Grasses & Grazers of Botswana

Understand and identify the grasses of the savanna and the animals that graze them.

"Grasses and Grazers of Botswana and the surrounding savanna" is a field guide to some 100 grass species and to the grazers - livestock and wild game - that feed on them. The book describes the role of grasses in the food chain, their anatomy and growth, and discusses their value as indicators of the health of the veld. It also outlines the fascinating interrelationships between grasses and grazing animals, and the many ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together. The book concludes with a chapter that outlines sound grassland management practices.

This accessible, richly illustrated reference guide will be invaluable to a diversity of readers: nature lovers, farmers, students and tourists.