Written by TV naturalist Tony Soper with specially commissioned paintings by the grand-daughter of 'Scott of the Antarctic', this is a beautiful and informative guide.
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¿The text is lively and the specially commissioned paintings are exquisite, making this an exceptionally appealing book as well as an informative one.¿ Good Book Guide
¿Congratulations on a job well done! I would like to provide all of our leaders with one.¿ Werner Zehnder, Zegrahm Expeditions
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The storm-tossed Southern Ocean and the inhospitable landscape of Antarctica combine to form one of the last true wildernesses on earth. They are also home to vast numbers of animals, from the tiny shrimps of the zooplankton to the penguins, albatrosses, seals and great whales for which this extraordinary region is justly famed. In this fully revised edition of Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife, Dafila Scott's sensitive illustrations combine with Tony Soper's lively text to create a unique guide and a book that will give lasting pleasure. Whether you are a dedicated naturalist or an expedition member in search of a deeper understanding of the continent, this is the ideal companion.
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Great, portable guide,
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This review is from: Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife, 3rd (Bradt Guides) (Paperback)
I bought this book in preparation for a trip 'South' in December 1999/January 2000 and it was an extremely useful guide to wildlife in general but especially good for penguin information. The drawings by an ancestor of Robert F. Scott's are lifelike, and engaging art as well. The brief summaries of natural and exploration history are accessible and informative. If you are looking for a portable guide to peninsular wildlife get the book--you won't regret it.
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A good, portable guide to commonly seen Antarctic wildlife,
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This review is from: Antarctica: Guide to the Wildlife (Paperback)
If you are visiting the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands, this guide is a good field guide to identifying, and learning about, the most common Antarctic fauna you will experience, including birds, mammals and cetaceans. (It is not a comprehensive guide for htose desiring in depth information and identification of every species.) José Kirchner
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gorgeous illustrations, info. you won't find anywhere else,
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This review is from: Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife, 3rd (Bradt Guides) (Paperback)
This has got to be the single best guide to Antarctica's unusual wildlife. Everything is covered here, from Gentoo Penguins to Crab-Eater Seals (which don't actually eat crabs). Beautiful illustrations make it easy to identify birds & other animals while your out on the ice. If you're going to the White Continent, you'll want to stash this little book in your daypack. This book was useful when my husband & I visited the Antarctic peninsula, which we chronicle in our DVD "T&T's Real Travels in Antarctica" (also available on amazon.com).
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Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
galley waste, adolescent birds, stomach oil, great albatrosses, giant petrel, austral winter, loose colonies, leopard seals, total world population, white underparts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Georgia, New Zealand, Southern Ocean, South America, South Africa, South Shetlands, South Orkneys, Ross Sea, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, North Pacific, Antarctic Convergence, Joseph Hatch, Possession Island, Scotia Arc New!
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Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
galley waste, adolescent birds, stomach oil, great albatrosses, giant petrel, austral winter, loose colonies, leopard seals, total world population, white underparts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Georgia, New Zealand, Southern Ocean, South America, South Africa, South Shetlands, South Orkneys, Ross Sea, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, North Pacific, Antarctic Convergence, Joseph Hatch, Possession Island, Scotia Arc New!
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