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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days "Sublime writing...a genuinely important book" - Ken Lussey. Hundreds of years after their extinction in these isles, beavers are back in Britain. These highly skilled engineers of the natural world have been reintroduced at several sites across the UK and, even as they become established, are already having a dramatic effect on our wild landscapes. Here, leading nature writer Jim Crumley reveals the pioneering lifestyle of these intriguing and secretive creatures and considers the ecological and economic impact of the beaver reintroductions. Employing his trademark beautiful prose and empathy for life in the wild, Crumley considers the future for Britain's beavers and makes the case for giving them their freedom. Features Summary Leading nature writer Jim Crumley reveals the pioneering lifestyle of beavers following their reintroduction into Britain, considering the ecological and economic impact... Author Jim Crumley Publisher Saraband Release date 20150701 Pages 240 ISBN 1-910192-06-6 ISBN 13 978-1-910192-06-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days From a totally fresh perspective, with unique access to some of the remotest regions and species living beyond the confines of captivity, Wild Africa is a contemporary photographic record that takes you into the heart of one of the world's last natural paradises. The result of painstaking expeditions across the continent, Alex Bernasconi's photographic document contains some of the most novel, surprising and spectacular images of Africa and its wildlife. In the one thousand eight hundred images a week that Bernasconi takes of some of nature's finest and most endangered animals, wildlife photography is embodied at its most honest and creative. These are unique images by a photographer motivated to preserve for posterity the most exceptional panoramas of wildlife in its true habitat that we have today. This is a visual testament to the best of our planet. Features Summary From a totally fresh perspective, with unique access to some of the remotest regions and species living beyond the confines of captivity, this book is a contemporary photographic record that takes you into the heart of one of the world's last natural paradises... Author Alex Bernasconi (Author), Saba Douglas-Hamilton (Preface by) Publisher Papadakis Publishing Release date 20130901 Pages 270 ISBN 1-906506-31-0 ISBN 13 978-1-906506-31-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Take an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons with The Nature Yearbook 2019: A Children's Almanac. Beautifully illustrated by Elly Jahnz and written by nature lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson, this fantastic, fully illustrated guide to the year includes nature spotter guides, indoor and outdoor craft and activity ideas, seasonal recipes and celebrations of religious festivals and special days, such as the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. A wonderful gift to treasure and explore over the coming year, this gorgeous nature yearbook will encourage young readers to connect with nature and the world around them. Features Summary Take an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons with The Nature Yearbook 2019: A Children's Almanac. Beautifully illustrated by Elly Jahnz and written by nature lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson... Author Anna Wilson (Author), Elly Jahnz (Illustrator) Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd Release date 20180829 Pages 192 ISBN 1-78800-339-X ISBN 13 978-1-78800-339-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Following the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Thomas Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, vividly describes the history and science behind this lost pastime and how anyone can do it. Following the Wild Bees is both a unique meditation on the pleasures of the natural world and a guide to the ingenious methods that compose the craft of the bee hunter. Seeley explains how one finds a patch of flowers humming with honey bees, captures and sumptuously feeds the bees, and then releases and follows them, step-by-step in whatever direction they fly, back to their secret residence in a hollow tree, old building, or abandoned hive. The bee hunter's reward is a thrilling encounter with nature that challenges mind and body while also giving new insights into the remarkable behavior of honey bees living in the wild. Drawing on decades of experience as a bee hunter and bee biologist, Seeley weaves informative discussions of the biology of wild honey bees with colorful historical anecdotes, personal insights, and beautiful photos. Whether you're a bee enthusiast or just curious about the natural world, Following the Wild Bees is the ideal companion for newcomers to bee hunting and a rare treat for armchair naturalists. Features Summary Following the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today... Author Thomas D. Seeley Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20160521 Pages 184 ISBN 0-691-17026-6 ISBN 13 978-0-691-17026-8

Paperback. English. Zebra Press. 2011. ISBN: 9781770200463. In good condition. Moved by the plight of the approximately 475 million homeless dogs in the world, Oscar and his owner, Joanne, decided to create a unique platform from which to draw positive attention towards the problem of dogs dying for a second chance in shelters around the world. The two came up with the first world tour to be undertaken by a dog: the World Woof Tour. Selling up almost everything they had to fund it, they set off on an eight-month journey across five continents for the adventure of a lifetime. Travelling around the world with a canine naturally presents a unique set of unexpected challenges, countless obstacles and lots of humorous moments. Some of Oscar's favorites, such as sniffing out wild lions in the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya, coming face to face with the biggest cat in the world in Cairo, fishing for piranhas in the Amazon and shaking paws with Pluto at Disneyland are all included. The team also visited over 60 welfare organizations and created awareness of dog adoption through the media at every destination.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Whether you are an adventurer, intrepid backpacker, holiday-maker or simply interested in the wider world, this book will surely stir your imagination. Pick up this jam-packed guide to find a perfect adventure or rewarding getaway that offers the opportunity to escape to and experience some of Mother Nature's greatest and unrestrained creations. With spectacular photographs that transport you to the likes of the Atacama Desert and the Retezat Mountains, this book will leave you in awe of some of the lesser-known marvels found on our incredible planet. From Lake Karakul in China to the Western Highlands in Papua New Guinea, 501 Must-Visit Wild Places provides detailed descriptions and handy tips for each location, introducing you to new travelling possibilitites. Features Summary A brilliant guide to some of the world's most spectacular wild places. Author Arthur Findlay (Author), Jackum Brown (Author), Fid Backhouse (Author) Publisher Pyramid Publishing Release date 20171004 Pages 384 ISBN 0-7537-3255-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7537-3255-7

  We combine postage, so do look at our other items on offer.  Postage prices outside of South African borders will differ. Please enquire before purchasing. Dispatched within 3 business days. Our books are protected with a removable plastic cover and sent with care. Condition: Good. There's nothing quite like it anywhere in the world. It's a visual tour de force - complete with high drama, raw tragedy, sound effects and stunning costumes. Scripted by Nature and choreographed by the weather, hunger and sheer chance, it's the spectacular world of southern African wildlife. The variety of the landscape, the extremes of climate, and the huge diversity of vegetation create ideal conditions for a fraternity of wild animals unequalled anywhere else on Earth. More than 900 species of birds cohabit freely with 338 mammal species, a diverse population of reptiles and amphibians, and an inestimable number of insects. In South Africa alone, nearly six million hectares of land are devoted to conservation. There is a growing awareness of the importance of wildlife heritage, and the necessity for its continued survival, in spite of industrial development and the encroachment of man. Fuelling this awareness is the commitment of a group of dedicated photographers who spend days, months and years in the wild pursuing a dream: to capture on film the extraordinary lives of animals in a way that's never been done before. Bibliographic information: Title Southern Africa: Spectacular World of Wildlife Contributors Alan Duggan, Peter Joyce, Tim O'Hagan Edition illustrated, Hardback Publisher Reader's Digest Association South Africa, 1994 ISBN 187491205X, 9781874912057 Length 272 pages Subjects Science Please Click ---> HERE PTO Books is selling.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'The remarkable story of an astounding transformation' George Monbiot Forced to accept that intensive farming on the heavy clay of their land at Knepp in West Sussex was economically unsustainable, Isabella Tree and her husband Charlie Burrell made a spectacular leap of faith: they decided to step back and let nature take over. Thanks to the introduction of free-roaming cattle, ponies, pigs and deer - proxies of the large animals that once roamed Britain - the 3,500 acre project has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife numbers and diversity in little over a decade. Once-common species, including turtle doves, nightingales, peregrine falcons, lesser spotted woodpeckers and purple emperor butterflies, are now breeding at Knepp, and populations of other species are rocketing. The Burrells' degraded agricultural land has become a functioning ecosystem again, heaving with life - all by itself. This recovery has taken place against a backdrop of catastrophic loss elsewhere. According to the 2016 'State of Nature' report, the UK is ranked 29th in the world for biodiversity loss: 56% of species in the UK are in decline and 15% are threatened with extinction. We are living in a desert, compared with our gloriously wild past. In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the 'Knepp experiment' and what it reveals of the ways in which we might regain that wilder, richer country. It shows how rewilding works across Europe; that it has multiple benefits for the land; that it can generate economic activity and employment; how it can benefit both nature and us - and that all of this can happen astonishingly quickly. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside, Wilding is, above all, an inspiring story of hope. Features Summary Wilding tells the story of a remarkable experiment: the rewilding of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, the restoration of natural ecological processes, and the stunning recovery of flora and fauna. Author Isabella Tree Publisher Picador Release date 20180503 Pages 384 ISBN 1-5098-0509-5 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-0509-9

ELEPHANTS OF AFRICA by PAUL BOSMAN and ANTHONY HALL-MARTIN; Hardcover published by Struikhof ; First Published 1986 by Struik;  This publication published by Struikhof; 1989  Foreword by Anton Rupert   President S A Nature Foundation and Vice President  World Wide Fund for Nature; ISBN 0 947458 03 4; No of Pages; 175 Very good condition, tightly bound and clean, name and town written inside of the front cover, no browning of the paper; Note; T he dust jacket has 2 tears; One front - top left just over 1 cm and one back - bottom left - on fold 3 cm. For postage within S A  via S A Post Office please add R55.00  or via Postnet to Postnet (up to 5kg) at R105.00. Buyers from outside of S A can contact me for a postal quote. " Combined " postage where more than one item is bought can be arranged.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Get ready to meet some fascinating animals and find out all about their incredible homes in this beautiful and informative non-fiction picture book written by wildlife expert and BBC presenter Chris Packham. Just like us, animals need a place to call home. From a beaver's dam and a honey bee's hive to a red ovenbird's nest and a snail's shell, explore the amazing homes of some incredible creatures from all over the world. Uncover extra information about these fascinating animals in the Find Out More section at the back of the book. An excellent source of expert wildlife information for all young nature lovers, this animal book is the perfect introduction to the natural world for children. Collect more fascinating books in the series: Amazing Animal Journeys and Amazing Animal Babies Chris Packham presented the BBC children's series The Really Wild Show before setting up his own TV company and making wildlife shows for ITV, National Geographic, Animal Planet and the BBC. He also presents BBC's Springwatch and Autumnwatch. Award-winning illustrator Jason Cockcroft is best known for his internationally acclaimed picture book illustrations and his cover artwork for the final three Harry Potter books. He has a Blue Peter Award and has also been nominated for the Kate Greenaway award. Features Summary Get ready to meet some fascinating animals and find out all about their incredible homes in this beautiful and informative non-fiction picture book written by wildlife expert and BBC presenter Chris Packham... Author Chris Packham (Author), Jason Cockcroft (Illustrator) Publisher Egmont Books Release date 20180617 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4052-8489-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4052-8489-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This powerful collection features the 100 winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 competition. They represent the skill and talent of photographers from around the planet and the many different ways of portraying the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world. The photographs were chosen by an international jury for their artistic merit and originality, mindful of the high ethical standards that the competition champions. The final 100, representing 22 nationalities, were selected from more than 42,000 entries from 96 countries. The book includes images of unforgettable behaviour, wild and dramatic landscapes and thought-provoking reportage. This memorable book also tells the often memorable stories behind the pictures and serves as a reminder of the truly glorious nature of life on Earth. Features Summary This powerful collection features the 100 winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 competition. They represent the skill and talent of photographers from around the planet and the many different ways of portraying the beauty... Author Rosamund Kidman Cox Publisher The Natural History Museum Release date 20171005 Pages 160 ISBN 0-565-09415-7 ISBN 13 978-0-565-09415-7

A scientific safari and a personal memoir celebrating the enigmatic dignity of the worlds' largest land animal. As a child in South Africa, spending summers exploring the wild with his boyhood friends, Lyall Watson came face to face with his first elephant. From that moment on, Watson's fascination grew into a lifelong obsession with understanding the nature and behaviour of this impressive creature, Around he world, the elephant - at once a symbol of spiritual power and physical endurance - has been worshipped as a god and hunted for sport. In this portrait of the elephant, the author draws from scientific research, anthropological studies, and personal experience to document the animal's wide-ranging capabilities to remember and to mourn; and he reminds us of its rich mythic origins, its evolution, and its devastation in recent history. Part meditation on an elusive animal, part evocation of the power of place.