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Describes the human history, the geology, and origin of the Galapagos islands, the 'El Nino' phenomenon, the natural history, villages and visitors' sites, and provides insights into the regions' fascinating residents - seabirds, endemic land birds, prehistoric reptiles, playful sea lions, and the underwater world.
"...For cruisers (or other package tourers), this is, by far, the best Galapagos guide on the market. Photos are tantalizing as well as truly informative; nature info is detailed enough for a botany text..." - New York Daily News - "...Everyone's bible to the Enchanted Islands..." - Galapagos guides' talk - "
Pierre Constant is a French born naturalist who studied at the University of Pierre and Marie Curie-Paris VI, where he did a Master's in Geology. A leading expert on the Galapagos, he is the author of 'Archipel des Galapagos' and has published over 95 articles worldwide in a range of travel, science and diving magazines.