内容説明
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.
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CONTENTS
Illustrations
Foreword
Preface
In Memoriam
Introduction: A Temperate View of Tropical Life
1. IN THE REALM OF THE TROPICS FERTILITY
3. CANYONS OF LIGHT
4. HANGERS-ON
5. MATAPALO
6. LISTEN TO THE FLOWERS
7. "EAT ME"
8. BUGS AND DRUGS
9. CREEPING SOCIALISTS
10. ARMY ANTS ARTFUL GUISES SOUTHBOUND JERRY'S MAGGOT
14. SINGING IN THE RAIN
15. NIGHT WALKS
16. THE ETERNAL TROPICS
17. PARADISE LOST?
Appendix: Tropical Travel--A Beginner's Guide
Further Reading
Index
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