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Brazil: Amazon And Pantanal (Travellers' Wildlife Guides)
The Brazilian Amazon region holds a very special place in the minds of the world's nature lovers as a vast wilderness of tropical forest splendor; and southern Brazil's Pantanal area, an immense wetland, has a well-deserved reputation for its tremendous wildlife-viewing opportunities. Ecotravellers to these regions want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Brazil's magnificent animal and plant life. --Identification and location information on the most frequently seen animals. --Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Brazil's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish-the species you are most likely to see. --Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. --Information on Brazil's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. --Brief descriptions of the most frequently visited parks and reserves in the Amazon and Pantanal regions. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated - you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey..
Price: $17.50
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Pantanal: South America's Wetland Jewel
A spectacular tour of the world's largest wetland. The Pantanal covers 81,000 square miles in the middle of South America, extending over parts of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay About half the size of California and 20 times the size of the Everglades, the Pantanal flood plain is the largest wetland network on Earth. Pantanal reveals the abundant wildlife and beauty of this remarkable eco-system, home to some of the most spectacular concentrations of flora and fauna on the planet. The text explains the Pantanal's ecology, its people, plants and animals, presented in five chapters: - The Pantaneiro: People of the Pantanal
- Wetlands
- Grasslands
- Forests of the Pantanal
- Caiman: the comeback crocodile.
The book also examines the impact of deforestation, overfishing and overhunting in the Pantanal and the efforts by conservationists to protect this magnificent region for future generations. Pantanal is a superbly photographed tour of one of the most memorable regions on the planet. (200512).
Price: $15.00
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The Pantanal: Understanding and Preserving the World's Largest Wetland
The Pantanal of South America is one of the most immense, pristine, and biologically rich environments on the planet. Often referred to as the world's largest freshwater wetland system, it extends over 60,000 square miles of central-western Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and eastern Paraguay. With its extraordinarily concentrated and diverse flora and fauna and a landscape spanning a variety of ecological sub-regions, the Pantanal remains one of the world's great natural wonders. For all its beauty and remarkable environmental and economic value, the Pantanal remains relatively unknown and faces an uncertain future. This collection of papers and presentations represents the best and most comprehensive material on this vast, endangered region. Many of the world's foremost authorities -- from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and other nations, and from key international and inter-governmental organizations -- share their knowledge of the Pantanal and their insights on the socioeconomic challenges confronting this ecological treasure..
Price: $15.76
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Amazon Up Close: The Passionate Adventurer's Guide to the Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal (Adventure Guide)
Hunter Publishing is proud to offer travelers this collection of unique titles that are not part of any series and often stand alone in their field of coverage The eclectic selection of topics includes cultural and historical travel, as well as books that are tailored to specific interests, such as golf, fall foliage or cruising. All books are written to the high standards you expect from Hunter and provide detailed, up-to-date information. Maps and photos complement the informative text. How to travel in this exotic land and survive in style, with a twinkle in your eye. Jungle treks, canoe trips, jeep rides, cruises. Travel in the major cities of Belem, Manaus and Santarem. Extensive flora and fauna sections. Trip preparation, health concerns, culture, eco-travel, history, Indian issues..
Price: $12.95
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National Geographic Magazine (August 2005, Vol. 208, No. 2)
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Pantanal
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A Biological Assessment of the Aquatic Ecosystems of the Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil (Conservation International Rapid Assessment Program)
The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world, covering more than 365,00 kilometers of the central floodplains of Brasil, Bolivia, and Paraguay This fragile ecosystem, dependent upon critical habitats and the flood cycle, is under threat from the silt runoff of deforested highlands and efforts by man to make the area navigable. This assessment, which discovered new species in the area, examines previously unexplored regions of the Pantanal—essential sanctuaries for migratory birds, critical nursery grounds for aquatic life, and refuges for such creatures as the black caiman, deer, and jaguar. .
Price: $19.99
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