Informationen zum Autor Daniel Austin is the founder of the Madagascar Library and the secretary of the Anglo-Malagasy Society. Nick Garbutt is a wildlife photographer and author who has two wins in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Klappentext Lavishly illustrated and completely updated, this fourth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the island's extraordinary flora and fauna, 90 per cent of which is endemic. The pace of change in Madagascar's biodiversity is staggering, over the past decade a new species of frog has been discovered at a rate of one every six weeks, and this is the only guide to keep abreast of such scientific developments. Containing over 280 colour photographs, updated information on 22 of the country's top parks and reserves, plus lively species descriptions, this handbook is perfect for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike. Vorwort . Expanded 'Habitats and Hotspots' section - all ecosystems are covered in detail. Madagascar hotel room capacity increased by 20% in 2012 and fees for tourist visas have been waived. The latest on scientific discoveries, taxonomic classifications and conservation opportunities Zusammenfassung Lavishly illustrated and completely updated, this fourth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the island's extraordinary flora and fauna, 90% of which is endemic. The pace of change in Madagascar's biodiversity is staggering, over the past decade a new species of frog has been discovered at a rate of one every six weeks, and this is the only guide to keep abreast of such scientific developments. Containing over 280 colour photographs, updated information on 22 of the country's top parks and reserves, plus lively species descriptions, this handbook is perfect for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike.

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. Expanded 'Habitats and Hotspots' section - all ecosystems are covered in detail . Madagascar hotel room capacity increased by 20% in 2012 and fees for tourist visas have been waived . The latest on scientific discoveries, taxonomic classifications and conservation opportunities

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Daniel Austin is the founder of the Madagascar Library and the secretary of the Anglo-Malagasy Society. Nick Garbutt is a wildlife photographer and author who has two wins in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Klappentext

Lavishly illustrated and completely updated, this fourth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the island's extraordinary flora and fauna, 90 per cent of which is endemic. The pace of change in Madagascar's biodiversity is staggering, over the past decade a new species of frog has been discovered at a rate of one every six weeks, and this is the only guide to keep abreast of such scientific developments. Containing over 280 colour photographs, updated information on 22 of the country's top parks and reserves, plus lively species descriptions, this handbook is perfect for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike.