Galapagos Wildlife (Bradt Wildlife Guides) - Softcover

Horwell, David; Oxford, Pete

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841623601 ISBN 13: 9781841623603

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2011

Synopsis

Traveling to the Galįpagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galįpagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-color photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. [HelenC1] Now with more detailed descriptions of island landing sites, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Galįpagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. For those looking to explore it also includes unique island trail plans.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Galapagos Wildlife focuses on the unique inhabitants of the Pacific islands west of Ecuador which have intrigued visitors and natural history enthusiasts ever since Charles Darwin's fist visit on HMS Beagle. Written and illustrated by licensed Galapagos tour guides, Galapagos Wildlife covers every aspect of both land and marine wildlife. From the giant tortoises that gave their name to the island to the 13 species of Darwin's finches, readers will be by turns fascinated, amused and amazed. This guide contains over 120 color photographs, island habitats, conservation and ecology and visitor sites with full-color trail plans. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 144 pages, maps, color photos)

About the Author:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1841623601
• ISBN 13: 9781841623603
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 152