Antarctic Wildlife
A visitor’s guide to the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and Beagle Channel
USD$ 26.8
GBP£ 17.01
Product details
- ID:DIST0359
- ISBN-13: 978-1-903657-32-4
- Language: English
- Format: 21.5 x 15 cm, Paperback
- Pages: 240
- Publication date: April 2011
- Approx. 350 photos, 35 illustrations and 2 maps
A comprehensive photographic field guide that aims to help visitors to this remarkable part of the world – beginner or expert – identify with confidence any bird or marine mammal they encounter during their journey from the tip of South America to the Great White Continent.
THE BOOK FEATURES:
♦ Stunning colour plates showing typical views of each species of bird, marine mammal, together with the few terrestrial plants likely to be encountered.
♦ Detailed species profiles covering key identification features and where to look, plus fascinating facts and other talking points.
♦ Introductory chapters to the Antarctic environments, divided into sections covering the wildlife of each area by season.
♦ Information on tourism and Antarctic cruising, focusing on how to get the most from your visit.
