{"product_id":"wildlife-of-the-caribbean-paperback","title":"Wildlife of the Caribbean - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHerbert A. Raffaele\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Wiley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential guide to the living wonders of the Caribbean islands\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures--such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon--giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean's fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area's extraordinary natural heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Caribbean\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward descriptions suitable for general audience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size makes the guide easy to carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This well-organized book is an exemplary resource on Caribbean wildlife. It fills a major gap in the literature for lay audiences and is most welcome.\"\u003cb\u003e--Catherine Levy, Windsor Research Centre, Jamaica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerbert A. Raffaele\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the Caribbean for over four decades. He directed wildlife conservation for Puerto Rico's Department of Natural Resources and served as chief of Latin American and Caribbean programs for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \u003cb\u003eJames W. Wiley\u003c\/b\u003e has conducted ornithological research throughout the Caribbean since 1972. Raffaele and Wiley are coauthors of \u003ci\u003eBirds of the West Indies\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5 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 May 25, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756987416864,"sku":"9780691153827","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bacbaf7aa1821dbaea9fc57b02cb0eaa.webp?v=1780090985","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wildlife-of-the-caribbean-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}