OK, for those who are not yet in the know: My book on Africa’s antelope can at last be ordered online.

Go to http://matlabas-book-shop.myshopify.com

Let me know if anyone is experiencing teething problems with the order.
It is also available in South African bookshops and should soon be available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.net. But you can also order at our online bookshop mentioned above – matlabas-book-shop.myshopify.com.

This is the definitive guide to the antelope of Africa with photographs and distribution maps. But it is more than the typical field guide (which is too cryptic to my liking); it’s a comprehensive work covering all of Africa’s antelope species and subspecies. It describes the physical features, the latest taxonomic classifications, habitat requirements and feeding, the conservation status and concludes with some interesting general notes. In many instances the ‘discovery’ of the species, or its introduction to the scientific world, is described. The introductory/background section provides an introduction to the reasons for the diversity of African antelopes, their taxonomy, feeding habits (including the functioning of the ruminant digestive system), defence mechanisms, territorial behaviour, the great migrations, the annual rut, the differences between deer and antelope, the bushmeat crisis, the conservation status and risks being faced by antelopes, the role of hunting, the potential of farming with antelopes, and eco-tourism.

The book contains one of the most comprehensive collections of antelope photographs yet published.
This easy-to-read work is a must for all wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, conservationists and hunters.
358 pages. Softcover.