The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife by Channa Bambaradeniya

The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife by Channa Bambaradeniya

Earth is full of incredible creatures, all specially adapted to survive in even the most inhospitable environments. This illustrated atlas provides a visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe. It leads readers from the Great Barrier Reef to the Appalachians and from the ocean floor to the cloud forests.

"Lets you hold a collection of 800 stunning images and a wealth of easily digestible facts in your hands"--Boston Globe Book Section "With ample maps and photos, this is a book that can be browsed endlessly" --Washington Post Book World "Showcasing in scientific detail bizarre, beautiful, and highly specialized wildlife for each location."--Wildlife Conservation Magazine "This beautiful, oversized book is a first-rate work of reference that invites hours of browsing."--Boston Sunday Globe "Showcasing in scientific detail bizarre, beautiful, and highly specialized wildlife for each location."--Wildlife Conservation Magazine "Showcasing in scientific detail bizarre, beautiful, and highly specialized wildlife for each location."--Wildlife Conservation Magazine

Dr. Channa Bambaradeniya is the Coordinator of the Asia Regional Species and Biodiversity Programme at the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Cinthya Flores is an international social communications consultant and journalist. Dr. Joshua Ginsberg is Vice President for Global Programs at the Wildlife Conservation Society. Dwight Holing is the author of many books on rain forests, coral reefs, and wilderness in Europe and western America. Dr. Susan Lumpkin is a Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Parks. George McKay chairs the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council, Australia. Dr. John Musick is Marshall Acuff Professor Emeritus in Marine Science at the College of William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Dr. Patrick Quilty is Honorary Research Professor in Earth Sciences at the University of Tasmania. Dr. Bernard Stonehouse is an environmental biologist with the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, and the Maritime Historical Studies Centre, University of Hull. Dr. Eric John Woehler is an expert on antarctic and subantarctic birds. Dr. David Woodruff is Professor of Biology at the University of California, San Diego.

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ISBN 13	9780520257856
ISBN 10	0520257855
Title	The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife
Author	Channa Bambaradeniya
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	University of California Press
Year published	2009-04-17
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.