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Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops and co- author of It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops
"The definitive single volume on the Galapagos that
ecotourists and readers from all walks of life have been
awaiting."
ecotourists and readers from all walks of life have been
awaiting."
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One thousand kilometres due west of Ecuador, where four major ocean currents meet, a series of vast undersea volcanoes break the surface of the Pacific. The summits of these volcanoes form 13 main islands and more than 100 other islets and rocks, scattered over 400 kilometres of open ocean. Splendidly isolated and otherworldly in their strangeness, early explorers called them 'Las Encantadas' - the Enchanted Isles. Charles Darwin would eventually call them 'a world within itself', a near-perfect evolutionary laboratory. But they are now better known by the name of the giant tortoises discovered there. These are, of course, the remarkable islands of the Galapagos. Accompanying the major "BBC2" series, "Galapagos" is a fascinating, beautifully illustrated account of the islands' journey through time, and their geological, biological and human stories. Discover why the islands have just the right balance of conditions needed to create one of the most varied ecosystems on the planet - a paradise for scientists and nature-lovers. Take a close, detailed look at the stunning variety of animal and plant life, from blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds to lava lizards and giant tortoises, in the islands' many distinct habitats - an embarrassment of riches for such a small area. And for anyone planning - or even just dreaming of - a visit to the Galapagos, a comprehensive gazetteer section is included, with essential wildlife, geology and visitor information. A living museum of natural history, born from fire and ultimately destined to die beneath the waves, the islands of the Galapagos exist on an endless geological conveyor belt. They are a harsh home, resisting man's attempts to exploit them, and they have much to teach us about our natural world - its origins and how we can best conserve it. Both fragile and furious, the Galapagos is unlike any other place on Earth.
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