Wildlife of the Galapagos (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) (Paperback)

by Julian Fitter (Author), Daniel Fitter (Author), David Hosking (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth. -- Adrian Barnett, New Scientist

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[Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, Wildlife of the Galápagos is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants.
(Adrian Barnett New Scientist )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691102953
• ISBN-13: 978-0691102955
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth purchasing, June 27, 2003

By	Christine English (Kingston, Jamaica) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is well organised, well written and beautifully illustrated. Written by people who truly know the Galapagos Islands and all that exists there, including landings and information on what one can expect to see on arrival at any one island. I actually used three other guides whilst in the Galapago this month and only accessed this one at the end of my trip. I have continued to read this book since arriving home and highly recommend it.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wildlife of the Galapagos - A must have field guide, October 21, 2005

By	Rebecca S. LaBarca "Sci Jester" (Long Island, NY, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you plan to visit the Galapagos Islands, this is the book to bring with you. This field guide covered all of the major highlights of the Galapagos (animals, plants, geology...) as well as give detail about everything you could possibly find on these islands. The entire book is printed on stury, glossy paper, with bright colorful pictures.

Overall this is a must have if you plan to go to the Galapagos. When I went I brought the book with me everywhere. It was small enough to fit in a big side pocket or a small bag. Everything about this book is just logical; the size, the order, and even the type of paper it is printed on. The only other thing you need after getting this book is a mechanical pencil & a geology field notebook (waterproof) - along with a ziplock bag for your field guide & camera (this is for when you go on the pangas).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Changing Experience, May 12, 2007

By	Russell J. Centanni "Russ Centanni" (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anybody planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands needs to have this book in their pocket while on the islands. The photographs of plants and animals alike are as realistic as you will see on the islands and such reality will allow one to easily identify the wealth of species you will encounter. Descriptions of individual species include a listing of which island(s) the plant or animal is typically found. Added features in this book include maps of the islands with trails and listings of what to look for; tips on photography; and guidelines for respecting the national park and being a responsible visitor to the islands.