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A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants-and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species-from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes-many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan's natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque-the famous snow monkeys-to the magnificent Steller's Eagle. Features more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and maps. Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan's common and iconic mammals and birds. Takes readers on a naturalist's journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands. Introduces Japan's geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more.

ItemID	624674
Title	Japan : : the natural history of an Asian archipelago
Author	Brazil, Mark
Language	English
Published	Princeton : Princeton University Press , 2022
Description	384 sider : illustrasjoner
Information	A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants-and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species-from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes-many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan's natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque-the famous snow monkeys-to the magnificent Steller's Eagle. Features more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and maps. Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan's common and iconic mammals and birds. Takes readers on a naturalist's journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands. Introduces Japan's geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more.
Subjects	Animals Geografi og reiser Naturskildringer
Genre	Reisehåndbøker
Geografisk emneord	Japan
Dewey	508.52
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ISBN	9780691175065 (heftet)
Item location	508.52 B