Southern Africa has about 530 mammal species, ranging from little shrews and bats to elephant, lion and rhino. The region is also home to many marine species – seals, dolphins and whales – that inhabit both coastal and deeper waters.
Now updated to reflect the latest taxonomic findings, Stuarts’ Field Guide Mammals of Southern Africa will help with the identification of the iconic larger animals, as well as the often bewildering array of smaller species.The detailed descriptions of each species offer insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.
Chris Stuart (1950-2024) and Mathilde Stuart are the highly regarded authors of a range of books and mobile applications on African mammals, wildlife and conservation, as well as scientific papers and popular articles. Much of their time has been spent travelling the world, studying wild mammals and promoting their conservation.