Wildlife of the Caribbean / Herbert A. Raffaele and James W. Wiley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raffaele, Herbert A., author.

Wiley, James W., author.

Series:

Princeton pocket guides

Princeton Pocket Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Caribbean Area.

West Indies.

Wildlife conservation--Caribbean Area.

Wildlife conservation.

Animals--Caribbean Area.

Animals.

Plants--Caribbean Area.

Plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press, 2014.

Summary:

This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures-such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon-giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean's fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area's extraordinary natural heritage. Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world. The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species Straightforward descriptions suitable for general audience Compact size makes the guide easy to carry

This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures-such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon-giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribut.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Islands

Environmental Threats and Conservation

Species Accounts

Terrestrial Life

Marine Life

References and Additional Reading

Glossary

Photograph, Illustration, and Text Edit Credits

Index

Acknowledgments

The islands

Environmental threats and conservation

Species accounts

Terrestrial life

Marine life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Raffaele, Herbert A. Wildlife of the Caribbean.

ISBN:

9781400851690

1400851696

1306571472

9781306571470

9780691153827

0691153825

OCLC:

876344151

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license