Insight Guide Amazon Wildlife

by Insight Guides

• ISBN13: 9781585736027
• ISBN10: 1585736023
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
Nature's Greatest Show	p. 15
Environment
Geography	p. 17
The Amazon River	p. 19
Habitats and Vegetation	p. 25
Bromeliads	p. 34
A Sampling of Flora	p. 36
Fauna
Mammals	p. 49
Birds	p. 63
Reptiles	p. 75
Frogs	p. 83
Fish	p. 91
Insects	p. 97
Human Impact
Indigenous Peoples	p. 107
The Amazon Today	p. 120
Conservation Strategies	p. 127
Endangered Animals	p. 130
The Bird Trade	p. 132
Tourism in the Amazon	p. 135
Features
Shamanism	p. 112
Land Ownership	p. 114
Genocide	p. 116
Manaus Fish Market	p. 246
Floating Meadows	p. 248
Rondonia	p. 258
Rio Trombetas	p. 262
The Jari Project	p. 264
Tome-Acu	p. 269
Places
Introduction	p. 147
Western Colombia	p. 151
Santa Marta	p. 158
Bogota to the Amazon	p. 161
Venezuela	p. 171
The Guianas	p. 191
Trinidad	p. 197
Ecuador	p. 203
Peru	p. 213
Bolivian Amazonia	p. 231
Brazil Introduction	p. 239
Manaus	p. 243
Forest Lodges	p. 250
Riverboat Expeditions	p. 252
Pico da Neblina	p. 256
Amazonia National Park	p. 261
Belem	p. 266
Marajo Island	p. 270
Pantanal	p. 277
Brasilia National Park	p. 286
The Atlantic Forest	p. 291
Parks Close to Rio	p. 297
Iguacu	p. 302
Travel Tips
Colombia	p. 306
Venezuela	p. 311
The Guianas	p. 317
Trinidad & Tobago	p. 318
Ecuador	p. 323
Peru	p. 327
Bolivia	p. 336
Brazil	p. 340
Glossary	p. 350
Further Reading	p. 354
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