• Contents
• Foreword 5 Acknowledgements 6 Author's introduction 7 Map of New Zealand 9
• Introduction 10 Overview, Natural History Human History Maps of North & South Islands Conservation & Alien species Climate
• Habitats 20 Coast Rivers and Wetlands Forest - Lowland & Upland Alpine and subalpine
• Geology 26
• Birds 30
• Mammals 92
• Amphibians & Reptiles 98
• Invertebrates 108
• Seashore 128
• Plants 136 Native Trees and Shrubs Vines & Epiphytes Ferns Herbs - Native - Alpine Herbs - Native - Coastal Herbs - Native - Other Grasses and Sedges
• Non-Vascular Plants 226 Fungi Mosses, Liverworts, Hornworts Lichens
• Appendices Places to Visit 234 National Parks & Protected Areas 238 Bibliography 242 Glossary 246 Organisations 248 Index 250.
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New Zealand is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of dramatic scenery and a long list of endemic species. Although the country's wildlife has suffered as a result of unwelcome introductions, most species have managed to survive thanks to a number of dedicated and inspired conservationists. This glorious photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora. The photographs are accompanied by a succinct text, and this portable guide will be invaluable to all visitors to the country with an interest in natural history.
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• 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.
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Since its first publication more than a decade ago, Wildlife of the Galapagos 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 Galapagos. * 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.
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At last a single field guide that covers New Zealand's plants, birds, insects and animals for visitors and New Zealanders interested in this country's natural history. When author Julian Fitter first visited New Zealand he was amazed at the number of field guides to birds, plants, insects, marine life and to specific locations - alpine, forest, seashore. But for the traveller not wanting to cart around a library-shelf of books there was no single volume that described the major and most interesting species covering all NZ's flora and fauna. As author of a natural history field guide to the Galapagos, he set about compiling such a book for New Zealand. The result is a small format, full colour guidebook packed with information on all the species that either are most important, or most obvious to those touring the country covering birds, insects, reptiles, marine mammals, land mammals, trees and shrubs, vines and epiphytes, herbs, ferns, grasses, mosses and lichens as well as a brief survey of New Zealand's varied habitats and fascinating geological history, including major geothermal areas. Over 600 species are described described in detail, with accompanying information on habitat and a full colour photograph and organised in such as way as to make identification as easy as possible.
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Albatrosses are highly threatened and in the public eye; they are the ultimate seabirds, living almost their entire lives at sea. The RSPB currently has a big campaign to help save them. This book is both an authoritative book covering all the world's species and a beautiful work of art to admire. It is illustrated with 300 breathtaking colour photographs from an award-winning photographer. The text comprises a series of essays by leading experts in the field and a systematic section that gives identification, behavioural and distributional information for each of the world's 22 species.
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