{"product_id":"antarctic-wildlife-a-visitors-guide-paperback","title":"Antarctic Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Lowen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential photographic guide to antarctic wildlife\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntarctic Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive identification guide to the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel. This easy-to-use photographic field guide enables visitors to this unique region of the world--newcomer and seasoned traveler alike--to identify with confidence the penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other stunning wildlife they encounter on their journey. Full-color photographs show typical views of each species of bird or marine mammal, together with the terrestrial plants likely to be seen. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, give tips on where to look, and highlight interesting facts. This one-of-a-kind guide also includes introductory chapters that cover the wildlife of each Antarctic environment by season, as well as information on tourism and Antarctic cruising that will help visitors get the most from their trip. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntarctic Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have photographic guide for travelers taking the standard cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the great white continent, and for anyone interested in the diverse wildlife found in this remote part of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures full-color photographs throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes key identification features and gives tips on where to look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an introduction to Antarctic environments and information on Antarctic cruising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Lowen\u003c\/b\u003e is a wildlife writer, photographer, and lecturer. He is the author of\u003ci\u003e Pantanal Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide to Brazil's Great Wetland\u003c\/i\u003e. An Antarctic naturalist guide for Polar Star Expeditions, he lived in Argentina for a number of years before moving back to the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.46 x 6.09 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756996722976,"sku":"9780691150338","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6469afd301e26e7d1c4ab2a8270794c0.webp?v=1780091232","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/antarctic-wildlife-a-visitors-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}