The Smaller Majority
Title | The Smaller Majority PDF eBook |
Author | Piotr Naskrecki |
Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780674019157 |
People Saving Their Trees in Hurricane Sandy will raise funds for charities to plant trees in stricken areas. Read inspiring, heartfelt, and heroic stories from people who used the Tree Whispering Storm Prep Whispers to help their trees survive Hurricane Sandy and to empower themselves in the face of disaster.
Iguanas
Title | Iguanas PDF eBook |
Author | Dr. Allison C. Alberts |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 374 |
Release | 2004-03-03 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0520930118 |
In what is certain to be the key reference on iguanas for years to come, some of the world's leading experts offer a clear and accessible account of the latest research on the evolution, behavioral ecology, and conservation of these highly visible and increasingly endangered creatures, much loved by professional herpetologists and hobbyists alike. The book begins with an introduction by noted iguana biologist Dr. Gordon Burghardt that examines the state of iguana research—past, present, and future—with an emphasis on social behavior. Three major sections follow, each opening with a synthesis by the volume editors, who survey the current status and likely future direction of investigations in the pertinent area. The first section focuses on different aspects of the taxonomic and morphological diversity of iguanas and includes a complete checklist of species. In the second section, contributors address the behavior and ecology of iguanas and provide compelling evidence that both may be far more complex than previously appreciated. The third and final section, highlighting the threats facing iguana populations today, describes the broad array of innovative conservation strategies that will be needed to help ensure their survival. Illustrated throughout with photographs, distribution maps, tables, and figures, this volume will be the definitive resource for anyone—professional or curious amateur—interested in iguanas.
Wildlife of the Galapagos
Title | Wildlife of the Galapagos PDF eBook |
Author | Julian Fitter |
Publisher | Traveller's Guide |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9780008156732 |
The islands of the Galápagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year.
Sensational Sea Creatures
Title | Sensational Sea Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Buddy Davis |
Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780890514580 |
Ages 9 to 12 years. A must-have for any home or school library, this fascinating book highlights 30 of the most fascinating creatures in the sea. The beautiful full-colour photographs and interesting descriptions highlighting the design features of each creature make this book a must read.
The Galapagos Marine Reserve
Title | The Galapagos Marine Reserve PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Denkinger |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 2014-01-24 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3319027697 |
This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change). Authors explain in their chapters how this information can guide management and conservation actions to help orient and better manage, restore and sustain the ecosystems services and goods that are derived from the ocean, while considering the complex issues that affect the delicate nature of the Islands. This book will contribute to a new understanding of the Galapagos Islands and marine ecosystems.
The Galapagos Islands
Title | The Galapagos Islands PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Darwin |
Publisher | Penguin Group |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780146001444 |
Galápagos
Title | Galápagos PDF eBook |
Author | Walter Perez |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2018-08-14 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0691184577 |
A lavish photographic celebration that captures the fascinating behaviors of land and sea animals in the Galápagos Islands The Galápagos Islands are home to an amazing variety of iconic creatures, from Giant Tortoises, Galápagos Sea Lions, Galápagos Penguins, and Ghost Crabs to Darwin’s finches, the Blue-footed Booby, and Hummingbird Moths. But how precisely do these animals manage to survive on—and in the waters around—their desert-like volcanic islands, where fresh water is always scarce, food is often hard to come by, and finding a good mate is a challenge because animal populations are so small? In this stunning large-format book, Galápagos experts Walter Perez and Michael Weisberg present an unprecedented photographic account of the remarkable survival behaviors of these beautiful and unique animals. With more than 200 detailed, close-up photographs, the book captures Galápagos animals in action as they feed, play, fight, court, mate, build nests, give birth, raise their young, and cooperate and clash with other species. Watch male Marine Iguanas fight over territory and females; see frigatebirds steal food and nesting materials from other birds; witness the courtship dance of a pair of Blue-footed Boobies; go underwater to glimpse a Galápagos Sea Lion pup playing with its mother; and observe a baby Pacific Green Turtle enter the water for the first time. These and dozens of other unforgettable scenes are all vividly captured here—including many moments that even experienced Galápagos observers may never be lucky enough to see in person. Complete with a brief text that provides essential context, this book will be cherished by Galápagos visitors and anyone else who wants to see incredible animals on the move.