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Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands
An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition |
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| Andy Swash and Rob Still with illustrations by Ian Lewington |
Yale University Press, 2007 |
| The essential field guide for Galapagos visitors. This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume presents all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. We preferred the Swash and Still to the Fritters' and Hosking offering as a true field guide, though the latter included an excellent island-by-island overview which lists target species for each island. Our advice? Take both! |
| 168 pages 4 3/4 x 7 7/8; Paper |
53 color illustrations |
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| $25.00 |
Your Price: $22.50 |
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| Wildlife of the Galapagos |
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| Julian Fitter, Daniel Fitter, and David Hosking |
Princeton University Press, 2000 |
| A fair identification guide to the wildlife of the Galapagos. Over 200 commonly seen species of birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, plants, and coastal marine life. Where this handy compact guide excels is in its island-by-island overview which lists the target species for each island. Info on the history, climate, geology, and conservation of the islands is also excellent. |
| 254 pages, 7 1/2 x 4 1/2; Paper |
400 color photos, maps, and drawings |
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| $19.95 |
Your Price: $17.95 |
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| Galapagos: A Natural History |
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| John Kricher |
Princeton University Press, 2006 |
The Galápagos Islands are a paradise for birders, botanists, geologists, and snorkelers, with many islands still devoid of human habitation. Since they lie more than 600 miles west of South America and were never connected to the mainland, almost all plant and animal life arrived here by chance. As Charles Darwin discovered, the evolution of plants and animals is more visible here than anywhere else on earth.
John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galápagos scholar, presents a detailed natural history of this spectacular archipelago. He looks at the amazing diversity of life found here, from iguanas to penguins, and explains the fascinating geology of these remote islands. Throughout his narrative, Kricher weaves the intriguing history of evolutionary biology that is intimately connected with the islands, and describes Darwin's adventures and observations while he was visiting in 1835.
Of special interest is the book's richly detailed island-by-island guide. For both the ecotraveler and the nature enthusiast, Galápagos is essential reading. |
| 256 pages, 6 x 9; Paper |
50 color plates and 33 halftones |
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| $19.95 |
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| The New World Tropics; An Introduction for Naturalists (DVD) |
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| Richard K. Walton |
Brownbag Productions, 2005 |
| This new DVD is a a must-have for first-time tropical visitors as well as more seasoned travellers. Filmed at three of the most famous eco-lodges in the world -The Asa Wright Center in Trinidad, La Selva in Costa Rica, and Chan Chich in Belize- the DVD presents a superb introduction to the world's most biologically diverse region. Dazzling footage of birds, butterflies, trees and orchids. Highly recommended for birders, naturalists, and outdoors enthusiasts. |
| Digital Video Disc |
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| $24.95 |
Your Price: $22.45 |
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| Map of The Galapagos |
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| International Travel Maps |
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| The best map of any country you can get. All major roads, national parks and topography. It's good to know where you're going and where you've been! |
| Paper |
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| $14.95 |
Your Price: $13.45 |
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| Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands (Travelers Wildlife Guide series) |
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| David L. Pearson and Les Beletsky |
Interlink Books, 2004 |
| This unique guide features over 500 of the most common amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds - the species you are actually likely to see. This beautifully illustrated and easy-to-carry guide provides up-to-date info on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of all of the families of the species described. Common plants and habitats are also covered. While it won't replace any one field guide, Beletsky's book provides a wonderful overview of Ecuador's's rich wildlife. Special bonus is a section on the Galapagos Islands with color plates on all of the endemics. Highly recommended. |
| 440 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; Paper |
102 full-color illustrated plates |
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| $27.95 |
Your Price: $25.15 |
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Spending more time in the tropics before or after your Galapagos Adventure?
View our Ecuador or Peru reading lists.
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| A Neotropical Companion Second Edition |
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| John Kricher |
Princeton University Press, 1997 |
| This is an extensively expanded and revised edition of the classic originally published in 1989. It is an extraordinarily readable introduction to the birds, animals, plants, and ecosystems of the New World tropics. Kricher presents the complexities of tropical ecology as accessible and nonintimidating with just the right amount of informality and humor. The most comprehensive one volume guide to the neotropics. Highly recommended. |
| 451 pages, 6 x 9; Paper |
Color photographs and line drawings |
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| $29.95 |
Your Price: $26.95 |
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| Birds of Tropical America |
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| Steven Hilty |
University of Texas Press, 2005 |
| Back in print, Birds of Tropical America offers a comprehensive look into the lives of some of the most fascinating birds in the world. Topics such as why antbirds don't eat ants, why tropical birds are so colorful (or not), and how hummingbirds survive and even prosper in the high Andes are covered. Hilty writes with knowledge, grace, and humor. You'll come back to this wonderful book every time you're lucky enough to return to the neotropics. |
| 312 pages, 6 x 9; Paper |
Black and white illustrations |
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| $19.95 |
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| Tropical Nature |
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| Adrian Forsythe and Ken Miyata |
Scribners, 1984 |
| Fascinating introduction to the extraordinary richness of plant and animal life in the lowland rainforests of the neotropics. In 17 chapters, each a brief essay on tropical nature observed, the authors evoke the magic and wonder of a world completely contained within itself. |
| 248 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; Paper |
Black and white illustrations |
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| $14.00 |
Your Price: $12.60 |
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| Where to Watch Birds in South America |
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| Nigel Wheatley |
Princeton University Press, 1995 |
| Excellent guide to a bird-rich continent. Detailed bird lists of specialties, endemics, and near-endemics in all the country's habitats make this a great tool for preparing for your adventure. |
| 431 pages, 5 x 8 1/4; Paper |
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| $22.95 |
Your Price: $20.65 |
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| Sounds of Neotropical Rainforest Mammals (CD) |
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 1998 |
| The two-CD guide presents 109 species of mammals including 54 primates and 55 others, most never before published. |
| 2 Compact discs |
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| $29.95 |
Your Price: $26.95 |
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And don't forget the essentials!
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| Pajaro Grande Waist Pack |
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| The best waist pack we've come across. Made of tough, water-resistant
Cordura, that will handle any international field guide. It boasts 7 pockets including the all-important secret passport pocket (which will fit a wallet as well) AND a water bottle pouch for tropical thirst quenching. This pack will also fit a Sibley Guide or any full size binoculars. Wide non-slip belt. Black. |
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| $42.95 |
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| Slide/Flex Binocular Harness |
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| The best binocular harness available. Eliminates all weight from neck and, because of stretchy neoprene strap, the shoulders as well. No more swinging "pendulum" effect when bushwhacking. Absolutely essential for full days of wildlife viewing. |
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| $24.95 |
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Paul Greenfield (illustrator of THE BIRDS OF ECUADOR), Juan Carlos Calvachi (Ecuadorian Birding Guide), and Jerry Connolly (owner of The Audubon Shop), model The Audubon Shop slide/flex binocular harness high in the Andes. |
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