Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife

This book is the only complete guide to the wildlife and natural history of the Antarctic region, featuring stunning color photographs of breeding birds and marine mammals, distribution maps, and species accounts. It also covers nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants, and provides practical information for visiting the area.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 544 pages
\n Publication date: 08 March 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This captivatingly illustrated book stands as the ultimate guide to the diverse wildlife and rich natural history of the expansive and awe-inspiring Antarctic region. Spanning across the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, and the subantarctic islands, this comprehensive guide showcases the vibrant breeding birds and marine mammals of the area through stunning color photographs. In addition to the captivating color plates, the book includes detailed distribution maps and up-to-date species accounts, providing valuable insights into abundance, seasonal status, and conservation prospects. Furthermore, it delves into the realm of nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants, offering a comprehensive understanding of the region's fauna.

Regional chapters, accompanied by detailed maps and photographs, explore each subantarctic island and the most frequently visited sites in Antarctica. These chapters provide in-depth information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, and flora, while also shedding light on ongoing conservation efforts. The book concludes with practical guidance for visiting the area, including recommendations on the most suitable landing sites and insights into seasonal weather conditions. Whether you embark on a journey to the far south or seek to explore the remarkable creatures of the Antarctic region, this indispensable companion will serve as a valuable resource and an enlightening read.

\n Weight: 1694g\n
Dimension: 185 x 254 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472969989\n \n