Synopses & Reviews
Accurately detailed, colorable images of flora and fauna
from the exotic islands that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution
From Charles Darwin's historic visit in 1835 to the present wave of tourism by naturalists and nature lovers, the Galapagos Islands have proved to be a fascinating destination. Once a favorite pirate hideaway, the islands are home to a rich variety of plant and animal life, many unique to the archipelago. It was here that the young Charles Darwin first observed the differences in species that led to the formulation of his landmark theory of evolution.
Carefully researched illustrations spotlight 32 unusual animals from these isolated islands off the west coast of South America. Depicted amid the vegetation in their native habitats are:
Giant tortoise Leaf-toed gecko
Flightless cormorant Rice rats
Sulphur butterfly Blue-footed booby
Spotless ladybug Giant longhorn beetle
Great frigatebird Squeak bug
Vermilion flycatcher Sally lightfoot crabs
. . . and 20 other forms of wildlife.
A fascinating, descriptive caption accompanies the illustration of each unique creature and plant.
Synopsis
From Charles Darwin's historic visit in 1835 to the present wave of tourism by naturalists and nature lovers, the Galapagos Islands have proved to be a fascinating destination. A melting pot of plant and animal life, surrounded by ongoing volcanic activity, the island chain off South America's west coast is home to numerous species of plant and animal life. 32 unique creatures are accurately depicted here, among them the awesome giant tortoise, the leaf-toed gecko, rice rats, Sally lightfoot crabs, and the great frigatebird. Includes descriptive captions.
Synopsis
From Darwin's historic visit in 1835 to the present wave of tourism by naturalists and nature lovers, the Galapagos Islands have proved to be a fascinating destination. Thirty-two unique creatures from these isolated islands off South America's West Coast are depicted here in native habitats, among them the awesome giant tortoise and the leaf-toed gecko.