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Collins Traveller's Guides

This page lists books in the Collins Traveller's Guide series. The most recent books are at the top of the page.


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Traveller's Guides
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Birds of New Zealand

Julian Fitter and Don Merton

Collins Traveller's Guide

Harper Collins

2011

"This beautiful photographic guide is the ideal companion for travelling birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Featuring over 300 species of bird most likely to be encountered on a trip to New Zealand, it is the only guide that anyone travelling to this fascinating region of the world will need. Each bird is illustrated with a full-colour photograph along with a full species description, and key information on national parks helps readers to find the best spots to discover each bird. The book not only helps travellers to identify birds, it also highlights the importance of conservation efforts and offers guidelines on sensible behaviour whilst travelling through the area and encountering nature at its very best."

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Wildlife of Southern Africa

Martin Withers and David Hosking

Collins Traveller's Guide

Harper Collins

2011

"The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller's guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region. Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20 years, and featuring over 400 species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and insect, this informative guide makes the perfect companion for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of southern Africa. Each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and features a full species description. Key information on wildlife photography is also included, such as the best type of camera, film and lenses to use, along with information on techniques and codes of conduct."

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Wildlife of the Galapagos

Julian Fitter, Daniel Fitter and David Hosking

Collins Traveller's Guide

Harper Collins

2007

"The islands of the Galapagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year. This series is designed to give visitors to far-away places a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around. Featuring over 350 species of wildlife most likely to be encountered on a trip to these remote islands, this traveller's guide is the ideal companion for anyone travelling to this fascinating region of the world. Although perhaps best known for its Giant Tortoises, many other mammals, reptiles, coastal and marine life, birds, plants and invertebrates are also included. Illustrated with over 550 colour photographs, maps and drawings, it also includes maps of visitors' sites and information on the history, climate, geology and conservation of the islands."

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Wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

David Hosking and Martin Withers

Collins Traveller's Guide

Harper Collins

2007

"The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller's guide to the wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda features 475 species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect and tree. A must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region. This series is designed to give visitors to far-away places a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around. Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20 years, each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and features a full species description. It includes information on wildlife photography such as the best type of camera, film and lenses to use, information on techniques and codes of conduct."

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Wildlife Of The Seychelles

Mike Hill and Dave Currie

Collins Traveller's Guide

Collins

2007

"An easy-to-use, compact photoguide to the wildlife of the Seychelles, including tips on where to go to make the most of your visit The 115 coral islands that make up the Seychelles are a haven for wildlife, and 60 per cent of its visitors each year come from Europe. The tourist industry in the Seychelles has grown dramatically over the past 25 years and several marine and nature reserves have been formed to ensure the wildlife remains protected and can be enjoyed. Trips to Bird Island - just one of the many paradise islands for birdwatchers - are now strictly regulated, but better marketed for visitors. The distant atoll of Aldabra is a world heritage site and boasts the world's largest population of giant tortoises. There are many species unique to the Seychelles due to the relatively late arrival of humans on the islands. Despite the fact that many visitors go to the Seychelles for its wildlife, there is no photographic guide for the general tourist. This pocket-sized photographic guide is perfect for the traveller, showing and describing all the birds, mammals and plants you're likely to see, as well as all the fish that can be seen while snorkelling."

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Wildlife of East Africa

David Hosking and Martin Withers

Collins Traveller's Guide

Harper Collins

2002

"This text, a complete guide to the region, features 475 species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect and tree. It should prove a useful companion for all those considering a trip to the game reserves, and for anyone interested in the wildlife of this region. Written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20 years, each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph, and there are also full species descriptions. The text includes information on wildlife photography: the best type of camera, film and lenses to use, information on techniques, and also codes of conduct. There is also a map showing the major national parks in the region."

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Wildlife Of India

Mark F. Tritsch

Collins Traveller's Guide

Collins

2001

"This guide contains photographs and descriptions of 140 species you are likely to encounter either on a holiday or journey around India. Although the country is perhaps best known for the tiger or the Indian elephant, many other mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, trees and shrubs are also included. In addition, there is information on India's history, climate, conservation, culture, finding and observing wildlife, and a section on the country's national parks."

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Last updated August 2013