The Great Rift Valley of East Africa

Focusing on the East African segment of the Great Rift Valley, this book covers seven ecosystems that fall within this region and presents the following main themes: geology, evolution and natural history; a brief history of the region; flamingos of the soda lakes; wildlife of the crater highlands; and gorillas of the volcanic Virungas.

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A picture-driven book that focuses on the East African segment of the Great Rift Valley, the book covers seven ecosystems that fall within this region and presents the following main themes: geology, evolution and natural history; a brief history of the region; flamingos of the soda lakes; wildlife of the crater highlands; migrants of the ash plains; gorillas of the volcanic Virungas; chimps around Lake Tanganyika; hominids of the ancient lakes; hunter gatherers of Lake Eyasi; and the changing face of the area.