A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife Contributor(s): Shirihai, Hadoram (Author) |
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ISBN: 1472969987 ISBN-13: 9781472969989 Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Science | Natural History - Nature | Regional |
Physical Information: 544 pages |
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Publisher Description: This spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to the volume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants. Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands, in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, and are accompanied by maps of each area and photographs of each locale. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, and flora. They also address conservation efforts - past, present, and planned. The book concludes with practical information about visiting the area, including details on the best-available landing sites and notes on seasonal weather conditions. 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. |