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Wildlife of the Caribbean / / Herbert A. Raffaele and James W. Wiley



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Autore: Raffaele Herbert A. Visualizza persona
Titolo: Wildlife of the Caribbean / / Herbert A. Raffaele and James W. Wiley Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Princeton : , : Princeton University Press, , [2014]
�2014
Edizione: Course Book
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (304 pages) : color illustrations, map
Disciplina: 591.9235
Soggetto topico: Natural history - Caribbean Area
Natural history - West Indies
Animals - Caribbean Area
Plants - Caribbean Area
Animals - West Indies
Plants - West Indies
Soggetto geografico: Caribbean Area
West Indies
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Persona (resp. second.): WileyJames W.
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The Islands -- Environmental Threats and Conservation -- Species Accounts -- Terrestrial Life -- Marine Life -- References and Additional Reading -- Glossary -- Photograph, Illustration, and Text Edit Credits -- Index
Sommario/riassunto: This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures-such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon-giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean's fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area's extraordinary natural heritage. Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world. The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species Straightforward descriptions suitable for general audience Compact size makes the guide easy to carry
Titolo autorizzato: Wildlife of the Caribbean  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-4008-5169-6
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910790941103321
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Serie: Princeton pocket guides.