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Comment on National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife by C. Clark

C. Clark — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:26:15 +0000

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Good, but not great!, March 17, 2007

C. Clark (Washington State) -

This review is from: National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife (Turtleback)

As other reviewers have noted, this is a wonderful Field Guide with excellent photographs and descriptions. Indeed, following my first trip to Tanzania, I purchased a copy. Prior to my second trip, however, someone suggested that I take a look, instead, at Withers' Wildlife of East Africa and I was immediately sold on it.

There are various reasons why I think Withers is the better choice for those going on their first safari in East Africa. Most importantly, it's a lot smaller/lighter and the descriptions are opposite the bird and animal photographs, rather than at the back of the Audubon Guide. In addition, the coverage of wildlife is excellent: we saw a lot of different animals and birds and, with very few exceptions, they were all covered in Wild Life of East Africa.

A friend is off on safari this summer and asked me about what to take. They had heard of The Audubon Field Guide, but not Withers et al. It's that conversation that prompted me to write this.

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Comment on National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife by J. Martin

J. Martin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:54:18 +0000

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

This is THE safari book to take with you., September 28, 2005

J. Martin -

This review is from: National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife (Turtleback)

It is relatively compact. It has a sturdy vinyl cover. It has beautiful, vibrant pictures of the animals. It has easy to find, to the point descriptions of each species' habitat, mating/birthing, typical prey or food, etc, which is what you want when you're on a bumpy game drive. I bought this, The African Safari Companion and the Safari Journal and this was the only book I actually used on safari in E. Africa. If you're wondering which book to bring - this is it.

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Comment on National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife by Tracy Hunt

Tracy Hunt — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:40:24 +0000

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

Essential book for safari, August 25, 2002

Tracy Hunt (Los Angeles, CA United States) -

This review is from: National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife (Turtleback)

I just got back from a two week safari in Tanzania and both of my guides raved about my book. They each had books with pictures of birds and animals, not actual photos. The descriptions in this book are accurate, the photos beautiful, and the price is well worth it. I ended up giving my copy to my guide when he took me to the Serengeti airstrip for my trip home. I'm ordering another copy now!

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Comment on rare animals? by lovebudgies2

lovebudgies2 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:43:12 +0000

macedonian lynx european brown bear and the wolf and also the chamois

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by raven blackwing

raven blackwing — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:26:07 +0000

No!! It will not net them any money. What ever is the aspca there will do more so if you want to give money to anyone give it to them

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by American Patriot

American Patriot — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:21:32 +0000

Based on their record here in the United States, I’d guess that PETA will go down and kill all of the animals. That is what they do with dogs at their shelters here.

I’d rather see a scientific organization go down with some real knowledge of wildlife.

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by adventure101

adventure101 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:51:01 +0000

No, peta will not come to the rescue of any animals, that’s not what peta does.

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by KAREN B

KAREN B — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:58:08 +0000

no but WSPA will

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by luvexotics

luvexotics — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:26:18 +0000

PETA doesn’t actually help any animals so no they won’t do a thing. There is the rspca in australia (at least I think that’s the initials) the australian zoo will prolly also help as will volunteers. If you want to help the best thing to do is send a donation to the australian spca.

Comment on Will Peta come to the rescue of the hurting animals in australia that are dying because of arson? by ♥bunny luva♥

♥bunny luva♥ — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:41:54 +0000

What’s Peta???