A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife: Birds Marine Mammals Antarctic Southern Ocean, Second editio
by Shirihai, Hadoram

Format: Hardcover
Code: 14974U
Condition: , As new

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Field Guide=A guide with illustrations or photographs for identificationThe 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.
ISBN: 9781472969989
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Year of Publication: 2007
Page Count: 544