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Author : Alfred North-Coombes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Rodrigues (Mauritius)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026622758
Author : Alan Grihault
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Extinct birds
ISBN : 999033630X
Author : Alexandra Richards
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841629247
Besides the renowned sun, sea and sand, the Mascarene Islands offer outdoor opportunities aplenty, such as cycling, mountain hiking and watersports, as well as beautiful wildlife and national parks. The guide offers information on what to see and do region-by-region
Author : Mauritius
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Law
ISBN : OSU:32437011591993
Author : Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0761472061
A reference encyclopedia providing information on endangered wildlife and plants throughout the world.
Author : Michael Cooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Civilization, to 1600
ISBN : OCLC:473642929
Author : Anthony Cheke,Julian P. Hume
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781408108826
The Mascarene islands in the southern Indian Ocean - Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues - were once home to an extraordinary range of birds and reptiles. Evolving on these isolated volcanic islands in the absence of mammalian predators or competitors, the land was dominated by giant tortoises, parrots, skinks and geckos, burrowing boas, flightless rails & herons, and of course (in Mauritius) the Dodo. Uninhabited and only discovered in the 1500s, colonisation by European settlers in the 1600s led to dramatic changes in the ecology of the islands; the birds and tortoises were slaughtered indiscriminately while introduced rats, cats, pigs and monkeys destroyed their eggs, the once-extensive forests logged, and invasive introduced plants from all over the tropics devastated the ecosystem. The now-familiar icon of extinction, the Dodo, was gone from Mauritius within 50 years of human settlement, and over the next 150 years many of the Mascarenes' other native vertebrates followed suit. The product of over 30 years research by Anthony Cheke, Lost Land of the Dodo provides a comprehensive yet hugely enjoyable account of the story of the islands' changing ecology, interspersed with human stories, the islands' biogeographical anomalies, and much else. Many French publications, old and new, especially for Réunion, are discussed and referenced in English for the first time. The book is richly illustrated with maps and contemporary illustrations of the animals and their environment, many of which have rarely been reprinted before. Illustrated box texts look in detail at each extinct vertebrate species, while Julian Hume's superb colour plates bring many of the extinct birds to life. Lost Land of the Dodo provides the definitive account of this tragic yet remarkable fauna, and is a must-read for anyone interested in islands, their ecology and the history of our relationship with the world around us.
Author : Erik C. Paul
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1987-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9061916275
Author : Heyleena Ramburruth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198309661X
Rodrigues Island Travel Guide 2018 Whether you're seeking for an island getaway or travel inspirations, this is a sign that you are on the lookout for happiness, adventure, or a break from routine life. Who doesn't dream of sun-soaked beaches, gorgeous turquoise ocean, deserted islands, lush green wilderness, scrumptious cuisine, and the never-ending list? Far behind the bustling cities, there is a little, hidden gem found in the south-western part of the Indian Ocean called Rodrigues Island. Very little is known about this tiny island which covers an area of 108 km2. No doubt it is always referred to as the 'sleeping beauty' of the Indian Ocean. What makes this island authentic is its friendly people, rich Creole heritage, and its wilderness. Rodrigues can definitely be your next travel destination to hibernate. Rodrigues Island Getaway is the first ever travel guide book dedicated exclusively to Rodrigues Island. This guide provides travellers with: Insightful information about the island's history, culture, economy, people, flora, and fauna Tips and recommendations including must-visit places, local cuisine, thrilling activities, accommodation ranging from eco-lodges to hotels, and villas Coloured images showcasing the island's natural beauty Handy information like website links, basic Creole phrases/words, and colourful maps With all the information in hands, you are ready to go for a memorable trip! This is not your typical island destination, rather you are meant to get lost in the wilderness and appreciate the present moment!
Author : H. J. Snell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000109039374
Author : Michael J. Lace,John E. Mylroie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400750166
Carbonate rock coasts are found world-wide, from continental shorelines of the Adriatic Sea of Europe to the Yucatan Peninsula of North America, and on tropical islands from Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, to the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, to the Bahama Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Such coasts are well known for their unusual and distinctive karst landforms. Karst processes, particularly those associated with coastal landforms, are proving to be surprisingly unique and complex. This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the processes associated with coastal karst development comparing examples from a broad geographical and geomorphological range of island and continental shoreline/paleoshoreline settings, including a review of pseudokarst processes that can compete with and overprint dynamic coastal karst landscapes. As effective management of hydrologic resources grows more complex, coastal caves and karst represent fundamental components in associated coastal aquifers, which in the rock record can also form significant petroleum reservoirs. Audience By providing a clearer understanding of the geological, biological, archaeological and cultural value of coastal caves and karst resources, this volume offers a critical tool to coastal researchers and geoscientists in related fields and to coastal land managers as it illustrates the diversity of coastal karst landforms, the unique processes which formed them, the diversity of resources they harbor and their relationship to coastal zone preservation strategies and the development of sustainable management approaches.
Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130650
Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands provides comprehensive information on climate change, biodiversity, possible impacts, adaptation measures and policy challenges to help users rehabilitate and preserve the natural resources of tropical islands. While biodiversity and climate change of tropical islands has previously received less attention, it is ironically one of the most vulnerable regions in this regard. The core content of the work derives largely from the ideas and research output from various reputed scientists and experts who have recorded climate change impacts on aquatic and coastal life in tropical regions. Contributors have direct working experience with the tribes in some of the tropical islands. All of their expertise and information is compiled and presented in the work, including coverage related to climate change. This work highlights the ever-growing need to develop and apply strategies that optimize the use of natural resources, both on land and in water and judicious use of biodiversity. It functions as a critical resource on tropical island biodiversity for researchers, academicians, practitioners and policy makers in a variety of related disciplines. Covers a huge range of biodiversity documentation, conservation measures and strategies that can be applied to various sectors, from forests to agriculture Brings together expertise from researchers in the area who have direct experience in the regions described Contains a wealth of field research related to biodiversity conservation and its applications from a variety of tropical islands
Author : Pourchez, Laurence
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231041976
Author : Charles William BREBNER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Arabian Sea
ISBN : HARVARD:HN4RVZ
Author : Armando Cortesão
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317014614
Containing the translated Books I-V of the Suma Oriental: An Account of the East, from the Red Sea to Japan, written in Malacca and India in 1512-1515, and The Book of Francisco Rodrigues, Rutter of a Voyage in the Red Sea, Nautical Rules, Almanack and Maps, Written and Drawn in the East before 1515. Translated from the Portuguese MS in the Bibliothèque de la Chambre des Deputés, Paris. The main pagination of this and the following volume (Second Series 90) is continuous. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1944.
