| This presentation is designed to introduce teachers and students to
the natural history of the African continent. We begin with a look at the
climates of Africa and how they influence patterns of vegetation. Descriptions
of African plant communities and the kinds of animals they support lead
into a general introduction to the characteristics and classifications
of mammals. We will then examine the animals of Africa and their adaptations
to their environment and to each other. We conclude this study with a look
at the way humans have played a part, in both the past and the present,
in determining species composition and population levels; we will also
take a look into the future and into the Natural History Museum's role
in preserving and conserving African plants and animals. |
