The only complete guide to the wildlife and natural history of
the
vast, beautiful Antarctic region. Illustrates all the region's
birds
and marine mammals with stunning colour photos, and includes
distribution maps and up-to-date species accounts expertly
detailing
abundance, seasonal status, and conservation prospects.
Hadoram Shirihai is an award-winning author who has
travelled
extensively in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. His previous
books
include Birds of Israel, Sylvia Warblers and Whales, Dolphins and
Seals.
'this is the definitive single-volume guide to the birds and
mammals of the vast Antarctic region...this will be invaluable to
thise interested in the region, whilst indispensible for those
planning a trip south.'
*Good Book Guide (December 07)*
'There is a very "live" feel to this book...However, [Shirihai's]
style is sufficiently scientific to deliver the necessary
detail...Most importantly, he promotes the love and protection of
what should be one of the world's most cherished wild places.'
*W2 Books (Jan 2008)*
'This former Birdwatch Bird Book of the Year is in better shape
than ever, and a must if you are visiting the region.'
*Birdwatch (March 2008)*
Each species account in the book majors on identification, but also
includes summaries if distribution and biology, conservation and
taxonomy, and ocean-going birds and mammals get a range map.
*Birdwatch (Main) March 2008*
' This is a brilliantly and copiously illustrated combination of
field guide. handbook and travel guide'
*Birds {Main} November 2008*
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