Author: James Lowen
2011
Flexibound - 240 pages/159 color illustrations

Covering Antarctica, the southern ocean, and the sub-Antarctic islands

This book enables visitors to this unique region of the world--newcomer and seasoned traveler alike--to identify with confidence the penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other stunning wildlife they encounter on their journey.  Full-color photographs show views of each species of bird or marine mammal, together with the terrestrial plants likely to be seen.  Lowen gives key identification features, tips on where to look, and highlights interesting facts.  This one-of-a-kind guide also includes chapters that cover the wildlife of each Antarctic environment by season.

• Covers the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel
• Features full-color photographs throughout
• Describes key identification features and gives tips on where to look
• Includes an introduction to Antarctic environments and information on Antarctic cruising

James Lowen, an Antarctic naturalist guide for Polar Star Expeditions, is a wildlife writer, photographer, and lecturer.