Galapagos Wildlife by David Horwell

Galapagos Wildlife by David Horwell

This new, thoroughly updated and lavishly illustrated edition of Bradt's Gal pagos Wildlife is packed with information and magnificent pictures to aid in identifying key species, all in an easy-to-carry format that covers everything from the wildlife that you're likely to encounter to underwater life and a succinct history of the islands, their habitats and volcanic origins. The most detailed descriptions and maps in print of the main visitor sites are included, so you can see where a boat will land and what can be seen there. An overview of conservation efforts is also included and so too are unique island trail plans for those looking to explore.Written and illustrated by two expert-naturalist guides, this new edition covers all the latest information, from the discovery of an 'extinct' tortoise species not seen for over 100 years on Fernandina island and the discovery of new rare 'pink iguanas' on Isabela island's Wolf volcano, to the change in taxonomy of Darwin's finches and the new species status of the almost-extinct Vermillion flycatcher. Snorkelling with sea lions, penguins and sharks at Devil's Crown, Floreana is included, as is kayaking in pristine locations such as Espa ola's Gardiner Bay.Travelling to the Gal pagos is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Now with more detailed descriptions, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Gal pagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

'A super book' W.C.S.F.O. Newsline 'Extremely useful.' Telegraph Travel 'A great guide.' Global

David Horwell, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, is a tour operator, photographer and writer who specialises in the Galapagos. Pete Oxford is a professional naturalist, based in Ecuador, who leads trips to the islands.

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ISBN 13	9781841621005
ISBN 10	1841621005
Title	Galapagos Wildlife
Author	David Horwell
Series	Bradt Travel Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bradt Travel Guides
Year published	2005-08-17
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.