Details the natural and human history of the islands and describes Darwin's theory of evolution.

Beautifully weaving together natural history, evolutionary theory, and his own experience on the islands, Nicholls shows that the story of the Galágos is not merely an isolated concern, but reflects the future of our species' relationship ...

Galápagos 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.

The wildlife paradise of the Galapagos Islands is a showcase of evolution in action and has become a National Park dedicated to the conservation of many unique species threatened with extinction.

Ce chapitre Préparer son voyage est issu du guide consacré à la destination Equateur et Galapagos. Tous les chapitres sont disponibles et vendus séparément. Vous pouvez également acheter le guide complet.

The first half of the book provides an overall tour of the islands, while the second half serves as a detailed, illustrated field guide. 640 color photos.

Essential reading for the nature enthusiast and ecotraveler alike Detailed island-by-island guide Vivid descriptions of plant and animal life Fascinating explanation of the islands' geology "This is an excellent book for the many ...

Galapagos Birds includes: Darwin's discussions of finches, mockingbirds, and other Galapagos Islands birds from Voyage of the Beagle. Melville's "Sketch Third.