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Having set up research outposts in the Kalahari during the 1970s, Mark Owens documents the flora and fauna of one of Africa’s most extreme environments. The book details his systematic observations of wildlife, the challenges of desert life, and the insights gained from long-term ecological study.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Mark Owens
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