Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand
Description
New Zealand is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of
dramatic scenery and a long list of endemic species. Although the
country's wildlife has suffered as a result of unwelcome
introductions, most species have managed to survive thanks to a number
of dedicated and inspired conservationists. This glorious photographic
field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found
there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora.
The photographs are accompanied by a succinct text, and this portable
guide will be invaluable to all visitors to the country with an
interest in natural history.
Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword 5
Acknowledgements 6
Author's introduction 7
Map of New Zealand 9
Introduction 10
Overview, Natural History
Human History
Maps of North & South Islands
Conservation & Alien species
Climate
Habitats 20
Coast
Rivers and Wetlands
Forest - Lowland & Upland
Alpine and subalpine
Geology 26
Birds 30
Mammals 92
Amphibians & Reptiles 98
Invertebrates 108
Seashore 128
Plants 136
Native Trees and Shrubs
Vines & Epiphytes
Ferns
Herbs - Native - Alpine
Herbs - Native - Coastal
Herbs - Native - Other
Grasses and Sedges
Non-Vascular Plants 226
Fungi
Mosses, Liverworts, Hornworts
Lichens
Appendices
Places to Visit 234
National Parks & Protected Areas 238
Bibliography 242
Glossary 246
Organisations 248
Index 250
Foreword 5
Acknowledgements 6
Author's introduction 7
Map of New Zealand 9
Introduction 10
Overview, Natural History
Human History
Maps of North & South Islands
Conservation & Alien species
Climate
Habitats 20
Coast
Rivers and Wetlands
Forest - Lowland & Upland
Alpine and subalpine
Geology 26
Birds 30
Mammals 92
Amphibians & Reptiles 98
Invertebrates 108
Seashore 128
Plants 136
Native Trees and Shrubs
Vines & Epiphytes
Ferns
Herbs - Native - Alpine
Herbs - Native - Coastal
Herbs - Native - Other
Grasses and Sedges
Non-Vascular Plants 226
Fungi
Mosses, Liverworts, Hornworts
Lichens
Appendices
Places to Visit 234
National Parks & Protected Areas 238
Bibliography 242
Glossary 246
Organisations 248
Index 250
Product details
| Published | 30 Jun 2010 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781408108659 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Illustrations | Many colour plates. |
| Dimensions | 189 x 115 mm |
| Series | Bloomsbury Naturalist |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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