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Costa Rican Natural History

Author : Daniel H. Janzen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022616120X
Total Pages : 829 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Costa Rican Natural History written by Daniel H. Janzen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be used both as an encyclopedia—a source of facts on specific organisms—and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."—Alan P. Smith, Ecology

A Year of Costa Rican Natural History

Author : Amelia Smith Calvert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Year of Costa Rican Natural History written by Amelia Smith Calvert and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mammals of Costa Rica

Author : Mark Wainwright
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of Costa Rica written by Mark Wainwright and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2007 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published 2002 as The natural history of Costa Rican mammals by Zona Tropical"--T.p. verso.

Costa Rican Ecosystems

Author : Maarten Kappelle
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022627893X
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Costa Rican Ecosystems written by Maarten Kappelle and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1502, Christopher Columbus named Costa Rica, and while gold and silver never materialized to justify the moniker of rich coast in purely economic terms, scientists and ecotravelers alike have long appreciated its incredible wealth. Wealth in Costa Rica is best measured by its biodiversityhome to a dizzying number of plants and animals, many endemic, it s a country that has long encouraged and welcomed researchers from the world over, and is exemplary in the creation and commitment to indigenous conservation and management programs. Costa Rica is considered to have the best preserved natural resources in Latin America. Approximately nine percent (about 1,000,000 acres) of Costa Rica has been protected in 15 national parks, and a comparable amount of land is protected as wildlife refuges, forest reserves or Indian reservations. This long-awaited synthesis of Costa Rican ecosystems is an authoritative presentation of the paleoecology, biogeography, structure, conservation, and sustainable use of Costa Rica s ecosystems. It systematically covers the entire range of Costa Rica s natural and managed, terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, including its island systems (Cocos Islands), the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and shores (coasts, coral reefs, mangrove forests), its lowlands (dry, season and wet forests), its highlands (the northern volcanoes and southern Talamanca s), and its estuaries, rivers, lakes, swamps and bogs. The volume s integrated, comprehensive format will be welcomed by tropical and temperate biologists alike, by biogeographers, plant and animal ecologists, marine biologists, conservation biologists, foresters, policy-makers and all scientists, natural history specialists and all with an interest in Costa Rica s ecosystems."

The Natural History of Costa Rican Mammals

Author : Mark Wainwright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780970567819
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (678 download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Costa Rican Mammals written by Mark Wainwright and published by . This book was released on 2002-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals. This book features illustrations that show not only the mammals themselves, but also their tracks, scats, dens, and anatomical details. The descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, and derivations of common and scientific names.

The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History

Author : Philip J. DeVries
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691028897
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (288 download)

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Book Synopsis The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History by : Philip J. DeVries

Download or read book The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History written by Philip J. DeVries and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume II of biologist Philip J. DeVries's study of the butterflies of Costa Rica and their natural history provides the first detailed treatment of over 250 species of Costa Rican butterflies in the family Riodinidae. This work is a sequel to Volume I which focused on butterflies of the Papilionidae, Pieridae, and Nymphalidae groups. color plates; 80 halftones; 13 line illus. 3 maps and 13 tables.

The History of Costa Rica

Author : Iván Molina Jiménez
Publisher : Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica
ISBN 13 : 9789977674681
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book The History of Costa Rica written by Iván Molina Jiménez and published by Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica. This book was released on 1998 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Year of Costa Rican Natural History (Classic Reprint)

Author : Amelia Smith Calvert
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781334698941
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (989 download)

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Download or read book A Year of Costa Rican Natural History (Classic Reprint) written by Amelia Smith Calvert and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Year of Costa Rican Natural History Such success as may have attended our studies in Costa Rica was largely due to the many kind friends resident in the country: Prof. J. F. Tristan and members of his family. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Year of Costa Rican Natural History

Author : Amelia Smith Calvert
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022691315
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (913 download)

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Download or read book A Year of Costa Rican Natural History written by Amelia Smith Calvert and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to the diversity of flora and fauna found in Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Filled with stunning photographs and scientific observations, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of Central America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica

Author : Parks and Recreation Margaret Gargiullo City of New York, National Resources Group
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199720037
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Book Synopsis A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica by : Parks and Recreation Margaret Gargiullo City of New York, National Resources Group

Download or read book A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica written by Parks and Recreation Margaret Gargiullo City of New York, National Resources Group and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-02-20 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant species, each entry accompanied by color photos and a concise yet detailed narrative description. Plants are conveniently grouped by the different types of vegetation: palms, tall trees, shrubs, woody vines, herbaceous vines, herbs, grasses and ferns. Along with 1400 color photographs, the guide also includes an illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers for durability in the field. With so much readily accessible information, this book is essential for exploring Costa Rica's common and conspicuous flora from the plants growing along the roadside to the best natural parks.

The Wildlife of Costa Rica

Author : Fiona Reid
Publisher : 秀和システム
ISBN 13 : 9780801449055
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Wildlife of Costa Rica written by Fiona Reid and published by 秀和システム. This book was released on 2010 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Featuring a good selection of common and/or interesting species, The Wildlife of Costa Rica is the most authoritative and most useful general guide to its subject. It will attract every ecotourist visiting Costa Rica. This dream team knows its stuff. and the illustrations are stunning."--Cagan H. Sekercioglu, Stanford University --Book Jacket.

Reptiles of Costa Rica

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 : 1501739549
Total Pages : 643 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Reptiles of Costa Rica written by Twan Leenders and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly rich in reptile fauna, boasting 245 species. The sheer diversity in shapes, sizes, colors, and natural history traits of these animals is beautifully displayed in this book. Lizards range from minuscule dwarf geckos to dinosaur-like iguanids, and everything in between, while the country's snakes include tiny eyeless wormsnakes, massive boas, as well as twenty-three dangerously venomous species, which include the largest vipers in the world. Author, photographer, and conservation biologist Twan Leenders has been researching and documenting the herpetofauna of Costa Rica for nearly twenty-five years. His explorations have taken him to remote parts of Costa Rica that few people ever visit, journeys that usually find him hauling an array of photographic equipment to document his finds. In addition to including more than 1,000 photographs, detailed black and white scientific illustrations, and range maps, this book also features paintings of anole dewlaps, a key identification feature for that very complex group of lizards. This new field guide will enable the reader to identify all species, while also providing a wealth of information about natural history, predation, breeding strategies, habitat preferences, and conservation of Costa Rica's reptile fauna.

Tropical Plants of Costa Rica

Author : Willow Zuchowski
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 : 9781501763076
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Plants of Costa Rica written by Willow Zuchowski and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2022 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This second edition is in a smaller format than the first, with additional photos and a new section on the Osa Peninsula. More than 800 photographs, taken in the field, show entire plants and closer views of flowers, fruits, and seeds. Pen-and-ink drawings depict botanical details. The text covers identifying characteristics, natural history, chemical properties, economic importance, medicinal uses, conservation, ethnobotany, and ecology"--

The Birds of Costa Rica

Author : Richard Garrigues
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 : 9780801479885
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book The Birds of Costa Rica written by Richard Garrigues and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, updated edition of the only compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. -- "Biology Digest"

Amphibians of Costa Rica

Author : Twan Leenders
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 : 9781501700620
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Amphibians of Costa Rica written by Twan Leenders and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Field guide to all 206 species of amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, caecilians) known to occur in Costa Rica or within walking distance of its borders. Includes photographs, range maps, morphological illustrations, descriptions of key field characteristics, and natural history information"--

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica

Author : Jay M. Savage
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226735375
Total Pages : 1076 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (353 download)

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Download or read book The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica written by Jay M. Savage and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.

Natural History

Author : Carlos Fonseca
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374719861
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book Natural History written by Carlos Fonseca and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Carlos Fonseca comes a dazzling, kaleidoscopic epic of art, politics, and hidden realities Just before the dawn of the new millennium, a curator at a New Jersey museum of natural history receives an unusual invitation from a celebrated fashion designer. She shares the curator’s fascination with the secrets of the animal kingdom—with camouflage and subterfuge—and she proposes that they collaborate on an exhibition, the nature of which remains largely obscure, even as they enter into a strange relationship marked by evasion and elision. Seven years later, after the designer’s death, the curator recovers the archive of their never-completed project. During a long night of insomnia, he finds within the archive a series of clues about the true history of the designer’s family, a mind-bending puzzle that winds from Haifa, Israel, to bohemian 1970s New York to the Latin American jungles. As he follows this trail, the curator discovers a cast of characters whose own fixations interrogate the unstable frontiers between art, science, politics, and religion. An aging photographer, living nearly alone in an abandoned mining town where subterranean fires rage without end, creates miniature replicas of ruined cities. A former model turned conceptual artist becomes the star defendant in a trial over the very soul and purpose of art. A young indigenous boy receives a vision of the end of the world. Reality is a curtain, the curator realizes, and to draw it back is to reveal the theater of the obsessed. Natural History is a portrait of a world trapped between faith and irony, tragedy and farce. An urgent and impressively ambitious novel in the tradition of Italo Calvino and Ricardo Piglia, it confirms Carlos Fonseca as one of the most daring writers of his generation.