Wildlife of the Okavango

by Duncan Butchart

Overview

A remarkable variety of animals and plants occur in the magnificent wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This guide to the more common and conspicuous wildlife of Moremi, Chobe, Mudumo and other sanctuaries of northern Botswana and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip is an easy-to-use, all-in-one field reference.

With over 300 species descriptions illustrated with color photographs, information on geology, climate and habitats, as well as useful tips on watching and identifying wildlife, this guide makes it easier than ever to identify the eagle circling above your camp, the antelope splashing through the wetlands, the fishes of the waterways, or the prominent trees.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775843382
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	12/16/2016
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	781,729
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Duncan Butchart is a naturalist, illustrator and photographer. He has written many books and popular articles, including Wildlife of the Okavango, African Safari Journal and The Vultures of Africa, and is a contributor to Figs of Southern and South-central Africa. He has worked as an ecotourism consultant across Africa, and studied wildlife in Borneo, Thailand, Australia, Peru and Brazil.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Geology and Topography 5

Climate 8

Dynamics of the Delta 8

Habitats 9

Termites and Island Formation 11

Elephants and the Landscape 12

Tourism and Conservation 13

Species Descriptions

Mammals 15

Birds 31

Reptiles 91

Frogs 98

Freshwater fishes 101

Invertebrates 105

Trees and shrubs 117

Aquatic and semi-aquatic plants 129

Soft-stemmed shrubs, herbs and grasses 134

Tips For Travellers 138

References and Further Reading 138

Glossary 139

Index 141