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Japan : The Natural History of an Asian Archipelago - Mark Brazil

Japan

The Natural History of an Asian Archipelago

By: Mark Brazil

Flexi Bound Book | 11 January 2022

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This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan’s geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes many of which are found nowhere else in the world.

Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan’s natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque the famous snow monkeys to the magnificent Steller’s Eagle.
  • Features more than 600 colour photographs, illustrations and maps
  • Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan’s common and iconic mammals and birds
  • Takes readers on a naturalist’s journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands
  • Introduces Japan’s geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more
  • Explains where and how to watch and photograph wildlife in Japan, including whales


About the Author

Mark Brazil is a naturalist, international wildlife expedition leader and natural history author who specializes in Japanese wildlife and lives in Hokkaido, Japan. His books include Guide to the Birds of Japan, The Nature of Japan, Wild Asia and Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia (Princeton).

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