This relatively small book on the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands is packed with information and pictures. The author has gone to a great deal of trouble to condense a vast amount of data into a handbook for the traveller, without sacrificing essential information, clarity or accuracy. Not only does it cover the wildlife that the visitor is most likely to encounter, it also gives a succinct history of the islands. Working in the Galapagos Travel Industry, and having considered many similar books for pre-trip briefing and ready reference while in the islands, this is the book I would recommend. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? YesNo Report this | Permalink Comment Comment 12 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Galapagos Wildlife, December 5, 2001 By S. Farina (New York City, NY USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's GUide (Paperback) I just came back from the Galapagos and found David Horwell's book indispensable. It is a very readable and concise introduction to the flora and fauna of the Galapagos islands. Beautiful photographs. Very informative. Easy to carry around and refer to. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in the Galapagos islands. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? YesNo Report this | Permalink Comment Comment 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text and photos in this brief book, July 10, 2007 By Donald Nierlich (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) I agree with the previous reviewers: I carried this book to the Galapagos and found it a super companion. It isn't comprehensive -- and a few additional pages of IDs and photos might be desirable -- but it covers all of the essential natural-history topics: geology/volcanoes, history, fish, birds, mammals, turtles & iguanas, geography and so on -- and the photos and text are excellent. Indeed, the text is what sets it apart; there are short, interesting discussions of many of the features that are exceptional to the islands, so without any deep study you come away with some appreciation of what you have seen. Finally, in addition to the good chapters mentioned by other reviewers, there is an excellent chapter for planning your trip, which details what you will see where. It is amazing that so much good stuff was fit into this thin book. Take it with a more comprehensive treatment if you want the name of everything you see (or ask your guide). Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? YesNo Report this | Permalink Comment Comment 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Galapagos Wildlife, 2nd:A Visitor's Guide, March 27, 2007 By D. Blobner (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Small enough to bring with me, but comprehensive enough to be helpful giving a good overview of the habitat and wildlife of the Galapagos. Pictures good as are descriptions of the islands and conservation. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? YesNo Report this | Permalink Comment Comment