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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Belize & Northern Guatemala (Travellers' Wildlife Guides) | 
 enlarge | Author: Les Beletsky
Creators: David Dennis, David Beadle, Pricilla Barrett, Colin Newman
Publisher: Interlink Books
Category: Book
List Price: $27.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 197337
Media: Paperback
Pages: 477
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.5
ISBN: 1566565685
Dewey Decimal Number: 591.97282
EAN: 9781566565684
ASIN: 1566565685
Publication Date: November 30, 2004
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Amazon.com Review
As ecotourism booms, it's only natural that eco-themed guidebooks would boom alongside it. The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guides series, endorsed by the Wildlife Conservation Society and researched by professional biologists, is one of the more credible brands in the swelling ecotravel ranks. The series provides an encyclopedic introduction to Central America's flora and fauna, as well as a friendly primer on the principles of ecotourism. These rich ecological contexts are accompanied by hundreds of pictures and photographs. Miraculously, the guides deliver solid science without growing stilted or boring--as evinced by sections with such titles as "Avian Mating Systems and Birds That Cheat" and "Frugivory: Animals That Eat Fruit and the Trees That Want Them To." The one element that's in surprisingly short supply is ecologically sound travel tips, from general do's and don'ts to a list of ecologically responsible tour operators and other eco-friendly establishments in Belize. This is mildly discouraging--learning how to travel responsibly is as important as knowing what you're going to see. But given the relative paucity of travel literature on Belize, the guide proves a valuable resource for anyone curious about the natural wonders of this increasingly popular destination. --Andrew Nieland
Product Description
Endorsed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Most travellers to Belize and Guatemala want to experience lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. This guide provides all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the region's magnificent animal life. Beletsky selected approximately 500 of the animals you are most likely to see, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Also pictured are some of the highly endangered species of the area. You will want to have this easy-to-carry, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on your journey. Key Features:
* Illustrates the most commonly spotted animals and provides information on their identification, location, and conservation
* Provides extensive, up-to-date information on animals' ecology and behavior
* Covers Belize's famous coral reef and the animals seen by divers and snorkelers
* Presents the habitats of Belize and northern Guatemala and the most common plants visitors encounter
* Describes the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves
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Excellent! April 3, 1999
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
From Planeta journal:An impressive first edition, not as much a tourist's guidebook as a naturalist's handbook. Color illustrations document native birds, mammals and reptiles. The author provides a brief eco-history of the region as well as background on environmental threats and conservation. Excellent!
BOOBY April 21, 2000
Michael Richter (NY)
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
Great book, but where's the picture of the red footed booby?
Great overview of Belize wildlife November 4, 2006
L. Heath (Sault Ste. Marie, Canada)
I actually saw this book while travelling in Belize and wanted it to help me identify all the great animals we were seeing, but it was rather expensive. I got it on Amazon when we got home and it really helped identify some of the things I had taken pictures of. Next time I visit Belize I will be taking it with me. Nice colour photos and descriptions with some interesting information about the natural history.
Wonderful guide for beautiful Belize July 24, 2007
Belize Gal
As a frequent traveler to Belize I found this book a wonderful guide to all the natural beauty of Belize.
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