Tropical Nature
Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and
Published on 24. May 2011
272 pages
978-1-4391-4474-9 (ISBN)
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Seventeen marvelous essays introducing the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest.
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.
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Adrian Forsyth | Ken Miyata
Tropical Nature
Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America
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01/1987
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Adrian Forsyth holds a PhD in biology from Harvard University. He won the Canadian National Magazine Award for Science Writing in 1982 and 1983, the first author to win the award twice.
Content
CONTENTS
Illustrations
Foreword
Preface
In Memoriam
Introduction: A Temperate View of Tropical Life
1. IN THE REALM OF THE TROPICS FERTILITY
3. CANYONS OF LIGHT
4. HANGERS-ON
5. MATAPALO
6. LISTEN TO THE FLOWERS
7. "EAT ME"
8. BUGS AND DRUGS
9. CREEPING SOCIALISTS
10. ARMY ANTS ARTFUL GUISES SOUTHBOUND JERRY'S MAGGOT
14. SINGING IN THE RAIN
15. NIGHT WALKS
16. THE ETERNAL TROPICS
17. PARADISE LOST?
Appendix: Tropical Travel--A Beginner's Guide
Further Reading
Index
