num_pages: 2296
description: A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earthSeparated from Africas mainland for tens of millions of years Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive up-to-date synthesis available of this island nations priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar as well as the islands geology and soils climate forest ecology human ecology marine and coastal ecosystems plants invertebrates fishes amphibians reptiles birds and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world.
language: English
title: The New Natural History of Madagascar
publisher: Princeton University Press