On Track

<p>Following the success of the earlier <i>Scatalog</i> &ndash; <i>Quick ID guide to southern African animal droppings</i>, here&rsquo;s another quick and quirky identification guide, this time to tracks of the region&rsquo;s most commonly found mammals, but also includes tracks of reptiles, rodents, birds and insects. A simple key on the inside front cover directs users to any of 11 categories, such as &lsquo;cloven hooves&rsquo;, &lsquo;paws&rsquo; or tramline-like trails. Nearly 100 animals or closely related groups of animals are depicted; for each, there&rsquo;s<br>&bull; a silhouette of front and back feet and a colour photograph of the track<br>&bull; the average measurements for each track<br>&bull; a short description of the track<br>&bull; information about the circumstances and likely habitat<br>Concise and to-the-point, this pocket-sized reference will prove indispensible in the field, no matter the experience of the user.</p>