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Although there have been severe losses due to introduced predators, the country has a fiercely determined conservation sector, and the future looks bright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fully revised and updated second edition of Julian Fitter's classic photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found on the islands, there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora, with the photography accompanied by  concise species texts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReader-friendly and portable yet covering everything a visitor to the country is likely to see, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone visiting these biodiverse Pacific islands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300177654133,"sku":"9781472981271","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472981271_a8e500cd-f978-4476-a04b-802552df0a9a.jpg?v=1786021141"},{"product_id":"9780008156732","title":"Wildlife of the Galapagos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe islands of the Galápagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series of books is designed to give visitors to faraway places a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around the world. The fully updated and revised edition of this classic guide features a wealth of additional information, including a new 16-page section of visitor sites with maps, 85 additional species of fish and over 100 new photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough perhaps best known for its Giant Tortoises, many other mammals, reptiles, coastal and marine life, birds, plants and invertebrates are also included. Illustrated with over 650 colour photographs, maps and drawings, it also includes information on the history, climate, geology and conservation of the islands. Featuring over 400 species of wildlife most likely to be encountered on a trip to these remote islands, this traveller’s guide is the ideal companion for anyone travelling to this fascinating region of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308641366389,"sku":"9780008156732","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008156732_376742c9-8fe7-4694-aeb3-71974f158565.jpg?v=1785658851"},{"product_id":"wildlife-of-the-galapagos","title":"Wildlife of the Galapagos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe popular identification guide to the wildlife of the Galapagos, now fully updated with the latest information on hundreds of species and the best places to see them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its first publication more than two decades ago, \u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Galapagos\u003c\/i\u003e has established itself as the most complete field guide to the diverse animal and plant life of this amazing part of the world. Now extensively revised and expanded, this third edition features additional species, numerous new and replacement photos showing greater detail and variation, and fully up-to-date species accounts reflecting the most current information on taxonomy, distribution, and status. Written by leading wildlife experts with extensive knowledge of the region, this comprehensive illustrated guide is the ideal portable companion for anyone seeking to explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers nearly 500 commonly seen species, from birds and mammals to reptiles, invertebrates, plants, and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 650 color photographs, maps, and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides expanded coverage of visitor sites, with maps and dozens of newly added locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the history, climate, geology, and conservation of these incomparable islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShares tips on photography in the equatorial sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow includes Spanish names in every species account and an updated bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680239362421,"sku":"9780691303079","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-julian-fitter.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}