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Tropical Nature - Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America - cover

Tropical Nature - Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America

Adrian Forsyth, Ken Miyata

Publisher: Touchstone

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Summary

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.
Available since: 05/24/2011.
Print length: 274 pages.

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