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Author : Gerrit Smith Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044107357188
Author : Hugh H. Genoways,Robert M. Timm,Robert J. Baker,Carleton J. Phillips,Duane A. Schlitter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1929330006
Author : David W. Nagorsen,Randolph L. Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Bats
ISBN : 0888541783
Author : Anna McCanse
Publisher : Other Places Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Dominica
ISBN : 9780982261972
It's hard to find a nation that dances to a friendlier, more laid-back tempo than Dominica. The island rises majestically out of a turquoise-blue sea and provides a visually stunning backdrop to an easy-going way of life. You won't find your typical Caribbean beach vacation here, but what you will find is a country that begs you to discover and engage with its people, land and rich culture. With its soaring green mountains, colorful reefs, hidden beaches, natural hot springs, towering waterfalls, and pristine rivers, Dominica's rugged good looks will make you weak in the knees. With candid reviews of restaurants and hotels plus itineraries and advice for the lone adventurer or the whole family, this guide won't leave you wondering what to do next. Take advantage of the practical tips for traveling on a budget and off the beaten tourist path with all of the maps you'll need for hiking, driving, or exploring on foot or by bus. Included in this book is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive hiking guide featuring the newly developed Waitukubuli National Trail. With first-hand knowledge, cultural insights, and personal recommendations, this book is your key to the real Dominica.
Author : Paul Crask
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781804692387
Packed with the detailed local knowledge of author Paul Crask, a long-term resident, Bradt’s Dominica remains the only up-to-date standalone guide to this Caribbean island. In this new, thoroughly updated fourth edition, a range of accommodation and dining options are described in depth, guide and tour-operator listings are extensive, and 19 detailed maps help orientation. Taking an environmentally conscious and socially responsible approach to travel, the author couples essential advice on activities and practicalities with rich insights into the country’s natural environment, history and culture – including the Kalinago, the last of the region’s indigenous Amerindian people, whose descendants continue to live here today. Formerly considered an undeveloped Caribbean backwater, English-speaking Dominica is an increasingly favoured tourist destination. The government has invested significantly in island infrastructure following damage caused by extreme weather events in 2015 and 2017, and upmarket boutique hotels are opening. Despite such rising popularity, Dominica remains a place of unbridled, off-the-beaten-path adventure and discovery. This island of mountains, unspoiled rainforests, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls has much to enchant a variety of travellers. Explore Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a World Heritage Site housing a network of trails that traverse rainforest-covered mountains and connect rivers, waterfalls and the Boiling Lake, a flooded fumarole that is the world’s second-largest hot-water lake. Ardent hikers craving further exploration can walk sections of the Wai’tukubuli National Trail or make for national parks such as Cabrits and Morne Diablotin. Wildlife-watchers can seek out rare parrots found nowhere else on Earth, the mountain chicken (actually one of the world’s largest frogs) or even a boa constrictor that is the subject of Kalinago legends. Scuba divers and snorkellers can marvel at pristine marine reserves boasting healthy coral reefs, while those who prefer to remain above the waves can take boat trips to enjoy excellent views of sperm whales. Whether you love nature or culture, hiking through wilderness or exploring underwater, the depth of detail and breadth of local insights that characterise Bradt’s Dominica render it the indispensable practical companion to exploring this exciting country.
Author : Theodore H. Fleming,Paul A. Racey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226253312
The second largest order of mammals, Chiroptera comprises more than one thousand species of bats. Because of their mobility, bats are often the only native mammals on isolated oceanic islands, where more than half of all bat species live. These island bats represent an evolutionarily distinctive and ecologically significant part of the earth’s biological diversity. Island Bats is the first book to focus solely on the evolution, ecology, and conservation of bats living in the world’s island ecosystems. Among other topics, the contributors to this volume examine how the earth’s history has affected the evolution of island bats, investigate how bat populations are affected by volcanic eruptions and hurricanes, and explore the threat of extinction from human disturbance. Geographically diverse, the volume includes studies of the islands of the Caribbean, the Western Indian Ocean, Micronesia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. With its wealth of information from long-term studies, Island Bats provides timely and valuable information about how this fauna has evolved and how it can be conserved.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UIUC:30112072074005
Author : Christopher P. Baker
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579079
A comprehensive guide from an expert on the region includes hundreds of lodging, dining, recreational, and cultural recommendations. With the same unerring compass that has come to define the Great Destinations guides, Baker reveals why the Dominican Republic is far and away the most popular destination in the Caribbean. From brilliant green mountains to pristine white-sand beaches, extraordinary restaurants to luxury resorts, the Dominican Republic is full of surprises. For instance, no other Caribbean isle can compare when it comes to bird- and wildlife-watching: the Dominican Republic teems with exotic birds and reptiles, many of which live nowhere else in the world. With this guide in hand you’ll learn where to book the best wildlife tours; where to go to explore the island’s ancient history; how to navigate rustic trails and Colonial city streets; where to find the best golfing, water sports, and nightlife—and so much more. As in all Great Destinations guides, there are more than 100 photographs and detailed maps—everything you need to make the most of your visit.
Author : Fe Liza Bencosme,Clark Norton
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588436887
The authors--one of whom is a Dominican Republic native--share intimate knowledge of this island nation's virgin beaches, 16th-century Spanish ruins, the Caribbean's highest mountain, and exotic wildlife. Accommodations run the gamut from luxury resorts to bare bones camping.
Author : Gerrit Smith Miller (Jr.),Glover Morrill Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1098 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Myotis
ISBN : STANFORD:36105046413923
Author : United States. Commission of Inquiry to Santo Domingo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Black people
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048918069
Author : Michael R. Gannon
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0896725510
"An interesting and enjoyable read. . . . Rich detail presented in well-written, logical fashion about the bat fauna of this interesting island." --Acta ChiropterologicaThe Caribbean islands are home to some of the most unusual species of bats. A number of them are endemic, living in no other region of the world. On Puerto Rico alone, thirteen different species have been found. Bats are the only naturally occurring mammals there; all others were introduced after settlement of the island, first by the Taíno Indians and later by the Spanish.Puerto Rico is important for study because of its human history, tropical climate, size, relief, and isolation from the mainland. It is a useful model for understanding how historical, geographic, and environmental factors interact in a controlled environment to affect the diversity and complexity of its resident species.This volume is the first complete compilation of the distribution, natural history, taxonomy, and ecology of the bats of Puerto Rico. The coauthors, all experienced researchers, introduce the book with a discussion of Puerto Rican ecosystems and an overview of facts and misconceptions about bats in general. The main text provides detailed descriptions of each of the thirteen Puerto Rican species, as well as illustrations of their faces and skulls. The book concludes with keys to the characters of these bats and a complete glossary. Maps show the distribution of each species on the island.Bats of Puerto Rico is designed to be an easily used source of information for the general public as well as a complete descriptive record for ecologists, mammalogists, and wildlife biologists.
Author : M. Brock Fenton,Nancy B. Simmons
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226065267
There are more than 1,300 species of bats—or almost a quarter of the world’s mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry “creatures of the night,” consider the bat’s fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to mangoes and figs. Bats: A World of Science and Mystery presents these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush, full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating in views that show them in exceptional detail. The photos also take the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a look at bats’ origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction, and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young? How has the ability to fly—unique among mammals—influenced bats’ mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation, takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world’s bat species are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the tiny “bumblebee bat”—the world’s smallest mammal—to the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world’s most fascinating yet least-understood species.
Author : Lebawit Lily Girma
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631212888
Diamond white beaches, countrywide carnivals, and never-ending music: discover why so many have fallen head-over-heels for the Dominican Republic. Inside Moon Dominican Republic you'll find: Flexible itineraries including the best of the Dominican Republic in 10 days, plus roundups of the best beaches, spots for diving and snorkeling, outdoor adventures, and more Strategic advice for culture buffs, honeymooners, foodies, night owls, and more, whether you're in the DR for a few days or a few weeks The top activities and unique experiences: Take a dip in crystal-clear water and dry off with a walk to one of the best seaside fish shacks for lunch. Enjoy a rich Dominican mangú and coffee for breakfast before a day of snorkeling alongside spotted eagle rays. Wander the clamoring outdoor markets or stroll past restored Spanish colonial buildings and boutique sidewalk restaurants. Hike to hidden waterfalls or go ziplining through the forest and dance the night away to local live merengue Local insight from DR-insider Lebawit Lily Girma on how to support local businesses and explore ethically and sustainably Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps for exploring on your own, and useful tips on public transportation, car and bike rentals, and domestic air travel within the Dominican Republic Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, history, government, and culture Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, health and safety tips, visa information, and advice for LGBTQ, senior, and solo travelers With Moon Dominican Republic's practical advice and insider tips, you can plan your trip your way. Craving more Caribbean adventures? Try Moon Jamaica or Moon Aruba.
Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435050025865