First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa is an accessible and practical introduction to the art of wildlife tracking. Designed for beginners, students, and outdoor enthusiasts, it helps readers identify and interpret the tracks and signs left by animals in their natural environments.
The guide covers a wide variety of Southern African wildlife, showing how to recognise footprints, spoor patterns, droppings, feeding signs, and other indicators of animal presence. Each entry includes clear descriptions and illustrations to make identification easy and accurate in the field.
In addition to identification, the book explains how tracking reveals important information about animal behaviour, movement, and habitat use. It encourages observation skills and a deeper connection with nature.
First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa is widely regarded in wildlife and educational literature. It is ideal for hikers, safari-goers, students, and nature lovers, offering a fun and informative introduction to tracking wildlife and understanding animal signs in Southern Africa.