One of the greatest attractions of a trip to Kenya is the chance to see animals such as lions, cheetah, leopards, zebra, & giraffe up close & in their natural habitats. Animals of the Masai Mara is a lavish photographic guide that explores the charismatic wildlife most likely to be encountered by a safari visitor to the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. More than 140 stunning photographs showcase 65 mammals & 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes. Designed to be informative & locally accurate, rather than purely identification-based, this easy-to-use book pays particular attention to wildlife behavior & is written from the firsthand experiences of the authors & the knowledge of local safari guides. Numerous ” Top Tips” throughout show readers how & where to locate specific species. The only field guide to focus solely on the wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Animals of the Masai Mara will be indispensable to visitors to this famous park & all nature enthusiasts with an interest in this area of the world.* The only photographic guide specific to the animals of the Masai Mara National Reserve * More than 140 remarkable photographs covering 65 mammals & 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes * Accessible text explores animal behavior & other interesting facts * A brief & informative introduction to the habitats of the Masai Mara