Odkaz

The definitive guide to the antelope of Africa with photographs and distribution maps. A comprehensive work covering all of Africa's antelope species and subspecies. It describes the physical features, the latest taxonomic classifications, habitat requirements and feeding, the conservation status and concludes with some interesting general notes. In many instances the 'discovery' of the species, or its introduction to the scientific world, is described. The introductory/background section provides an introduction to the reasons for the diversity of African antelopes, their taxonomy, feeding habits (including the functioning of the ruminant digestive system), defence mechanisms, territorial behaviour, the great migrations, the annual rut, the differences between deer and antelope, the bushmeat crisis, the conservation status and risks being faced by antelopes, the role of hunting, the potential of farming with antelopes, and eco-tourism.