DANGEROUS CREATURES OF AFRICA: UNDERSTAND-IDENTIFY-AVOID-SURVIVE

DANGEROUS CREATURES OF AFRICA: UNDERSTAND-IDENTIFY-AVOID-SURVIVE A colorful, detailed look at Africa's most dangerous & threatening creatures, from rampant to almost invisible large animals that can inflict wounds, creatures that deliver venomous bites, those that are poisonous to eat, & diseases caused by animals. The focus is on understanding, identifying, avoiding & surviving these hazards of the African wilds. Symptoms of the diseases are detailed & preventative measures & first aid procedures are offered. The lively design with a strong element of drama through photographs, boxed information & case studies will have wide appeal.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Husband & wife team, Chris & Tilde Stuart, are best known for their various mammal field guides, but also for numerous other titles they have written on the natural environment of Africa. They are founders of the African Carnivore Research Programme & the African-Arabian Wildlife Research Centre. They travel extensively & are involved in various research programs dealing with carnivores & other animals. ISBN: 1-77007-355-8 publish date: 04/30/2010