Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide (Bradt Wildlife Guides) - Softcover
The Galápagos islands are famed for their unique and diverse wildlife. In spite of their isolated location, their allure is such that they are a mecca for wildlife enthusiasts on what has often been called the "trip of a lifetime". Galápagos Wildlife is written by experienced tour guides, who share essential tips on how to discover the best the islands can offer and fascinating background on key species. Whether planning a voyage of discovery in the footsteps of Darwin or simply as a great souvenir of a trip, this guide will be invaluable for visitors to this magical kingdom.
This guide features:
>Over 120 color photographs of exotic and unique species
>Islands habitats, conservation, and ecology
>Visitor sites detailed individually, with full-color trail plans
>Species covered by category, including reptiles, marine animals, and birdlife
This guide features:
>Over 120 color photographs of exotic and unique species
>Islands habitats, conservation, and ecology
>Visitor sites detailed individually, with full-color trail plans
>Species covered by category, including reptiles, marine animals, and birdlife
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The enchanting Galapagos Islands lie off the west coast of Ecuador. With no links to the mainland, the flora and fauna evolved in isolation, remaining undocumented until Charles Darwin's first visit on HMS Beagle in 1835.
Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide explores this World Heritage site to bring you a detailed guide to the islands' unique fauna and its varied habitats, both terrestrial and marine. Biologists, wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travelers alike will find this an engaging and invaluable companion.
o Over 120 color photographs
o Written by licensed Galapagos naturalist guides
o Conservation and ecology
o Visitor sites with full-color trail plans
About the Author:
Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide explores this World Heritage site to bring you a detailed guide to the islands' unique fauna and its varied habitats, both terrestrial and marine. Biologists, wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travelers alike will find this an engaging and invaluable companion.
o Over 120 color photographs
o Written by licensed Galapagos naturalist guides
o Conservation and ecology
o Visitor sites with full-color trail plans
David Horwell, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, is a tour operator, photographer, and writer who specializes in the Galápagos.
Peter Oxford is a professional naturalist, based in Ecuador, who leads trips to the islands.
Peter Oxford is a professional naturalist, based in Ecuador, who leads trips to the islands.
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- PublisherBradt Pubns
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1841621005
- ISBN 13 9781841621005
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages140
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