The Natural History of the Bahamas - by Dave Currie & Joseph M Wunderle & Ethan Freid & David N Ewert & D Jean Lodge (Paperback)

About the Book

"Includes color photos and descriptions of the terrestrial flora and fauna commonly observed in the Bahamas archipelago and provides a brief summary of the geology, history, climate and weather, important habitats, role of humans in habitat disturbance, and conservation issues. Written for a general audience"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide. -- Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National Trust

Take this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands.

A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands.

Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.

Review Quotes

The Natural History of The Bahamas is a much needed and incredible resource for those visiting the archipelago. The guide is designed for the serious student of nature as well as the casual vacationer... The guide teaches the reader so much in such a short time. It's easy to use and any wildlife identification question can quickly be addressed with a short read of the species account. The guide is a must for any trip to The Bahamas.

-- "Sonoran Herpetologist"

The Natural History of The Bahamas: A Field Guide provides a sorely needed resource covering the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna of the Bahamas. [This book] should be in every classroom in the Bahamas. Most importantly, it is a tool needed by all Bahamians affiliated with conservation initiatives in the Bahamas. Likewise, the tourist who wants to skip the cruise and explore the real Bahamas can toss a copy of this guide in their backpack and venture out into the natural beauty of these extraordinary islands.

-- "PLANT SCIENCE BULLETIN"

In truth, only a tenth of this book is natural history, while the remaining 90 percent offers a listing of 549 species, with their 703 associated color photographs.Still, no book could be more colorful than this.

--G.C. Stevens, University of Mexico "CHOICEconnect"

About the Author

Dr. Dave Currie, former Field Director of Kirtland's Warbler Research and Training Project, The Bahamas, and former adjunct Research Wildlife Biologist with International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service.

David N. Ewert is an Avian Conservation Scientist with American Bird Conservancy and Lecturer at the University of Michigan Biological Station.

Joseph M. Wunderle, Jr., is the Wildlife Team Leader and a Research Wildlife Biologist with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service, Puerto Rico.

D. Jean Lodge is an Adjunct Faculty in the Departments of Plant Pathology, Odum School of Ecology and Plant Biology, University of Georgia (formerly a Research Botanist with the Center for Forest Mycology Research, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service).

Ethan Freid is Chief Botanist at the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera.