Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife

by Tony Soper, Dafila Scott (Illustrator)

In this superbly illustrated and attractive new edition of this traveler’s companion to the wildlife of the Antarctic wilderness, Dafila Scott’s illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to naturalist Tony Soper’s immaculate text. This guide provides full coverage of plumage and identification, breeding and nesting, feeding, and the best locations to observe the varied species to be found in Antarctica.

· Illustrated in full color throughout with specially commissioned watercolor paintings

· Authoritative writing by TV naturalist Tony Soper

· Species identification, behavior and habitats, and conservation guidelines for visitors

· History of discovery and exploration

Genres: Travel

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

About the author

Tony Soper was a British naturalist, author and broadcaster.

Reviews

[Iris Schmeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Attenborough and Iris Schmeder approved!

[Alexander ter Hark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book - contains 90% of the species you'll see in Antarctica/Falklands/South Georgia.

[sora york · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOD BLESS ANTARCTICA

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overview of the birds and mammals in and around Antarctica.

[Billy Fish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for the Antarctic confluence and south. Just enough information to identify the animals and get some history.