Description
Most travellers to Costa Rica want to experience its lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife; toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles, and (yes) snakes. Here is all the information you will need to find, identify and learn about Costa Ricas magnificent wildlife. The author, himself a wildlife biologist and experienced ecotraveller, visited national parks, reserves, and other ecological sites, discussed wildlife with local and international experts and veteran tour leaders, and then selected, for new color illustrations, nearly 350 of Costa Ricas most common amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammalsthe species you are actually likely to see. Also pictured are some animals of special biological significancefor instance, some highly endangered species. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustratedyou will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey. Identification, distribution, and conservation information on Costa Ricas frequently spotted animals. Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong. Information on habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. Brief descriptions of Costa Ricas most frequently visited parks and reserves. Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Costa Rica.
Author: Les Beletsky
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Interlink Books
Published: 01/01/2003
Series: Travellers Wildlife Guides
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.64w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9781566565295
Language: English
This title is only available via back order
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