Galapagos

A Natural History Guide

Pierre Constant (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

316 Seiten

2010 | 7th edition
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong (Verlag)
978-962-217-766-6 (ISBN)

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Describes the human history, the geology, and origin of the Galapagos islands, the 'El Nino' phenomenon, the natural history, villages and visitors' sites, and provides insights into the regions' fascinating residents - seabirds, endemic land birds, prehistoric reptiles, playful sea lions, and the underwater world.

Since its creation in 1968, the Galapagos National Park has been considered by UNESCO as one of the jewels of the planet. Long regarded as a mysterious and desolate archipelago, this wildlife paradise is a true showcase of evolution in action. In recent years, the newly developed Marine Reserve fulfills the ultimate purpose of the National Park Service - of protection and conservation of the region, following decades of abuse by illegal fishing. This guide describes the rich human history, the geology and origin of the islands, the 'El Nino' phenomenon, the amazing natural history, villages and visitors' sites, and provides insights into the regions' fascinating residents - seabirds, endemic land birds, prehistoric reptiles, playful sea lions and the incomparably enchanting underwater world. The author's skillful photography is a spectacular.

Pierre Constant is a French born naturalist who studied at the University of Pierre and Marie Curie-Paris VI, where he did a Master's in Geology. A leading expert on the Galapagos, he is the author of 'Archipel des Galapagos' and has published over 95 articles worldwide in a range of travel, science and diving magazines.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	15.1.2010
Verlagsort	Sheung Wan
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
Themenwelt	Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Südamerika
ISBN-10	962-217-766-2 / 9622177662
ISBN-13	978-962-217-766-6 / 9789622177666
Zustand	Neuware