLIES: BLACK-AND-WHITE NYMPHALIDS II -- , BUTTERFLIES: SATYRS -- , BUTTERFLIES: SKIPPERS, AND MOTHS -- , PLANTS -- , ICONIC PLANTS I -- , ICONIC PLANTS II -- , BAOBABS I -- , BAOBABS II -- , Glossary of terms -- , Further reading and useful resources -- , Acknowledgements and photo credits -- , Index , In English.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1515/9781400880676

URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400880676