Wildlife of the Galapagos by Julian Fitter
A guide to the islands threatened by alien species and diseases that have diminished but not destroyed what so enchanted Darwin on his arrival there in 1835. Covering over 200 commonly seen birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, it reveals the archipelago's beauty through more than 400 color photographs, maps, and drawings.
"[Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagosBut of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galapagos is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants."--Adrian Barnett, New Scientist
Julian Fitter, vice-president of the Galapagos Conservation Trust in the UK, first visited the Galapagos in 1964 and went on to spend fourteen years there, establishing the islands' first charter yacht business. His son Daniel Fitter leads nature tours in the Galapagos and on mainland Ecuador. David Hosking, a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, is the coauthor of "Wildlife of East Africa". A frequent visitor to the Galapagos for more than three decades, he has published in a wide range of magazines and books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691102955 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691102953 |
| Title | Wildlife of the Galapagos |
| Author | Julian Fitter |
| Series | Princeton Pocket Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2002-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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