- Editorial:
- BRADT PUBLICATIONS
- Año de edición:
- 2023
- Materia:
- Mamíferos
- ISBN:
- 978-1-80469-097-0
- EAN:
- 9781804690970
- Páginas:
- 190
- Idioma:
- ANGLES
- Colección:
- WILDLIFE GUIDES
MADAGASCAR WILDLIFE -BRADT
GARBUTT, NICK / AUSTIN, DANIEL
This new, fifth edition of Bradts Madagascar Wildlife, first published over 25 years ago, celebrates the unique fauna of this remarkable Indian Ocean island. Written by naturalist tour-leaders and Madagascar experts, and aimed at visitors and natural-history enthusiasts alike, this guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect both the latest discoveries on an island where new species for science are continuously discovered and the latest developments at the countrys top wildlife-tourism locations. Wildlife is the key draw for English-speaking visitors to Madagascar. Enjoying nature couldnt be more different to continental Africa. Rather than going out on safari to see the Big Five from the safety of a jeep, in Madagascar you approach wildlife on rainforest strolls, without fear of encountering dangerous snakes or angry elephants. From its endearing lemurs and comical chameleons to the endemic birds and bizarre insects, this is the only guide to showcase the whole range of Madagascars captivating wildlife. It features lively descriptions of animals and their behavior perfect for the interested layman complemented by 280 sumptuous color photographs. A 'Habitats and Hotspots' chapter details the islands various ecosystems and presents concise information on where best to see fascinating species, helping readers choose which parks and reserves to visit from Masoala and Ranomafana to Ifaty and Berenty. An incredible 90% of Madagascars plants and animals are unique to the worlds oldest island. Accordingly, this guide also tells the story of how Madagascar came to be so different from the rest of the world, and why evolution took a different tangent to create such an extraordinary and unparalleled array of creatures. Read about Madagascars remarkable chameleon diversity: half the worlds species occur here, including the smallest and largest. And prepare to be astonished by an orchid with a ridiculously long nectary tube that prompted Charles Darwin to correctly predict that there would be a moth that had evolved an equally absurd 30-cm-long tongue to reach it. As a practical guide to help you plan your dream wildlife trip to this special destination, Bradts Madagascar Wildlife is readable, user-friendly and inspiring; as a souvenir, its unbeatable.