{"title":"Julian Fitter","description":"Julian Fitter was one of the founders of the Galápagos Conservation Trust in the UK and is currently chairman of the Friends of Galápagos New Zealand. His son Daniel Fitter leads nature tours in the Galápagos and on mainland Ecuador. David Hosking,  a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, is the coauthor of Wildlife of Southern Africa (Princeton).","products":[{"product_id":"wildlife-of-the-galapagos-second-edition-paperback","title":"Wildlife of the Galápagos: Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive identification guide to the wildlife of the Galápagos\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its first publication more than a decade ago, \u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Galápagos\u003c\/i\u003e has become the definitive, classic field guide to the natural splendors of this amazing part of the world. Now fully updated, this essential and comprehensive guide has been expanded to include the more than 400 commonly seen birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life of this wondrous archipelago. Over 650 stunning color photographs, maps, and drawings are accompanied by accessible, descriptive text. This new edition includes information about all the common fish of the region and Spanish names are featured for the first time. There is also a revised section that discusses the islands' history, climate, geology, and conservation, with the most current details on visitor sites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the perfect portable companion for all nature enthusiasts interested in the astounding Galápagos.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 400+ commonly seen species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated with over 650 color photographs, maps, and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes maps of visitor sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by wildlife experts with extensive knowledge of the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes information on the history, climate, geology, and conservation of the islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the first edition: \"[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, \u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Galápagos\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cb\u003e--Adrian Barnett, \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51417975849183,"sku":"9780691170428","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/084hTMkMgd9780691170428.webp?v=1789703475"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/julian-fitter.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}