Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide
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...
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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 photographso Written by licensed Galapagos naturalist guideso Conservation and ecologyo Visitor sites with full-color trail plans Booknews An excellent geological, climatic, and historical introduction to the islands is followed by coverage of the islands' unique plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and seashore and underwater creatures and where they may be seen. Written and photographed by licensed Gal
(1) An Introduction to the Galápagos (2) Habitats (3) Plants (4) Invertebrates (5) Reptiles (6) Birds (7) Mammals (8) The Seashore (9) Underwater (10) Island Landings and Visitor Sites (11) Conservation (12) Glossary (13) Further Reading (14) Index (15) Main Endemic Species of the Galápagos
\ BooknewsAn excellent geological, climatic, and historical introduction to the islands is followed by coverage of the islands' unique plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and seashore and underwater creatures and where they may be seen. Written and photographed by licensed Gal</'a/>pagos tour guides. Includes some 120 fine color photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
