Antarctic Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide (Princeton University Press (Wildguides))

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An essential photographic guide to antarctic wildlife
Antarctic Wildlife is the definitive identification guide to the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel. This easy-to-use photographic field guide enables visitors to this unique region of the world–newcomer and seasoned traveler alike–to identify with confidence the penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other stunning wildlife they encounter on their journey. Full-color photographs show typical views of each species of bird or marine mammal, together with the terrestrial plants likely to be seen. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, give tips on where to look, and highlight interesting facts. This one-of-a-kind guide also includes introductory chapters that cover the wildlife of each Antarctic environment by season, as well as information on tourism and Antarctic cruising that will help visitors get the most from their trip.
Antarctic Wildlife is a must-have photographic guide for travelers taking the standard cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the great white continent, and for anyone interested in the diverse wildlife found in this remote part of the world.

Covers the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle ChannelFeatures full-color photographs throughoutDescribes key identification features and gives tips on where to lookIncludes an introduction to Antarctic environments and information on Antarctic cruising

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691150338
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691150338
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #108,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Antarctica Travel Guides #71 in Ecotourism Travel Guides #159 in Biology of Wildlife
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Customers find this wildlife guide well-informed and phenomenally helpful, with clear and plentiful pictures of birds and animals. The book receives positive feedback for its excellent wildlife identification, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive coverage of penguin varieties, and its well-done photographs and diagrams. Customers find it particularly useful for Antarctic cruises, with one mentioning how it helped identify quick-moving swimmers during their trip.