Ecuador and Galapagos Islands
Travelers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forests and see tropical animals and plants. On the Galapagos Islands, curious visitors want to see with their own eyes the exotic, unique and tame wildlife that stimulated Charles Darwin to formulate the theory of evolution. In this book is the information you need to find, identify and learn about the more common species of Ecuador’s magnificent wildlife.
Bio
David Pearson is a research professor for ASU's School of Life Sciences. His research is focused on using the interaction of ecology, conservation, ecotourism and education to develop methods that promote sustainable use of biodiversity.
Praise for this book
...these books would be my first choice as an introduction to the natural environments of these beautiful parts of the world. For those who enjoy well-illustrated field guides, these volumes are a visual treat.
COPEIA
"They neatly fill a niche in the travel market, concentrating on the species most likely to be seen, but also covering a wide range of taxa... indispensable to all travellers interested in the natural world."
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