Gretler, T. — Field Guide to Alpine Wildlife

Bloomsbury Wildlife 312, 450+ col photos. . PB. NEW. . An essential companion for anyone visiting or hiking in the Alpine regions of France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.The Alps remain one of Europe's foremost tourist destinations - not just for its world-famous scenery, but also its remarkable and diverse wildlife. This wild diversity is covered in this new field guide to the region.<i>Field Guide to Alpine Wildlife</i> covers all of the animals and plants you are likely to see on a trip to this extraordinary place including mammals such as Mouflon and Ibex, birds like Bearded Vulture, White-winged Snowfinch and Wallcreeper, and a diversity of insects and wild flowers that will stop even seasoned wildlife-watchers in their tracks. It is packed with photography of each species, with photos carefully chosen to help pinpoint key identification criteria.Portable and pocket-friendly - crucial for all travellers in this mountainous region - this book is an essential companion for anyone visiting or walking through this spectacular part of central Europe.. [9781399409414]