The Safari Companion

by Estes, Richard D.

• ISBN13: 9781890132446
• ISBN10: 1890132446
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co

Summary

Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companionhas been the best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals. An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition has been revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm to those watching these magnificent animals at zoos and wildlife parks, and on film. The Safari Companionenables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. In addition, useful maps show the major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide. The book includes an extensive glossary, as well as tips on wildlife photography, a list of organizations working to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and when to see the animals.

Author Biography

Richard D. Estes is a Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution, an Associate of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Co-chairman of the World Conservation Union's (IUCN) Antelope Specialists Group.

Table of Contents

Maps
Foreword
Preface to the Revised Edition
Preface to the First Edition
User's Guide to the Safari Companion
Social and Mating Systems	p. 1
Observing African Mammals	p. 7
Understanding Animal Behavor	p. 13
Antelopes and Other Ruminants	p. 15
Introducing Antelopes and Other African Ruminants	p. 16
Duikers	p. 33
Dwarf Antelopes	p. 40
Gazelle Tribe	p. 55
Reedbuck/Kob Tribe	p. 71
Vaal or Gray Rhebok, Pelea capreolus	p. 87
Horse Antelopes	p. 92
Hartebeest Tribe	p. 104
Impala, Aepyceros melampus	p. 127
Bushbuck Tribe	p. 133
African or Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer	p. 158
Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis	p. 164
Other Hoofed Mammals	p. 171
Swine	p. 172
Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius	p. 185
Rhinoceroses	p. 190
Zebras and Asses	p. 200
Hyraxes or Dassies	p. 214
Elephant, Loxodonta africana[superscript en]	p. 223
Carnivores	p. 223
Introducing Carnivores	p. 234
Genets and Civets	p. 242
Mongooses	p. 251
Hyena Family	p. 281
Cat Family	p. 300
Dog Family	p. 328
Weasel/Otter Family	p. 353
Primates	p. 371
Introducing Primates	p. 372
Bushbabies or Galagos	p. 376
Monkeys and Baboons	p. 389
Great Apes	p. 415
A Catalogue of Displays and Signals	p. 437
Tips for Viewing and Photographing African Wildlife	p. 445
Glossary	p. 448
Suggested Reading	p. 455
African Wildlife Conservation Organizations	p. 457
Index	p. 458
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