galapagos islands – Libri e DVD

Descrizione

Nestling more than 1000 km (600 miles) from the South American coast among the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, theGalapagosare famous as the source ofCharles Darwin’s theory of evolution, following his historic visit to the archipelago aboardHMS Beaglein 1835.

Today, these19 islandsand the surroundingmarine reservehave been called a uniqueliving museum and showcase of evolution. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are amelting pot of diverse marine species. Localvolcanic activityis testament to the process that originally formed these islands.

Combined with the extreme isolation of the archipelago, this has led to the development of somerare and unusual animals, such as the land iguana, blue-footed booby and the many types of finch, which are featured – along with the penguins, sea lions and Galapagos hawks – invivid detailin this book.

Arranged in chapters that includegeology, sea life, fauna and flora,Galapagos Islandsis an evocative exploration of this remarkable ecosystem and the life that has developed there – from the volcanic peaks of Cerro Azul and Wolf Volcano to the famous giant tortoise, flightless cormorant and waved albatross.

Edition: 2025