The Pocket Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa is a handy and compact guide to over a 100 mammal species – from big cats to mice and bats.
Each entry contains a detailed description with:
- Clear, full-color photographs
- Information on identification, subspecies, mass, shoulder height, vocalization, age, habitat, habits, food, breeding, and male and female differences
- Details of other species with which the mammal could be confused, and their differences
- An illustration of typical tracks and their size
- A Southern Africa distribution map
- Listed where appropriate are the most recent standards set for trophy hunters by Safari Club International and Rowland Ward
Additionally, the pocket guide has:
- A vegetation map and habitat keys for essential, summarised information at a glance on distribution and preferred habitats
- A photographic section on dung
- An illustrated section on spoor and tracking