The Natural History of Madagascar

Near fine hardcover with dust jacket, light spotting to the edges of text block. An encyclopedic account of the island's priceless biological treasures. Contributions by nearly three hundred world-renowned experts cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, its geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.