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Wild Rwanda
Where to watch birds, primates, and other wildlife
25.00€ 17.50€
Want to gaze into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, or marvel at the almost-human antics of chimps? Have you dreamed of seeking out the mysterious endemic birds of the Albertine Rift Mountains? Are you looking for a destination that is still firmly African, but is completely different from the normal “safari circuit”? If so, then Rwanda is your destination, and this book will guide you to the best natural sites in this gem of a country. Despite its tragic past, the Rwanda of today is one of Africa’s safest, cleanest, and most stable countries.
With contributions from Jason Anderson and Claver Ntoyinkima.
Want to gaze into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, or marvel at the almost-human antics of chimps? Have you dreamed of seeking out the mysterious endemic birds of the Albertine Rift Mountains? Are you looking for a destination that is still firmly African, but is completely different from the normal “safari circuit”? If so, then Rwanda is your destination, and this book will guide you to the best natural sites in this gem of a country. Despite its tragic past, the Rwanda of today is one of Africa’s safest, cleanest, and most stable countries.
A far cry from the dull, text-heavy site guides of the past, this book is copiously illustrated with over 160 spectacular photos that show the region’s beautiful landscapes, mammals, and birds. There are detailed maps, full chapters on biogeography and trip planning, a specialties section covering the region’s best mammals and birds, and indexed species lists. This book is concerned not only with guiding you to the species that you want to find, but also with enriching your understanding of Rwanda. Even someone with no interest in travel with enjoy this glimpse into the mountainous heart of Africa. And this guide is indispensible for anyone planning or considering a trip to Rwanda, whether you are spending a couple of days tracking mountain gorillas, or weeks seeking out the country’s avian riches.
Go to the contents| 重量 | 0.8 公斤 |
|---|---|
| 尺寸 | 22.8 × 14 厘米 |
| Language | English |
| Product format | Paperback |
| Pages | 256 |
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| ISBN | 978-84-96553-96-5 |
| Published in | March 2015 |
| Published by | Lynx Edicions |
Ken Behrens Ken Behrens is an author and bird photographer who works as a tour guide for Tropical Birding. He is based out of Cape Town, South Africa, but has extensive experience across North America, the neotropics, and Africa. Having grown up in the high deserts of the American west, he is fascinated by arid places, and hence was naturally attracted to Ethiopia's vast deserts and savannas. Ken is also keenly interested in seabirds, seawatching in particular, and is currently working on a guide to eastern US waterbirds in flight.
Keith Barnes Keith has birded Africa intensively for over 25 years, and led tours on the continent for the last decade as a guide for the company Tropical Birding. He has a particular fascination with taxonomy, endemism, arid zones and larks; all subjects that are well represented in Ethiopia. Keith, also a keen conservationist, edited The Important Bird Areas of southern Africa (BirdLife South Africa, 1998) and The Red Data Book of Birds of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (BirdLife South Africa, 2000) and has written over 70 popular and scientific articles on birds, birding and travel in Africa.
Christian Boix Christian has birded Eurasia and Africa for over 30 years. He is currently based in Cape Town where he works and leads tours for Tropical Birding. Best known for his academic contributions on seabird by-catch and prevention measures in the early 90's, he also contributed extensively to The Important Bird Areas of southern Africa (BirdLife South Africa, 1998), and continues to publish both academic and popular articles on his pet research topic - the breeding biology of African hornbills.
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