Japan: The Natural History of an Asian Archipelago

Author: Mark Brazil Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 384 This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species - from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes - many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a...Read more