The essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand
Wildlife of New Zealand is the leading field guide to the distinctive
flora and fauna of this amazing country. Fully revised and expanded,
this handy pocket guide includes up-to-date descriptions of all manner
of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, insects, seashore species,
trees and shrubs, grasses, fungi, and lichen, and new sections look at
fish and places to visit. Accompanied by hundreds of color photographs
and current maps, the book's succinct text contains information on
identification, distribution, and biology. The detailed introduction
covers New Zealand's habitats, geography, and geology, and discusses
current conservation issues. The guide also contains information on
national parks and useful websites and contacts, as well as a glossary
and comprehensive index. Wildlife of New Zealand is an indispensable
traveling companion for anyone interested in this incredible area of the
world.
- Fully revised and expanded edition
- Handy, compact format
- Updated species accounts accompanied by hundreds of color photographs
- Extensive new section on places to visit