Publisher's Synopsis
This is the first comprehensive photographic field guide to be published in South Africa that covers a cross-section of the most prominent animals, plants, birds, insects and tracks and signs of a particular region. It includes a detailed natural history section for a greater understanding of the people, geology, habitats and ecology of the Bushveld. The history of the people is divided into two fascinating accounts, one on the indigenous people of the area and one personal account of the early settler history as told by Lex Rodger, a Waterberg resident of 90 years. This book negates the need to carry more than one guide book when travelling to any South African Bushveld region. In writing this account Lee has availed himself to the kind services of many experts who have read and verified facts in their individual areas of expertise. Some of these include: Vincent Carruthers (amphibians), Louis du Preez (amphibians), Jonathan Leeming (scorpions and spiders), Louis Liebenberg (tracking), Hendri Coetzee (birds), Paul van Gaalen (birds), Jens Reissig (reptiles), Johan Marais (reptile) and Frits van Oudtshoorn (grasses). Contents include: Vinatge Waterberg (Lex Rodger); A brief history of the region; Geology; Habitats; Ecology; Mammals (includes mammalian diseases); Birds; Reptiles; Amphibians; Scorpions; Spiders; Insects: Butterflies and moths; Tracks and signs; Flowers; Trees; Grasses; Basic survival techniques; Walking safaris.
