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Subjects
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Guidebooks
Published
Northampton, Mass. : Interlink Books 2008-
Language
English
Physical Description
v. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (some col.) ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781566566513
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Ecotourism
  • What Ecotourism is and Why It's Important
  • How Ecotourism Helps
  • History of Ecotourism in Florida
  • Chapter 2. Florida: Geography and Habitats
  • A Brief Eco-History of Florida
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Climate and Best Times to Visit
  • Vegetation: General Characteristics
  • Florida's Trees
  • Palms
  • Citrus
  • Epiphytes
  • Major Habitats and Common Plant Species
  • Upland Ecosystems
  • Freshwater Ecosystems
  • Coastal Ecosystems
  • Chapter 3. Parks and Reserves
  • Introduction
  • Getting Around
  • The Great Florida Birding Trail
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Manatees
  • Panhandle (PAN)
  • North Florida (NFL)
  • Central Florida (CFL)
  • South Florida (SFL)
  • Keys and Other Islands (KEY)
  • Chapter 4. Environmental Threats and Conservation Programs
  • Major Environmental Threats
  • Conservation Programs
  • Return of the Whooping Crane
  • The Florida Panther: Teetering on the Brink?
  • Bald Eagle Recovery
  • Save the Florida Manatee!
  • Sea Turtles
  • Florida Forever
  • Battle For the Everglades
  • Environmental Close-up 1. Alien Nation: Non-native Species in Florida
  • Chapter 5. How to Use This Book
  • Some Definitions
  • Information in the Family Profiles
  • Information in the Color Plate Sections
  • Chapter 6. Amphibians
  • General Characteristics and Natural History
  • Seeing Amphibians in Florida
  • Family Profiles
  • 1. Salamanders
  • 2. Toads and Toad-like Frogs
  • 3. Treefrogs
  • 4. True Frogs
  • Environmental Close-up 2. Frog Population Declines
  • Chapter 7. Reptiles
  • General Characteristics and Natural History
  • Seeing Reptiles in Florida
  • Family Profiles
  • 1. Crocodilians
  • 2. Turtles
  • 3. Colubrid Snakes
  • 4. Venomous Snakes - Elapids
  • 5. Venomous Snakes - Viperids
  • 6. Geckos
  • 7. Iguanids - Anoles and Spiny Lizards
  • 8. Skinks and Whiptails
  • 9. Glass Lizards
  • Environmental Close-up 3. Living with Alligators
  • Chapter 8. Birds
  • Birds: Animals to Watch
  • General Characteristics and Natural History
  • Seeing Birds in Florida
  • Family Profiles
  • 1. Loons and Grebes
  • 2. Pelicans and Their Relatives
  • 3. Long-legged Waders
  • 4. Waterfowl
  • 5. Raptors
  • 6. Chickenlike Birds
  • 7. Cranes, Limpkin, and Rails
  • 8. Shorebirds
  • 9. Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
  • 10. Pigeons and Doves
  • 11. Parrots
  • 12. Cuckoos
  • 13. Owls
  • 14. Nightjars
  • 15. Hummingbirds
  • 16. Kingfishers
  • 17. Woodpeckers
  • 18. Flycatchers
  • 19. Swallows and Swifts
  • 20. Crows and Jays
  • 21. Titmice and Nuthatches
  • 22. Wrens
  • 23. Kinglets and Gnatcatchers
  • 24. Thrushes
  • 25. Mockingbirds and Thrashers
  • 26. Miscellaneous Perching Birds
  • 27. Vireos
  • 28. Warblers
  • 29. Blackbirds and Starlings
  • 30. Tanagers and Cardinal Grosbeaks
  • 31. Sparrows and Finches
  • Environmental Close-up 4. Why Is Florida So Full of Exotic Birds?
  • Environmental Close-up 5. The Advantages of Colonial Nesting
  • Chapter 9. Mammals
  • Introduction
  • General Characteristics of Mammals
  • Classification of Mammals
  • Seeing Mammals in Florida
  • Family Profiles
  • 1. Opossum
  • 2. Armadillo
  • 3. Bats
  • Carnivores
  • 4. Raccoon
  • 5. Coyote and Foxes
  • 6. Bear
  • 7. Skunks and Otters
  • 8. Cats
  • 9. Marine Mammals
  • 10. Pigs and Deer
  • 11. Rodents - Mice, Rats, and Pocket Gopher
  • 12. Rodents - Squirrels
  • 13. Rabbits and Hares
  • Environmental Close-up 6. Reducing Roadkill
  • Chapter 10. Insects and Other Arthropods
  • General Characteristics and Natural History
  • Seeing Insects in Florida
  • Chapter 11. Coral Reef Wildlife
  • References and Additional Reading
  • Habitat Photos
  • Identification Plates
  • Species Index
  • General Index
Review by Choice Review

A self-designated "traveler's field guide," this book is aimed at ecotourists who "travel to destinations to admire and enjoy wildlife and relatively undisturbed natural areas, as well as indigenous cultures." It contains short expert essays on Florida's flora and fauna, geography, ecosystems, parks, preserves, and, to its credit, one titled "Environmental Threats and Conservation Programs." The chapters on wildlife groups (amphibians, birds, mammals, etc.) contain general descriptions, natural histories, places/likelihood of spotting individual animals, and "profiles" of the families in each group. The profiles include summaries of that family's ecology, behavior, breeding, interactions, and status. There are color plates of types of ecosystems, major tree species and other plants, and various animal species, including insects and marine animals. This is a tremendous amount of information, all very useful for an ecotourist. That inclusiveness allows the traveler to carry this single guide rather than several. For academic settings, it would be useful in ecotourism programs and for training environmental interpreters and guides, but it would not substitute for resources or courses covering its topics in depth (the book makes no pretense at the latter). Summing Up: Recommended. All levels. W. Ouderkirk SUNY Empire State College

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