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National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife

The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari.

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All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail.

This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife..

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Author: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

Publisher: Knopf

Date: Oct. 3, 1995

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