Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of Gal pagos were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and anim
The Gal pagos Islands are among the brightest jewels of the Pacific. Known for their unparalleled diversity of fearless, curious wildlife, the Gal pagos famously inspired Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection. A true bucket-list destination, the Gal pagos Islands have captured the hearts and minds of travellers from around the world.
In Gal pagos: A Natural History, Michael H. Jackson provides the essential guide to the flora and fauna of the Gal pagos Islands. Beginning with a comprehensive history of the environment, colonization, evolution and ecology of the islands, Jackson details the plant life, reptiles, sea, coast, and land birds, native mammals, intertidal and marine life, and invertebrates native to the islands in richly illustrated, easily navigable chapters. An index and checklist of plants and animals make this an essential companion for ecological excursions.
Including detailed exploration of the management and conservation of Gal pagos National Park and its rules and regulations alongside key information and tips for visitors, Gal pagos: A Natural History is a necessary guide for every traveller embarking for, or planning to visit, one of the worlds most stunning natural wonders.
als found in the Gal pagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Gal pagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided.
Industry Reviews
"Jackson tells delightful little stories through this unusual natural history guide. This is unusual because it's so uplifting. The GalA pagos Islands are a place of wonder, with such rich, abundant wildlife and natural history that readers will yearn to experience them first-hand and not just through a book. But this guide will do for a start. [Here] is the kind of book that belongs in every nature lover's library." -- Margaret Mironiwicz, The Globe and Mail "The book is more than a simple guide, it contains information gleaned from the extensive literature existing on the GalA pagos Islands, combining it with first-hand experience of the author, who worked in the archipelago as a naturalist guide and as a zoologist." -- Marinus Hoogmoed
The book is more than a simple guide, it contains information gleaned from the extensive literature existing on the Galapagos Islands, combining it with first-hand experience of the author, who worked in the archipelago as a naturalist guide and as a zoologist. Marinus Hoogmoed
