Nature Notes from Tanzania

Written by Anne Outwater, this beautifully illustrated book has an essay on each month of the year, giving a glimpse into the world of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, invertebrates, and plants. The unique geology and climatic fluctuation through aeons of time have blessed Tanzania with a rich and diverse natural heritage, including more than 1,000 species of birds and butterflies and 344 mammals, with more still being discovered. The great forces are the four seasons and the rich habitat, with each biome producing different vegetation types supporting different animals. The President of Tanzania endorsed the book, writing that Outwater’s notes open our eyes and sharpen our senses to what there is all around us, strengthening the resolve to preserve it and restore what has been damaged. A month-by-month natural history for residents, visitors, and students of Tanzanian ecology.