Wildlife of the Galápagos: Second Edition

by Julian Fitter, Daniel Fitter, David Hosking

Overview

The most comprehensive identification guide to the wildlife of the Galápagos

Since its first publication more than a decade ago, Wildlife of the Galápagos has become the definitive, classic field guide to the natural splendors of this amazing part of the world. Now fully updated, this essential and comprehensive guide has been expanded to include the more than 400 commonly seen birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life of this wondrous archipelago. Over 650 stunning color photographs, maps, and drawings are accompanied by accessible, descriptive text. This new edition includes information about all the common fish of the region and Spanish names are featured for the first time. There is also a revised section that discusses the islands' history, climate, geology, and conservation, with the most current details on visitor sites.

This is the perfect portable companion for all nature enthusiasts interested in the astounding Galápagos.

• Covers 400+ commonly seen species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life
• Illustrated with over 650 color photographs, maps, and drawings
• Includes maps of visitor sites
• Written by wildlife experts with extensive knowledge of the area
• Includes information on the history, climate, geology, and conservation of the islands

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780691170428
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Series:	Princeton Pocket Guides , #13
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	348,705
Product dimensions:	4.60(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Julian Fitter was one of the founders of the Galápagos Conservation Trust in the UK and is currently chairman of the Friends of Galápagos New Zealand. His son Daniel Fitter leads nature tours in the Galápagos and on mainland Ecuador. David Hosking, a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, is the coauthor of Wildlife of Southern Africa (Princeton).

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

The Authors 5

Acknowledgements 6

Conservation Plea 7

Introduction 8

National Park Rules 12

Photography Notes 13

Key to Species’ Status 20

Birds 21

Reptiles 80

Marine Mammals 98

Land Mammals 110

Underwater Wildlife 112

Invertebrates 136

Vegetation Zones 156

Soils 161

Ecological Zones 161

Plants 161

Geology and Vulcanology 220

History 226

Ocean Currents 230

Conservation 233

Notes for the Visitor 237

Visitor Sites 238

Bibliography 280

Glossary 282

Index 283

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for the first edition: [Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galápagos is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants."—Adrian Barnett, New Scientist

Editorial Reviews

"[A] richly illustrated, informative field guide to the Galapagos Islands. . . . When going to the Galapagos, this is the field guide the reviewer recommends packing."

Choice

Praise for the first edition: "[Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galápagos is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants."—Adrian Barnett, New Scientist

From the Publisher