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Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks: A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying Animal Tracks in the Wild

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The Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks is a comprehensive field guide to identifying animal tracks in the wild. It covers over 150 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds found in Southern and East Africa. The guide is written by renowned wildlife expert Louis Liebenberg, who has over 50 years of experience tracking animals in the African bush.

The guide is organized into two main sections:

Section 1: to animal tracking, including how to identify different types of tracks, how to measure tracks, and how to interpret track patterns.
Section 2: Species accounts, which provide detailed descriptions and illustrations of the tracks of over 150 animal species.

The species accounts are arranged alphabetically by common name, and each account includes the following information:

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Language	:	English
File size	:	9082 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	40 pages

Scientific name: The scientific name of the species.
Common name: The common name of the species in English, Afrikaans, and Zulu.
Description: A detailed description of the species' tracks, including size, shape, and other distinguishing features.
Illustration: A clear and detailed illustration of the species' tracks.
Distribution: A map showing the distribution of the species in Southern and East Africa.
Habitat: A description of the species' preferred habitat.
Behavior: A brief description of the species' behavior, including its feeding habits and social structure.
Tracking tips: Tips on how to track the species in the wild.

The Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks is a valuable resource for anyone interested in wildlife tracking. It is easy to use and provides comprehensive information on a wide range of animal species. The book's benefits include:

Comprehensive coverage of over 150 animal species.
Detailed descriptions and illustrations of tracks.
Easy-to-use organization.
Tips on how to track animals in the wild.
Written by a renowned wildlife expert.

The Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks is designed to be used in the field. It is a compact and lightweight guide that can be easily carried in a backpack or daypack.

To use the guide, simply flip to the section on the animal you are interested in tracking. The species accounts are arranged alphabetically by common name, so it is easy to find the information you need.

Once you have found the species account, take a close look at the illustration of the tracks. Note the size, shape, and other distinguishing features of the tracks. Then, compare the illustration to the tracks you have found in the wild.

If the tracks match the illustration, you have successfully identified the animal that made them. If you are not sure, you can refer to the description of the tracks in the species account for more information.

The Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to identifying animal tracks in the wild. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in wildlife tracking, from beginners to experienced trackers.

Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, a hunter, or a conservationist, the Quick ID Guide to Southern and East African Animal Tracks will help you to better understand the animals that share our world.

On Track: Quick ID guide to southern and East African animal tracks (Quick ID guides)

by Chris Stuart

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