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Condition
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ISBN
9781841623603

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN-10
1841623601
ISBN-13
9781841623603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109182828

Product Key Features

Edition
3
Book Title
Galapagos Wildlife
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Language
English
Topic
South America / General, Australia & Oceania, General, Animals / General, South America / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Nature, Travel
Author
Pete Oxford, David Horwell
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
0.7 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
'Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.'BBC Wildlife'A super book.'W.C.S.F.O. Newsline'Extremely useful.'Telegraph Travel'Galapagos Wildlife provides an excellent introduction to the islands and their wildlife'Sunday Telegraph'Much more digestible than On the Origin of Species'Tatler'Indispensable guide to the local animals'Wanderlust, 'Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.'BBC Wildlife'A super book.'W.C.S.F.O. Newsline'Extremely useful.'Telegraph Travel'Galapagos Wildlife provides an excellent introduction to the islands and their wildlife'Sunday Telegraph'Much more digestible than On the Origin of Species'Tatler, 'Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.'BBC Wildlife'A super book.'W.C.S.F.O. Newsline'Extremely useful.'Telegraph Travel'Galapagos Wildlife provides an excellent introduction to the islands and their wildlife'Sunday Telegraph, 'Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.'BBC Wildlife'A super book.'W.C.S.F.O. Newsline'Extremely useful.'Telegraph Travel
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
590.98665
Table Of Content
An Introduction to the Galápagos 1Habitats 7Plants 15Invertebrates 27Reptiles 33Tortoises 35Turtles 41Lizards and Snakes 43Birds 49Land Birds 51Seabirds 58Shore Birds 76Mammals 83Sea Lions 85Whales and Dolphins 90Land Mammals 92The Seashore 93Underwater 97Bony Fishes 100Sharks and Rays 103Island Landings and Visitor Sites 109Conservation 141Glossary 150Further Reading 152Index 153
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Traveling to the Galápagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galápagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-color photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. [HelenC1] Now with more detailed descriptions of island landing sites, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Galápagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. For those looking to explore it also includes unique island trail plans., Travelling to the Galápagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galápagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-colour photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. Now with more detailed descriptions of island landing sites, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Galápagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. For those looking to explore it also includes unique island trail plans., Galápagos Wildlife Guide - Tips and expert advice including species identification and practical field guide, endemic wildlife and flora and suggested itineraries. This guide also features tours and island visitor sites, Charles Darwin and evolution, conservation, natural history, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, birdwatching and wildlife tracking., Traveling to the Gal pagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Gal pagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-color photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. HelenC1] Now with more detailed descriptions of island landing sites, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Gal pagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. For those looking to explore it also includes unique island trail plans.
LC Classification Number
QL345.G2

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  • by flameflogger
    22 May, 2017

    great resource

    very compact book with good wildlife and habitat info, and good maps and info on island landing and visitor sites. I found it after my trip and wish I had had it with me instead of the bulkier books that I took.

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