Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition | 
| Authors: Andy Swash, Rob Still
Publisher: Yale University Press
Category: Book
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Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 168
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0300115326
Dewey Decimal Number: 596.098665
EAN: 9780300115321
ASIN: 0300115326
Publication Date: February 28, 2006
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Product Description
This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume offers a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, encompassing all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The second edition corrects and amends plates and text, as well as adds six new photos of the whales.
Reviews of the first edition:
“The essential field companion for Galapagos visitors.”—The Quarterly Review of Biology
"I cannot conceive anyone going to the Galapagos without [this book] in hand." —Noble S. Proctor
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First-class Field Guide December 19, 2007
This is a first-class field guide, with a fully comprehensive coverage of all creatures (including vagrants - even species with only single records) excellently organised, well illustrated and light and handy in size. Thoroughly recommended (the best I have yet found).
Brendan Jackson
This is a superb book! November 11, 2007
The computer enhanced illustrations for this book are incredibly clear and easy to identify. We used this in Galapagos and loved it. If it covered some of the plants as well it would be the only guide you'd need.
Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition January 9, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent, easy to use book that is well laid out with good illustrations. Ron
This is still the Galapagos guide you want - this 2nd edition is even better than the 1st! November 9, 2005
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Original review of 1st Edition, November 9, 2005
This is the Galapagos guide you want!
Andy Swash (photographer) and Rob Still (computer design wizard) have conspired to produce the handiest and most authoritative guide to the wildlife of these enchanted islands. They have pioneered the use of computer enhanced photographs, which combine the advantage of a photograph as an accurate record of an individual, with the artists ability to stress those features that are representative of the species. In one pocket-sized, 168 page, full-colour photographic guide you have all you need to identify almost all of the archipelago's wildlife including every living species of bird, mammal and reptile.
And since WILDGuides are a non-profit organisation which supports conservation throughout the world, you are helping ensure that the wildlife you enjoy today will still be there for others to enjoy tomorrow. Check out their other titles, all of which share the enhanced photography approach.
The prefect guide for the curious visitor and expert alike. Look no further!
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Comments on 2nd Edition, September 5, 2006
This second edition (white cover) differs from the first (blue cover - see review above) as follows:-
* it includes new species for the islands, such as Green Heron and Grey-headed Gull
* all range maps have been revised and updated
* the cetaceans section has been completely revamped
* a new section on "electronic media" is provided
* the species checklist has been brought right up-to-date
The guide remains the top recommendation for wildlife observation on the islands and WILDGuides are still a non-profit organisation with an impressive record of donations to conservation.
One of the best books we bought for our trip October 25, 2005
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
We bought this book as one of 5 guides to the Galapagos which we took with us on our trip in Oct 05. It was really excellent, so good in fact, that our wonderful naturalist guide asked if we could send him a copy. I just gave him ours and now I have to order it again for us! It's organized by type of animal and bird, which makes it easier for novices to experienced wildlife observers alike to identify animals and birds. It has a nice sturdy format also, which is good for taking along onto the islands.
I highly recommend this book!
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