The Story
An opulently illustrated book about the numerous forms of life in thetropics: glowing photographs make the orchids, ferns, and parrotsseem close enough to touch. Captivating texts tell tales of magic in thetropical night, of rain forests, tropical oceans, kingfishers, and bats inplaces from Brazil to Botswana, and from Madagascar to Indonesia.A fascinating, eloquent plea for the protection of these threatenedplaces of breathtaking beauty.
Description
An opulently illustrated book about the numerous forms of life in thetropics: glowing photographs make the orchids, ferns, and parrotsseem close enough to touch. Captivating texts tell tales of magic in thetropical night, of rain forests, tropical oceans, kingfishers, and bats inplaces from Brazil to Botswana, and from Madagascar to Indonesia.A fascinating, eloquent plea for the protection of these threatenedplaces of breathtaking beauty.
