The Galapagos Islands

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ECUADOR
THE ONLY COMPLETE SOURCE OF PRACTICAl. INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELER TO THE GALAPAGOS
The Galapagos' unique combination of extreme heat, wind, lack of fresh water, and isolation from a continental land mass has made them a one-of-a-kind, natural "zoo" that attracts hundreds of tourists to view the wondrous birds, plants, and animals remarkable for unusual adaptive features. For anyone planning a trip to the Galapagos, or for nature lovers merely fascinated by the Islands'evolutionary miracles, this new handbook is the only complete source of practical information.
Tourism to the Islands is tightly controlled by the Ecuadorean government—visitors cannot come independently, but only as part of a regulated cruise-tour. Visitors can use this guide to find the type of tour best suited to their interests. Once there, the book serves as a nature field guide, gives site-location references for snorkelers and scuba divers, and offers hints for those wishing to photograph the... Tovább

Fülszöveg

ECUADOR
THE ONLY COMPLETE SOURCE OF PRACTICAl. INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELER TO THE GALAPAGOS
The Galapagos' unique combination of extreme heat, wind, lack of fresh water, and isolation from a continental land mass has made them a one-of-a-kind, natural "zoo" that attracts hundreds of tourists to view the wondrous birds, plants, and animals remarkable for unusual adaptive features. For anyone planning a trip to the Galapagos, or for nature lovers merely fascinated by the Islands'evolutionary miracles, this new handbook is the only complete source of practical information.
Tourism to the Islands is tightly controlled by the Ecuadorean government—visitors cannot come independently, but only as part of a regulated cruise-tour. Visitors can use this guide to find the type of tour best suited to their interests. Once there, the book serves as a nature field guide, gives site-location references for snorkelers and scuba divers, and offers hints for those wishing to photograph the Galapagos' fascinating life forms. From tortoises weighing over 200 pounds, to penguins waddling happily in 100° heat, to giant ferns towering over an adult's head. The Galapagos offer a truly magic experience for anyone curious about the frontiers of natural history.
THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Tells what you can expect on a Galapagos cruise-tour: amount of travel, living conditions, approximate costs, physical and mental requirements, what to bring Describes visitor sites on all 22 islands
Takes the guesswork out of identifying rare species, locating exotic plants Valuable for both the traveler and would-be traveler to the Galapagos Vissza