A Antarctic Wildlife: A Complete Guide to the Birds, Mammals and Natural History of the Antarctic
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713664061 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"but filled with a great deal of detailed information" according to John G.. It is on the heavy side to be used as a field guide, but filled with a great deal of detailed information. Excellent resource.. Excellent plates and photographs Wow. If you are going to Antarctica, this is the only guide you will need. I bought this on the recommendation of a well-known seabirding expert, who told me that this was the only book I needed for my upcoming trip. She was 100% correct. This covers everything extremely well- bird. Easily the best guide to Subantarctic and Antarctic wildlife there Easily the best guide to Subantarctic and Antarctic wildlife there is. I recommend this to everyone who joins our trips to the region. Well written, great photos and illustrations and organized in a way that puts needed information right at your finger trips. Though a little heavy
Birdwatch (Main) March 2008 ' This is a brilliantly and copiously illustrated combination of field guide. 'this is the definitive single-volume guide to the birds and mammals of the vast Antarctic regionthis will be invaluable to thise interested in the region, whilst indispensible for those planning a trip south.' Good Book Guide (December 07) 'There is a very "live" feel to this bookHowever, Shirihai's style is sufficiently scientific to deliver the necessary detailMost importantly, he promotes the love and protection of what should be one of the world's most cherished wild places.' W2 Books (Jan 2008) 'This former Birdwatch Bird Book of the Year is in better shape than ever, and a must if you are visiting the region.' Birdwatch (March 2008) Each species account in the book majors on identificati
In addition to the colour plates, it features distribution maps and up-to-date species accounts expertly detailing abundance, seasonal status, and conservation prospects. They also address conservation efforts - past, present, and planned. Covering the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, and the subantarctic islands, this guide illustrates all of the region's breeding birds and marine mammals with stunning colour photographs. This spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to the wildlife and natural history of the vast and beautiful Antarctic region. The volume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants. This is an indispensable companion for a trip far south, as well as an informative volume for anyone interested in the Antarctic region's remarkable, occasionally strange, and frequently beautiful animals.. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geol
Hadoram Shirihai is an award-winning author who has travelled extensively in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. . His previous books include Birds of Israel, Sylvia Warblers and Whales, Dolphins and Seals