Wild Costa Rica
Title | Wild Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian Hepworth |
Publisher | New Holland Australia(AU) |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Costa Rica |
ISBN | 9781847731135 |
Costa rica is one of the world's true biodiversity hotspots. This superbly illustrated book investigates the country's habitats, including rainforest, cloudforest and paramo, and the myriad of wildlife that they support.
The Wildlife of Costa Rica
Title | The Wildlife of Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona Reid |
Publisher | 秀和システム |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9780801449055 |
"Featuring a good selection of common and/or interesting species, The Wildlife of Costa Rica is the most authoritative and most useful general guide to its subject. It will attract every ecotourist visiting Costa Rica. This dream team knows its stuff. and the illustrations are stunning."--Cagan H. Sekercioglu, Stanford University --Book Jacket.
Tropical Plants of Costa Rica
Title | Tropical Plants of Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | Willow Zuchowski |
Publisher | Comstock Publishing Associates |
Pages | 560 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781501763076 |
"This second edition is in a smaller format than the first, with additional photos and a new section on the Osa Peninsula. More than 800 photographs, taken in the field, show entire plants and closer views of flowers, fruits, and seeds. Pen-and-ink drawings depict botanical details. The text covers identifying characteristics, natural history, chemical properties, economic importance, medicinal uses, conservation, ethnobotany, and ecology"--
Two Weeks in Costa Rica
Title | Two Weeks in Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Houde |
Publisher | |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Costa Rica |
ISBN | 9780985076931 |
A combination travelogue and guidebook that tells the humorous tale of the authors' vacation in Costa Rica while also giving valuable travel tips.
The Mammals of Costa Rica
Title | The Mammals of Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Wainwright |
Publisher | Comstock Publishing Associates |
Pages | 496 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
"First published 2002 as The natural history of Costa Rican mammals by Zona Tropical"--T.p. verso.
Hummingbirds of Costa Rica
Title | Hummingbirds of Costa Rica PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Colibris |
ISBN | 9781554071630 |
Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life. Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers: Biology Predators The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers Feeding strategies A year in a hummingbird's life Hummingbird site guide. More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora. Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem.
Costa Rica Wildlife (Bilingual)
Title | Costa Rica Wildlife (Bilingual) PDF eBook |
Author | James Kavanagh |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-09-16 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781620055410 |
One of the richest ecosystems on Earth, Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 species of animals (mostly insects). The Jesus Christ lizard (a basilisk that can run on water) is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA.