Presents a unique comprehensive account of the diversity and vulnerability of the terrestrial ecosystems of Angola. Provides an African perspective on ecology from 20 years of literature. Focuses on one biodiverse African country: Angola. Angola occupies only four percent of the terrestrial area of the African continent, yet it possesses the highest number of biomes of any African country. It is second in terms of the number of ecoregions represented within its borders. It has ecosystems as diverse as the rain forests of Maiombe of Cabinda, to the vegetationless dunes of Namibe, and the endless savannas and woodlands of the Cuando Cubango, to the tiny remnant forests of the highest valleys of Mount Moco in Huambo. It is the only home to the most magnificent mammal in the world - the Giant Sable Antelope