{"product_id":"galapagos-by-kevin-loughlin-9780691217246","title":"Galápagos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos—now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 colour photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalápagos\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 colour photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants, making the book a virtual nature tour of Galápagos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGalápagos experts John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin have thoroughly revised the original text, bringing all the taxonomy up to date and adding a wealth of new information. Individual chapters cover geology, ecology, human history, Darwin's finches and how Darwin came to his theory of natural selection from his visit to the islands, Galápagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, mammals, seabirds, landbirds, marine life, and conservation challenges and initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concluding chapter covers each of the individual islands, including landing sites, unique plant and animal species, and points of interest, and serves as a wonderful guide for visitors as they move from island to island or plan a trip to Galápagos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its combination of rich text and splendid photos, \u003cem\u003eGalápagos\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for the ecotraveller and nature enthusiast alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNow with more than 650 colour photographs, showing habitats, geology, marine life, and all the commonly encountered reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures a detailed island-by-island guide, including landing sites and what visitors can expect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssential reading for the ecotraveller and nature enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854547636460,"sku":"9780691217246","price":86.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691217246.jpg?v=1759246484","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/galapagos-by-kevin-loughlin-9780691217246","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}