{"product_id":"galapagos-a-natural-history-second-edition-paperback","title":"Galápagos: A Natural History Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn C. Kricher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKevin Loughlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated nature tour of Gal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eá\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003epagos--now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eá\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003epagos \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants, making the book a virtual nature tour of Galápagos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGalápagos experts John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin have thoroughly revised the original text, bringing all the taxonomy up to date and adding a wealth of new information. Individual chapters cover geology, ecology, human history, Darwin's finches and how Darwin came to his theory of natural selection from his visit to the islands, Galápagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, mammals, seabirds, landbirds, marine life, and conservation challenges and initiatives. The concluding chapter covers each of the individual islands, including landing sites, unique plant and animal species, and points of interest, and serves as a wonderful guide for visitors as they move from island to island or plan a trip to Galápagos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith its combination of rich text and splendid photos, \u003ci\u003eGalápagos\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow with more than 650 color photographs, showing habitats, geology, marine life, and all the commonly encountered reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a detailed island-by-island guide, including landing sites and what visitors can expect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for the ecotraveler and nature enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Kricher\u003c\/b\u003e is professor emeritus of biology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and an internationally recognized ecologist, ornithologist, and author. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe New Neotropical Companion, Tropical Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Balance of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e (all Princeton). \u003cb\u003eKevin Loughlin\u003c\/b\u003e is a nature photographer and tour guide who has led more than forty trips to Galápagos. His photos and writing have appeared in many magazines, including \u003ci\u003eLiving Bird\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirding\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.3 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766089908512,"sku":"9780691217246","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/30c03b7a479633510bb3bc2743b2e1a5.webp?v=1780285180","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/galapagos-a-natural-history-second-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}