This book, an essential reference, features striking color illustrations and color photographs of each of the Antarctica's birds and marine mammals north to 40 degrees. Includes detailed species accounts, color distribution maps, 900 photographs and 36 color plates. Between artist Brett Jarrett and author Hadoram Shirihai, they have visited all the islands of the southern Ocean and important coastal areas of the Antarctic. Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands, in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, and are accompanied by maps of each area and photographs of each locale. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, and flora. They also address conservation efforts -- past, present, and planned. The book concludes with practical information about visiting the area, including details on landing sites and weather conditions.  (ANT178, $55.00)

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Frank Todd
FIELD GUIDE •  2004 • PAPER  • 138 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
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