Antarctica: Guide to the Wildlife
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Book Overview
Appearing for the first time in paperback, this universally praised guide features lively text and 60 full-color original watercolor paintings. Written by the co-founder of the BBC's Natural History Unit and illustrated by the granddaughter of Scott of the Antarctic.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:076270036X
ISBN13:9780762700363
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Bradt Travel Guides
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Great guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I used this in Antarctica and found it perfect for wildlife viewing. It has size comparison charts for each animal, and useful, detailed text. It is also small and light enough to carry around in the freezing weather in Antarctica. Both this book and a trip to the white continent are highly recommended.
Excellent Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is an excellent guide to the wildlife in Antarctica. Great drawings of the animals and descriptions. It only deals with wildlife south of the Antarctic convergence, so if you are looking for a book which covers all species of penguin, this isn't it. It has a map on the inside cover and maps for each species and where it can be found. It also has a brief history of the wildlife after discovery and the hunting which took place. My only gripe is that I would have liked the maps for each species to be more specific. The book is small and not very thick, so very easy to carry around on the boat or in your backpack. This book made me even more excited about going to Antarctica, if that's at all possible!!
A handbook essential for any Antarctica-bound traveler
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The price tag may seem steep for the fourth edition of this 144-page paperback - but where else are you going to find details on the wildlife of Antarctica, tailored as a take-along tote for the Antarctica-bound traveler? Color drawings by Dafila Scott accompany nature history descriptions of each creature and discussions of identification specific to Antarctica, from contending with visibility factors to seasonal identification features. Antarctica: A Guide To The Wildlife is a unique and strongly recommended "take-along" handbook essential for any Antarctica-bound traveler.
Great, portable guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I bought this book in preparation for a trip 'South' in December 1999/January 2000 and it was an extremely useful guide to wildlife in general but especially good for penguin information. The drawings by an ancestor of Robert F. Scott's are lifelike, and engaging art as well. The brief summaries of natural and exploration history are accessible and informative. If you are looking for a portable guide to peninsular wildlife get the book--you won't regret it.
A good, portable guide to commonly seen Antarctic wildlife
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
If you are visiting the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands, this guide is a good field guide to identifying, and learning about, the most common Antarctic fauna you will experience, including birds, mammals and cetaceans. (It is not a comprehensive guide for htose desiring in depth information and identification of every species.) José Kirchner
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