The English naturalist William Burchell arrived in Cape Town in June 1811 to explore the flora and fauna of the vast southern African interior. Ove...

'Somehow, the elephants got into my soul, and it became my life's work to see them safe and happy. There was no giving up on that vision, no matter...

A new addition to the successful ‘Quick ID guide’ series, Primates is a succinct survey of the features and habits of our closest relatives. Divide...

Of all the animal groups, none looms larger in the imagination than the carnivores.Adapted for hunting and killing other animals, they represent th...

Mother. Daughter. Ruler. Provider. What does it mean to be female? The female species has never been more scrutinized or politicised. As we sear...

WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS If we can save the salmon, we can save the world Over the centuries, salmon have been a ...

With the surging interest in foraging for mushrooms, those new to the art need a reliable guide to distinguishing the safe fungi from the toxic. Bu...

This highly visual new guide introduces readers to 100 of the most memorable trees in the bushveld - the northern and eastern regions of South Afri...

East Africa is a premier wildlife destination, well known for its mass migrations of herds and fearsome predators. But as iconic are the trees that...

This is a collection of 101 jaw-dropping stories, as told by the very people who experienced them – first-hand accounts of sightings, scrapes and e...

Find solace, hope and happiness through 12 fascinating birds whose song is never far away - if only we know where to look . . .'A lyrical and life-...

Hierdie praktiese, eenvoudige gids tot van die voëls in Suider-Afrika wat die meeste gesien word, is gemik op beginner- en selfs juniorv oëlkykers....

The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or histori...

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

This is a guide to wild flowers in the summer rainfall area, describing over 2100 species from subtropical coastal dunes to mountain peaks, with th...

Author: Graham Alexander; Johan Marais / Supplier: Penguin Random House

In this fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonfl ies & Damselfl ies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesoth...

Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in the beautifully illustrated book. Our ...

Comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this compact guide makes the ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature re...

Discover this remarkable account of twenty-one years in remote Kenya with a troop of Savannah baboons from the New York Times bestselling author of...

This book will take readers on a flying visit round the world, scouring the seven continents for the biggest, brightest and best birds on the plane...

'n Baie insiggewende Afrikaanse boek wat vrae en antwoorde bevat van Suid-Afrikaanse diere, wat wissel van die Aardwolf na die Ystervark. Dit is 'n...

'A superb naturalist and writer.' CHRIS PACKHAM 'From Stone Age remains to modern day skyscrapers, Stephen Moss takes us on an exhilarating journe...

Of all Africa's wildlife, none has captured the imagination more than those species that have come over the years to be known as the big five. Whet...

An extraordinary companion guide to the next landmark natural history documentary series from the BBC, aiming to reshape the way we think about eac...

Africa was the core of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, and comprises some of the oldest and most extraordinary geology on planet Earth. This de...

Author: Brendan Whittington-Jones / Supplier: Jacana Media

Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 animal specimens to be discovered in Animalium, the first in a series of virtual museums. Wander the...

Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images from across time and from every corner of the globeAn...

This elegant mini edition of the bestselling Animalium is the perfect gift for animal-lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the ...

Aquatic and Wetland Plants of southern Africa is the most comprehensive identification guide to the aquatic and wetland plants of southern Africa. ...

'Rousing, polemical and heartfelt' - Gardens Illustrated'An invitation to take action' - The ObserverOne thing has become clear this year - we need...

Benut ons Inheemse Bome is ongetwyfeld die nuttigste en mees praktiese boek wat oor die onderwerp in Suid-Afrika gepubliseer is. Hierdie derde en h...

Beyond The Secret Elephants is the continuing story of Gareth Patterson’s almost two decades of research into the secretive Knysna elephants. Signi...

Here’s a superb collection of in-your-face images of Africa’s magnificent Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. Award-winning wild...

This exciting third book from David Bristow covers everything environmental in South Africa that you always wanted to know about. Subjects includin...

This is the first book dedicated to birding in South Africa’s national parks. The 19 featured national parks are grouped within the four biogeograp...

Fully revised, Birds of Africa south of the Sahara provides unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume, and is the first book to descr...