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A Guide To The Birds And Mammals Of Coastal Patagonia,New
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This Is The First Guidebook To The Birds And Mammals Of The Coastal Region Of Patagonia, A Vast Area At The Southern Tip Of South America. This Guide Describes The 185 Species Of Birds And 61 Species Of Mammals Known To Inhabit The Land And Sea Along Two Thousand Miles Of The Patagonian Coast, From Pent/Nsula Valds To The Strait Of Magellan.With An Area Covering Over Half A Million Square Miles, Patagonia Is Larger Than Spain And Portugal Combined. It Is Scarcely Populated And Much Of Its Land Is Desert, Swept Yearround By Winds From Both The Atlantic And Pacific Oceans. The Greatest Abundance And Diversity Of Wildlife Occurs Where The Great Dry Steppe Meets The South Atlantic Along A Spectacular Shoreline Of Unspoiled Beaches And Lonely Headlands. One Of The Last Truly Untouched Regions On Earth, Patagonia Is Home To Unusual Indigenous Birds And Mammals, Including The Guanaco, The Mara, And The Lesser Rhea. Huge Colonies Of Magellanic Penguins And Sprawling Rookeries Of Southern Elephant Seals Crowd The Shore In Isolated Areas While The Bays Shelter Large Pods Of Southern Right Whales, Occasionally Hundreds At A Time. In The Past Decade Patagonia Has Become A Destination For Tourists. Today Punta Tombo, Home Of The World'S Largest Continental Penguin Colony, Receives As Many Visitors Each Year As The Galapagos Islands.Written For Both The Casual Observer And The Experienced Naturalist, This Book Contains Information On Identifying All The Birds And Mammals Of The Region, As Well As Details Of The Natural History Of Some Of The More Common Species. Extensively Illustrated By The Author, This Guide Provides Complete Information On Every Species, Including Common Names (English, Spanish, And Scientific) And Descriptions Of Behavior, Status And Habitat, Range, And Distinguishing Characteristics. A Range Map Is Included For Each Species, And All But A Few Species Are Illustrated, Many In Full Color. This Is An Essential Guide For Anyone Who Is Planning A Trip To Patagonia And For Anyone Who Is Intrigued By One Of The Most Ecologically Fascinating Regions On Our Planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Guide to the Birds and Mammals of Coastal Patagonia' about? A: This guidebook provides comprehensive information on 185 species of birds and 61 species of mammals found along the Patagonian coast, covering aspects like identification, behavior, habitat, and range.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The book is authored by Graham Harris, who has extensively illustrated the guide with detailed information on each species.
- Q: What makes this guide unique compared to other wildlife guides? A: This guide specifically focuses on the coastal region of Patagonia, an area of rich biodiversity that includes many unique and indigenous species not found elsewhere.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners or experienced naturalists? A: Yes, the guide is designed for both casual observers and experienced naturalists, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Q: How many pages does this guide contain? A: The guide contains a total of 251 pages, providing detailed information and illustrations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for field use.
- Q: When was 'A Guide to the Birds and Mammals of Coastal Patagonia' published? A: The book was published on November 9, 1998.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the guide? A: Yes, the guide is extensively illustrated by the author, with many species depicted in full color.
- Q: Does the guide include information on the natural history of species? A: Yes, it includes details about the natural history, behavior, and habitat of the more common species found in the region.
- Q: Is this guide useful for planning a trip to Patagonia? A: Absolutely, it is an essential resource for anyone planning to visit Patagonia, offering insights into identifying wildlife and understanding the ecological significance of the region.