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Wildlife of Madagascar

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Wildlife of Madagascar
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kenneth Behrens
By (author) Keith Barnes
SeriesWildlife Explorer Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:344
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146
Category/GenreWildlife - general interest
ISBN/Barcode 9780691161716
ClassificationsDewey:591.9691
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 382 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 15 November 2016
Publication Country United States

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