Wildlife of the Galapagos

This is the perfect portable companion for all nature enthusiasts interested in the astounding Galápagos. •Covers 400+ commonly seen species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life •Illustrated with over 650 color photographs, maps, and drawings •Includes maps of visitor sites •Written by wildlife experts with extensive knowledge of the area •Includes information on the history, climate, geology, and conservation of the islands Endorsements: Praise for the first edition: "[Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galápagos 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 Table of Contents: Foreword 4 The Authors 5 Acknowledgements 6 Conservation Plea 7 Introduction 8 National Park Rules 12 Photography Notes 13 Key to Species’ Status 20 Birds 21 Reptiles 80 Marine Mammals 98 Land Mammals 110 Underwater Wildlife 112 Invertebrates 136 Vegetation Zones 156 Soils 161 Ecological Zones 161 Plants 161 Geology and Vulcanology 220 History 226 Ocean Currents 230 Conservation 233 Notes for the Visitor 237 Visitor Sites 238 Bibliography 280 Glossary 282 Index 283