Comprehensive photographic guide to 260 species of Madagascan avifauna. A few species for which no photographs are available are depicted in colour paintings by Mark Andrews. BNS, 328pp, UK. CHRISTOPHER HELM.

Ninth edition. Travel guide to the world's fourth largest island providing detailed coverage of natural history and local customs, and up-to-date information on the country's tourist infrastructure. Includes a brief guide to the Malagasy language. Illustrated with colour photographs. Index, col photos, 58 maps, bib, 448pp, UK. BRADT PUBLICATIONS.

Sixth edition of this guide book covering two popular travel destinations. The authors cover all essential information for travellers such as accommodation, transport, activities and safety. Also includes a detailed history of the islands and a language section covering essential phrases in French and Malagasy. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs and maps. Index, notes, gloss, 65 maps, 3020pp, AUSTRALIA. LONELY PLANET.

New edition. One of the world's richest wildlife habitats, with many unique species. 200 col illus, index, v, 176pp, UK. BRADT PUBLICATIONS.

This title is a reduced format field guide adaptation of the highly acclaimed Pica Press book Mammals of Madagascar. Madagascar has a unique mammal fauna. Of the 123 species, at least 103 are found nowhere else on earth. It is best known for its 33 species of lemur, but there are also a great variety of tenrecs, bats, rodents, viverrids and mongooses. As the only mammal taxa present on Madagascar, these groups have demonstrated remarkable adaptive radiation, giving rise to some of the most remarkable species in the world, such as the witch-like Aye-aye, the elegant Fosa and the bizarre Hedgehog Tenrecs. UK. A & C BLACK.

Travelling south from Antananarivo by foot, bush taxi, bus and truck, Dervla Murphy and her young daughter explore the Great Red Island of Madagascar. Her account combines the complex history and religions of the country with her perceptive observations. Index, map, 310pp, UK. FLAMINGO.

1998 1985 9780006550914 Paperback