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JAPAN: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF AN ASIAN ARCHIPELAGO

JAPAN: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF AN ASIAN ARCHIPELAGO

THE NATURAL HISTORY OF AN ASIAN ARCHIPELAGO

BRAZIL, MARK

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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
Año de edición:
2022
ISBN:
978-0-691-17506-5
Páginas:
384
Encuadernación:
Otros
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u003cpu003eu003cbu003eA comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan’s astonishing animals and plants—and the natural forces that have shaped themu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan’s geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species—from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes—many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan’s natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque—the famous snow monkeys—to the magnificent Steller’s Eagle.u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eFeatures more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and mapsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan’s common and iconic mammals and birdsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTakes readers on a naturalist’s journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islandsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eIntroduces Japan’s geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much moreu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExplains where and how to watch and photograph wildlife in Japan, including whalesu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e

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