Publisher's Synopsis
Besides being a world-famous game-viewing destination, the Kruger National Park is home to an incredible diversity of bugs, beetles, butterflies, spiders, scorpions and other creepy-crawlies. This richly illustrated, beginner-friendly guide is ideal for the casual visitor keen to identify and learn more about the Park's smaller inhabitants. Find out what happens inside a termite mound, how ladybirds protect themselves from predators, and why dung beetles race to fresh dung pats. Aimed at the popular market, this book: • Spans 30 groups, including moths, beetles, wasps, crickets and spiders, and features over 200 commonly encountered species • Contains vivid photographs of Kruger's most interesting and attractive critters • Unpacks noteworthy behaviours and biology • Introduces key concepts, such as mimicry, cryptic coloration, metamorphosis, parasitism and pollination • Includes bug-watching and photography tips for beginners.
