Galápagos: A Natural History Second Edition

Description

A richly illustrated nature tour of Gal pagos--now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs

Gal pagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants, making the book a virtual nature tour of Gal pagos.

Gal pagos experts John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin have thoroughly revised the original text, bringing all the taxonomy up to date and adding a wealth of new information. Individual chapters cover geology, ecology, human history, Darwin's finches and how Darwin came to his theory of natural selection from his visit to the islands, Gal pagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, mammals, seabirds, landbirds, marine life, and conservation challenges and initiatives. The concluding chapter covers each of the individual islands, including landing sites, unique plant and animal species, and points of interest, and serves as a wonderful guide for visitors as they move from island to island or plan a trip to Gal pagos.

With its combination of rich text and splendid photos, Gal pagos is essential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast alike.

• Now with more than 650 color photographs, showing habitats, geology, marine life, and all the commonly encountered reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants
• Features a detailed island-by-island guide, including landing sites and what visitors can expect
• Essential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast