The Okavango is a dynamic ecosystem that has been shaped by many natural forces, from tectonic disruptions to the impact of mammals; from the land-scouring effects of water to the minute lives of insects. The magical trip depicted in this book reflects the ways in these forces influence this ever-changing environment. The Okavango Delta is captivatingly described in three sections that feature the plant and animal life of the following habitats:
Air – the world of creatures that fly and swing from trees is examined from a daisy-yellow Tigermoth biplane that shares the sky with vultures and storks.
Water – the journey continues in a small wooden dugout canoe through drooping papyrus heads and water lillies, and ventures into the aquatic environment that is home to geese, hippos and crocodiles.
Land – the adventure continues with a walk through the Delta, where we encounter mushrooms sprouting from the earth after the rains, and enjoy spectacular sightings of mammals such as antelope, elephant, lion and wild dog.
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