Mike Unwin Books

Wildlife is southern Africa’s number one visitor attraction. This handy, beautifully illustrated book combines field guide and travel guide, explaining where and when to find wildlife and how to identify it. Author Mike Unwin covers everything from the ‘Big Five’ to dung beetles to sand grouse, and explores the wildlife hotspots of seven countries, offering insights into animal behavior and up-to-date conservation perspectives. From superb-value Kruger safaris to Cape Town and its vineyards to malaria-free safaris on South Africa’s garden route, southern Africa has it all. Equally useful to both first-timer and serious naturalist, this Bradt guide is also the perfect safari souvenir.

Southern African Wildlife Guide - Expert information and travel advice featuring southern African wildlife, flora and fauna, birdwatching, practical field tips, conservation, safaris and natural history. Includes the Okavango Delta, Zambezi Valley, Kalahari, Luangwa Valley and national parks such as Kruger, Hwange, Chobe and Etosha.

This beautiful and inspiring book tells the stories of 80 birds around the world: from the Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia which constructs huge, multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to the Bar-headed Goose of China, one of the highest-flying migrants which crosses the Himalayas twice a year. Many birds come steeped in folklore and myth, some are national emblems and a few have inspired scientific revelation or daring conservation projects. Each has a story to tell that sheds a light on our relationship with the natural world and reveals just how deeply birds matter to us.

A visually stunning, photographically driven celebration of bird migration-- one of the great marvels of the natural world

Take a tour of 20 unforgettable animal homes: unearth polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow, soar above eagle nests as big as cars and marvel at the remoras that make themselves comfortable on the ocean's deadliest predators.Finding Home is a celebration of animals and their drive to survive no matter the odds - finding shelter in every nook and cranny on Earth, from the obvious to the unusual. With rich, vivid non-fiction storytelling and arresting illustrations, this is an essential collection for anyone fascinated by animals and the wild ways they live.A stunning sequel from Mike Unwin and Jenni Desmond, the internationally bestselling duo behind Migration.

A guide to the animals that inhabit planet Earth. Divided by continent, it describes the diversity of wildlife which can be found all over the world, from soaring bald eagles in the Rocky Mountains to dancing lemurs in Madagascar and graceful turtles in the South Pacific. It includes animal records, various facts, a glossary and an animal quiz.

You're flying high over the Himalayan mountains, on a journey filled with danger. The temperature is far below freezing, the air is thin, and golden eagles swoop out of the sky to attack you. This is just one of the 20 incredible migration stories in this book.

This beautiful RSPB Encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of birds, helping you find out about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. From tropical parrots and toucans to sea birds and eagles, find out all about birds with this informative first guide and reference book. Packed with brilliant photography, fun facts and top bird tips, learn, explore and be amazed by birds big and small.

Hero or villain? Few animals divide opinion like the Red Fox. This most successful of the world's wild canids has lived alongside people from time immemorial. Celebrated by some for its resourcefulness and lush pelt, reviled by others for plundering chicken runs and overturning bins, it has worked its way deep into Western. Behind the folklore and tabloid headlines, however, lies a remarkable natural history success story. In Spotlight: Foxes Mike Unwin explores how the Red Fox's versatility has allowed it to thrive across the northern hemisphere, from desert and mountain to farmland and urban jungle. This informative book covers all aspects of the Red Fox biology and lifestyle, including hunting and caching food, defending a territory, raising a litter and communication strategies. Finally, it examines the complex, often troubled relationship that the Fox has enjoyed and both endured with humankind, and suggests what the future might hold. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviours of our favourite animals with eye-catching, colour photography and informative expert text.

Eagles are among the most remarkable hunters, embodying a blend of predatory skill and cultural significance that symbolizes freedom and power. However, they are often viewed as competitors by farmers and gamekeepers, leading to the decline of many species due to persecution. In Britain, two eagle species are highlighted: the majestic Golden Eagle, a true apex predator found in northern wildernesses, and the larger White-tailed Eagle, which has been reintroduced after extinction. Both species are rare, primarily residing in the remote Scottish Highlands, making sightings a thrilling wildlife experience. This engaging study delves into the biology and lifestyles of these eagles, detailing their adaptations as apex predators and their territorial behaviors, including the challenges of raising young. It reveals intriguing aspects of their lives, such as the harsh realities of 'Cain and Abel' syndrome. Additionally, the book places these UK eagles within a global context, exploring other eagle species and the complex relationship between humans and eagles throughout history, encompassing both cultural significance and conservation efforts. It also provides expert tips for those interested in observing these magnificent birds. The Spotlight series aims to educate readers about the behaviors and lives of beloved animals through captivating photography and insightful text.