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.

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Tropical Nature
Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and
- 272 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
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Topic
Personal DevelopmentSubtopic
ZoologyTable of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Illustrations
- Foreword
- Preface
- In Memoriam
- Introduction: A Temperate View of Tropical Life
- 1. In The Realm Of The Tropics
- 2. Fertility
- 3. Canyons Of Light
- 4. Hangers-On
- 5. Matapalo
- 6. Listen To The Flowers
- 7. āEat Meā
- 8. Bugs And Drugs
- 9. Creeping Socialists
- 10. Army Ants
- 11. Artful Guises
- 12. Southbound
- 13. Jerryās Maggot
- 14. Singing In The Rain
- 15. Night Walks
- 16. The Eternal Tropics
- 17. Paradise Lost?
- Appendix: Tropical TravelāA Beginnerās Guide
- About the Author
- Further Reading
- Index
- Copyright
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